Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how WitchaTea ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It complements our Privacy Policy and is drafted in accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, as amended) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences, improve performance, or analyse how the site is used. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.

2. Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They do not require your consent under EU law because they are strictly necessary for the service you have requested.

• Purpose: Security, session management, load balancing, navigation.
• Examples: Session identifiers, consent preferences (if stored in a cookie).
• Duration: Session or short-term.
• Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) / Legally required.

Functional cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation (e.g. remembering your preferences).

• Purpose: Remember settings such as language or region.
• Duration: Varies (typically up to 12 months).
• Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) or legitimate interest where minimal impact.

Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

• Current status: We currently do not use third-party analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics). If we introduce them, we will obtain your consent before placing them and update this policy accordingly.
• Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Marketing cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements or track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

• Current status: We do not use marketing or advertising cookies.

3. Third-party cookies

Some content on our site may be loaded from third parties (e.g. Google Fonts, embedded maps). These providers may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:

• Google Fonts: Google Privacy Policy — when fonts are loaded, your IP may be sent to Google.
• Google Maps: If we embed maps, Google's policies apply.

4. Service worker and local storage

We may use a service worker to cache content for offline use and faster loading. This does not collect personal data but may store website assets locally on your device. Local storage may be used to store preferences. You can clear this via your browser settings.

5. Your choices

You can control cookies in several ways:

• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help section (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
• Opt-out: If we add a cookie consent banner, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies through it.
• Impact: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the website's functionality.

6. Legal basis and consent

Under the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR:

• Strictly necessary cookies: No consent required.
• Non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, marketing): We ask for your consent before placing them. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous.

If you have consented to cookies, you may withdraw your consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser or adjusting your preferences in any consent tool we provide.

7. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@witchatea.com.