What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember things about you, like what's already in your basket or which pages you've visited before.
Why do we use Cookies?
We use cookies to enhance and tailor the experience of using our site. We need them for several reasons:
Types of Cookies
There are several types of cookies used on our site:
These are vital for our site to function properly. They help us remember things like your basket and login details.
We don't need consent from users before setting essential cookies.
These are temporary cookies that stay active until the end of your browsing session. They help us remember things like items in your basket and any pages you've visited.
Unlike session cookies, these remain on your device after closing your browser or switching to another site. We use them for various reasons:
Analytics and Performance Cookies
We also set cookies from third-party analytics tools like Google Analytics.
Our partners may have their own privacy policies for handling this information.
Preference Settings and Language
We offer settings that let you customize some features of your experience:
If you're logged in to our site, cookies help keep you "logged on" so you can navigate easily.
We don't need consent from users for this type of cookie.
Device Recognition and Security-Related Cookies
For some features (like recognizing a device's security fingerprint), we set additional cookies:
These are set without asking your permission, but they do help us keep our site safe!
Modern browsers support storing small data packets called IndexedDB and WebStorage. We use them for remembering certain information that can be complex to handle with traditional cookies.
For example:
These are used along with other methods, like cookie-based persistence.
Third-Party Integrations
We work with various third-party services (like payment processors) which use cookies or local storage. Please review their policies for more details on what they do with your information.
You can opt out from receiving marketing emails, messages, etc., by adjusting our cookie settings below.
Cookie Consent Management
At the beginning of every visit or when changing certain settings (like language), you'll be given an opportunity to manage cookies via a pop-up notification. We also have controls throughout the site allowing changes on a case-by-case basis:
You can always modify your browser's cookie settings manually if needed.
Disabling Cookies and Impact
While this may limit the performance of our site (e.g., you might need to log in more frequently), disabling them will still allow basic access.
For better user experience, we collect technical data using:
User Experience Improvements
To enhance usability across different browsers/devices/platforms, we employ analytics tools like Google Analytics. These help us understand what features are most engaging and which need improvement.
We share some of this data with trusted partners to help improve our site for everyone:
This will never identify individual visitors or breach their confidentiality.
