Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 8, 2026
Swedish Electronic Communications Act (LEK) & GDPR Compliant
1. Introduction and Compliance
This Cookie Policy explains how ThaiHomeCook AB ('we', 'us', or 'our') uses cookies and similar technologies. We comply with the Swedish Electronic Communications Act (LEK 2003:389) and the GDPR to ensure maximum transparency regarding your digital footprint on our culinary marketplace.
2. What are Cookies and Tracking Technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. We also use 'web beacons' or 'pixels' which are tiny graphic files that allow us to monitor your interaction with our marketplace and emails.
3. How We Categorize Our Cookies
A. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are mandatory for the technical operation of ThaiHomeCook. - Why we need it: To keep you logged in while you navigate different pages and to remember your security settings. - How it works: It creates a unique secure 'session' so our server knows that you are the same person who just logged in, preventing you from having to re-enter your password on every page.
B. Functional & Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to enhance and personalize your experience. - Why we need it: To save you time by remembering things like your language preference or items you've added to your cart. - How it works: It stores small pieces of info like 'Language=Swedish' or 'Items_in_Cart=3' so when you come back tomorrow, your settings are exactly as you left them.
C. Strategic Analytics Cookies
We use anonymized analytical cookies to understand how users interact with our platform. - Why we need it: To see which Thai recipes are popular and if any pages are confusing or slow, so we can fix them for you. - How it works: It records which buttons you click and how long you stay on a page, but it does NOT know your name or identity. All data is grouped together (aggregated).
D. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
With your explicit consent, these cookies track your interests to show relevant culinary offers. - Why we need it: To avoid showing you irrelevant ads and instead suggest Thai cooking courses or ingredients that actually interest you. - How it works: It shares a small 'interest tag' with our partners (like Facebook or Google) so they can show you a reminder of that amazing Pad Thai course you were looking at earlier.
4. Detailed Inventory of Cookies
Below is a non-exhaustive list of core cookies used on ThaiHomeCook:
THC_AUTH: (Essential) Stores encrypted session tokens for user login.
THC_LANG: (Essential) Remembers if you prefer English or Swedish.
THC_CART: (Functional) Keeps track of ingredients added to your marketplace cart.
_ga: (Analytics) Google Analytics identifier for traffic patterns (anonymized).
Stripe_M: (Essential/Functional) Fraud detection and payment processing cookies for Stripe.
5. Your Control and Consent
Under Swedish law (LEK), we require your active consent for all non-essential cookies. You can manage these settings anytime via our Cookie Consent Center or your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Interactions
Our marketplace integrates with trusted partners like Stripe (Payments) and Vercel (Hosting). These partners may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies. We do not control these third-party trackers.
7. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Short-term
Session Cookies: Expire immediately when you close your browser.
Long-term
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a fixed period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you manually delete them.
8. Contact Our Privacy Team
For specific questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact ThaiHomeCook's DPO at privacy@thaihomecook.se.
Email our Privacy Team