Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website you visit sends to your browser and stored on your device’s hard drive. They are used to remember information about your visit – like your preferred language or the items in your shopping cart. Cookies can be session tokens, which we use once you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses several types of cookies, each serving different purposes:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function and deliver you a safe, uninterrupted experience. They enable core site functionality such as security, identity, and access management, which support navigation and access to areas within our website. Without these cookies, services like shopping baskets and e-billing cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information on the areas visited, items viewed, and any errors experienced during navigation. Performance cookies don’t collect personal data but are used to improve how our website works.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow us to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable aspects of the website.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used by us or our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on this website or other websites.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, or delete cookies, you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own instructions for managing cookie preferences, which can typically be found in the ‘options’ or ‘preferences’ menu of your browser. You can set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being used or to reject cookies altogether. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website and the services we are able to offer you.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website sometimes uses third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service, to deliver ads, or to enhance functionality and perception of the service. Example third-party services we may use include Google Analytics for performance monitoring, and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter for targeting and advertising purposes. These third-party services may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across published content over time and across different websites or platforms.
Consent and Control
We respect the privacy of our users and are committed to transparency and compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. If you have further concerns regarding our use of cookies, please reach out to us at the same email address.
Contact Information
Should you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We take privacy matters seriously and are dedicated to addressing any concerns you may have.