Cookie Policy
Last updated: 22nd July 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Vision Marketing Limited, trading as Luxury Restaurant Guide (“we”, “us”, “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies on www.luxuryrestaurantguide.com (the “Website”).
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information.
By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this policy and your cookie preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, analyse website performance and support marketing activities.
Cookies may be:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
- First-Party Cookies: Set by our Website.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external service providers.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions correctly;
- Remember your preferences and settings;
- Manage membership and account logins;
- Evaluate website performance and visitor behaviour;
- Improve our services and website content;
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns;
- Prevent fraud and improve security;
- Manage cookie consent preferences.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be switched off in our systems.
They may be used to:
- Maintain website security;
- Enable page navigation;
- Process form submissions;
- Remember cookie consent choices;
- Support member login functionality.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests and necessity for providing the Website.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as:
- Login details;
- Location preferences;
- Search preferences;
- User settings.
These cookies improve your experience but are not strictly necessary.
Legal basis: Your consent.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting information such as:
- Numbers of visitors;
- Pages viewed;
- Time spent on pages;
- Referral sources;
- Website performance metrics.
We may use services such as:
- Google Analytics;
- Similar website analytics platforms.
Data collected is generally aggregated and anonymised where possible.
Legal basis: Your consent.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to:
- Deliver relevant advertising;
- Measure advertising performance;
- Limit the number of times an advertisement is shown;
- Build audience insights;
- Support social media integrations.
Third parties may place these cookies when you interact with embedded content or marketing campaigns.
Legal basis: Your consent.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use trusted third-party providers whose services set cookies on our Website.
Depending on the features used, these may include:
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Vimeo
- AddToAny
- X (Formerly Twitter)
- Google Analytics
- WordPress
- Complianz
- Mailchimp
- Salesforce
- Stripe
- SendGrid
These third parties are responsible for their own privacy and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies;
- Reject non-essential cookies; or
- Manage your preferences.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time via the“Manage Consent” option available on the Website.
7. Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
You can:
- Delete existing cookies;
- Block future cookies;
- Set notifications before cookies are placed.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and some services may not work correctly.
Useful browser guidance can be found at:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
8. International Transfers
Some third-party providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection laws.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology or our business activities.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Vision Marketing Limited
Trading as Luxury Restaurant Guide
Website: https://www.luxuryrestaurantguide.com
Email: dpm@luxuryrestaurantguide.com
