Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
About this policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Global Food Technology ("we", "us", "our") uses them on our website www.globalfoodtechnology.com, and what choices you have. This policy is provided in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give information to website owners.
What cookies do we use?
Our website uses only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function. We do not use any advertising, marketing, analytics, or tracking cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| gft_cookies_accepted | Remembers your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown again | Essential | Persistent (localStorage) |
Third-party services
Our website embeds content from third-party services that may set their own cookies when you interact with them:
- OpenStreetMap / Leaflet — Our About page displays an interactive map showing our supplier locations. OpenStreetMap may process your IP address when loading map tiles. See OpenStreetMap Privacy Policy.
- Formspree — Our contact form uses Formspree to process submissions. Your form data (name, email, phone, company, message) is sent to Formspree for delivery to us. See Formspree Privacy Policy.
- Cloudinary — Product images are hosted on Cloudinary's content delivery network. See Cloudinary Privacy Policy.
- Wix Static Media — Some product images are served from Wix's CDN. See Wix Privacy Policy.
Your choices
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Since we only use strictly necessary cookies, both options have the same practical effect — no tracking or advertising cookies are set in either case.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, block, or manage cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
For more information on managing cookies in your browser:
Legal basis
We rely on the "strictly necessary" exemption under PECR Regulation 6 for our essential cookie, which means consent is not required for cookies that are necessary for the service you have requested. For any personal data processed via third-party services, we rely on legitimate interests under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f).
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Global Food Technology
Southway House, Southway Dr, Bristol BS30 5LW
Phone: +44 117 312 1314
Email: info@gft.uk.com