Cookies Policy

Our website, like many others, uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and provide you with more relevant content.

What are Cookies?

A cookie is a small piece of data that is stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit our site. It's used by websites to remember information about your preferences and behaviour so they can tailor their content and functionality accordingly.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies to:

• Improve the performance and user experience of our website
• Personalize your browsing experience with tailored recommendations and promotions
• Analyze usage patterns and trends on our site to make improvements and better understand how users interact with it

Types of Cookies

There are several types of cookies we may use, including:

Essential Cookies

These are the most basic type of cookie that allows you to access our website and its features. We can't function without them.

• These cookies help us remember things like your login details so you don't have to log in every time
• They keep track of whether or not you've accepted our terms and conditions

Session Cookies

These cookies are used only while you're on our website, and they get deleted when you leave. We use them for:

• Temporarily storing data like the items you add to your shopping basket (if we have e-commerce functionality)
• To help with tasks that require multiple steps, like filling out a form or making an account

Persistent Cookies

Unlike session cookies, these stay on your device even after you leave our site. We use them for:

• Keeping track of your login details so you can access the site quickly
• Remembering your preferences (like language and units) across different visits

Functional Cookies

We might use functional cookies to enhance your browsing experience by storing things like:

• Your account ID, so we can tailor recommendations to what's relevant to you
• Information about how often you visit our website or interact with certain features

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These help us understand usage patterns on our site. We analyze this data to:

• See which pages are most popular and where people drop off
• Understand user engagement metrics, such as scroll depth, time spent on-site, etc.
• Adjust content strategy based on these insights

Preference and Language Settings

We can store your preferences like language and unit settings (e.g., pounds vs euros). This makes it easier for you to navigate our site.

Login/Session Continuity

When you log in or create an account with us, we use cookies to remember:

• Your login credentials
• Last session state so you don't lose your progress

Device Recognition

Cookies help us identify that a visit is coming from the same device. This allows for more personalized experiences.

Security-Related Cookies

We might store information about your recent activity with security-related purposes in mind, such as preventing account hijacking or protecting sensitive data storage.

Browser Storage Technologies

Some browsers use local storage options instead of traditional cookies (more on this below).

Third-Party Integrations

When we integrate third-party services into our site (like social media buttons), they might set their own cookies too. Please check the individual service's policy for more details.

Marketing or Communication Preferences

We're allowed to use these cookies if you give explicit consent, which would typically be required when creating an account. The preferences you choose will affect:

• Frequency and type of communications
• Tailored ad delivery from external parties

Cookie Consent Management

You can control how we collect data via the cookie settings option in our footer.

Browser Cookie Controls

Most browsers allow you to block, delete or manage cookies to some degree. We want it easy for all users to make informed choices about their digital footprint!

• Common browser methods: deleting stored data by clearing cookies and site data (Google Chrome) or visiting your browser settings under Advanced Privacy
• Some third-party services may have specific control mechanisms as well

Clearing or Disabling Cookies

Remember, blocking our essential cookies will limit some features on this website. While not recommended for optimal performance:

• Clearing or removing cookies is a good way to reset preferences and start from scratch when it comes to browsing experiences
• You can clear data directly within the relevant browser settings

Site Functionality Impact When Cookies Are Disabled

This might break certain functionalities that rely heavily on stored user information. Specifically, things like:

• Losing login state due to missing cookies for session management
• Less responsive design and layout adjustments as our algorithms no longer have real-time preference inputs
• No analytics tracking would reduce insight into usage trends

Technical Diagnostics and Performance Optimisation

While our technical team will continually monitor performance data through aggregated, non-personally identifiable metrics:

• Your visit, including details like duration or scrolling depth, allows us to better understand user journeys and how users respond differently across devices
• This drives improvements in areas such as accessibility support

Aggregated Analytics Information

In aggregate form (meaning anonymized), this information can help us make more informed decisions on our site’s infrastructure needs.

User Experience Improvements

We constantly seek ways to enhance your user experience. Insights gathered through analytics cookies will enable targeted adjustments, which you may enjoy across future visits:

• Your feedback means the world – we take it as an opportunity to fine-tune for better performance and usability.
• Sometimes even seemingly insignificant tweaks can have a positive impact on overall satisfaction

How You Can Control Cookies

Visit our Cookie Settings page via the link in the footer of every webpage.