Cookie Policy

Last updated: 14/08/2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and improving our services.

How We Use Cookies

heyLOKAL uses cookies to enhance your experience, analyse website traffic, and provide personalised content. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take.

  • Authentication and login status
  • Shopping cart and booking functionality
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and website performance

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously.

  • Google Analytics - visitor statistics and behaviour
  • Page views and user journey tracking
  • Performance monitoring and optimisation
  • Error tracking and debugging

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

  • Language and region preferences
  • User interface customisation
  • Recently viewed businesses and services
  • Accessibility settings

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

  • Targeted advertising based on interests
  • Social media integration and sharing
  • Remarketing to previous visitors
  • Campaign performance measurement

Detailed Cookie Information

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on our website:

Essential Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
auth-tokenMaintains user login stateSessionheyLOKAL
cart-sessionStores booking cart items24 hoursheyLOKAL
csrf-tokenSecurity protection against cross-site requestsSessionheyLOKAL
cookie-consentStores your cookie preferences1 yearheyLOKAL

Analytics Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
_gaDistinguishes unique users for analytics2 yearsGoogle Analytics
_ga_*Stores session state for analytics2 yearsGoogle Analytics
_gidStores user interaction data24 hoursGoogle Analytics
_gatThrottles request rate to analytics1 minuteGoogle Analytics

Marketing Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
_fbpFacebook pixel for advertising3 monthsFacebook
frFacebook advertising targeting3 monthsFacebook
__utmaGoogle Ads conversion tracking2 yearsGoogle Ads

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use these services to enhance your experience and provide additional functionality.

Google Services

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
  • Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing
  • Google Maps: Location services and mapping
  • reCAPTCHA: Spam and bot protection

Other Third Parties

  • Stripe: Payment processing security
  • Facebook: Social media integration and ads
  • Hotjar: User experience analysis
  • SendGrid: Email delivery tracking

Note: Third-party cookies are governed by the respective companies' privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for detailed information about their data practices.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies for the full website experience
  • Manage preferences to choose specific cookie categories
  • Reject non-essential cookies (some features may be limited)
  • Change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button → Settings
  2. Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  3. Adjust your cookie preferences

Safari

  1. Safari menu → Preferences
  2. Privacy tab
  3. Choose cookie blocking options

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click three dots → Settings
  2. Cookies and site permissions
  3. Manage and delete cookies

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience on our website:

Essential Cookies Disabled

  • Unable to log in or maintain login state
  • Booking functionality may not work
  • Security features may be compromised
  • Website may not function properly

Analytics Cookies Disabled

  • We can't improve website performance
  • Limited insights into user preferences
  • Reduced ability to fix issues

Marketing Cookies Disabled

  • Less relevant advertisements
  • No personalised content recommendations
  • Social media integration may be limited

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. When we make changes:

  • We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Significant changes will be communicated through our website
  • You may receive email notifications for major updates
  • We recommend reviewing this policy periodically

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@heylokal.com

Subject: Cookie Policy Enquiry

Address: heyLOKAL, London, United Kingdom

For general privacy enquiries, please see our Privacy Policy or contact our Data Protection Team.

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below.

This will open your personalized cookie preferences where you can enable or disable different types of cookies.