Cookie Policy

This cookie policy (“Cookie Policy”) is intended to inform you about how we use “cookies” and similar technologies on [WEBSITE] (the “Website”) and to assist you in making informed decisions when using our Website.

Please take a moment to read and understand this Cookie Policy. This Cookie Policy should also be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and other website policies.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies and similar technologies are very small text files or pieces of code which are placed on your computer or other devices (such as smartphones and tablets) when you access a website. Cookies often include an anonymous unique identifier, so when you visit a website or use a mobile application, it allows the website to recognise your device and store information about your preferences and past actions.

For the purposes of the remaining sections of this Cookie Policy, we will refer to cookies and similar technologies using the above features as"cookies".

2. WHAT INFORMATION IS COLLECTED BY COOKIES?

Some cookies collect information about browsing and purchasing behaviour when you access our Website using the same computer or device. This includes information about the webpages which you have viewed on our Website, products you have purchased and your journey around the Website. Any information gathered by cookies is limited and will never contain individual detail such as your name, address, telephone number or payment information but may contain our customer reference number that is unique to you.

For more information about how cookies work, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

3. HOW ARE COOKIES MANAGED?

First party cookies are directly stored by the website that you visit. These cookies allow us to collect analytics data, remember language settings, and perform other useful functions that provide a good user experience.

We only use first party cookies and similar technologies on our Website and/or in our emails.

4. HOW LONG DO COOKIES LAST?

All cookies have expiration dates that determine how long they stay in your browser. There are two types of cookies that may be used during your visit to your Website:

• Session Cookies – These are temporary cookies that expire as soon as you close your internet browser (when they are automatically removed from your computer or device).
• Persistent Cookies – These cookies have an expiration date and so stay in your browser until they expire or until you manually delete them.

5. WHAT COOKIES ARE USED ON OUR WEBSITE?

We use the following cookies on our Website:

• Essential Cookies – Essential cookies are those cookies which are essential for the operation of a website. Essential cookies include cookies such as login cookies and shopping cart cookies.
• Functional Cookies – These cookies recognise you when you return to a website, they remember your preferences and they provide enhanced and more personalised website features.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies – Analytics cookies, along with other information, allow websites to calculate the aggregate number of people using a website and which features of a website are most popular. This information is generally used to improve the website and enhance user experience.

The table below sets out more information about the individual cookies we may use on our Website and the purposes for which they are used.

Cookie Name	First Party/ Third Party	Type	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Third Party	Performance & Analytics	This is a Google Analytics cookie. It registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on the use of our Site. More information about Google Analytics can be found here: http://www.google.com/intl/en/analytics/privacyoverview.html	Two years
_gat	Third Party	Performance & Analytics	This is a Google Analytics cookie. It is used to throttle the request rate on our Site. More information about Google Analytics can be found here: http://www.google.com/intl/en/analytics/privacyoverview.html	Session only
_gid	Third Party	Performance & Analytics	This is a Google Analytics cookie. It registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on the use of our Site. More information about Google Analytics can be found here: http://www.google.com/intl/en/analytics/privacyoverview.html	Session only

 

6. CONSENT TO THE USE OF COOKIES

Non-Essential Cookies: We may only store and access non-essential cookies on your computer or device with your permission. You do not have to consent to our use of non-essential cookies, however refusing certain cookies may mean that the functionality of our Website may be affected. Please note that if you give your consent to our use of cookies and then change your mind, you can block or delete them at any time (see section 7 below).

Essential Cookies: We do not need your consent to store and access essential cookies on your device, as these must be present to ensure the basic functionality of our Website. You can still block essential cookies via your browser settings, however, please be aware that in order to use some parts of our Website you will need to allow certain essential cookies. If you subsequently block or delete those cookies, some aspects of our Website may not work properly.

7. HOW DO I REFUSE, BLOCK OR DELETE COOKIES?

You can block the use of cookies altogether by adjusting the relevant settings in your browser. How you do this will depend on the browser you use, so we have provided some examples of how to disable cookies for the most popular desktop browsers below (although these may vary depending on operating system and browser version):

For Google Chrome:

• Click on the "Customer and control Google Chrome" menu and then select “Settings”
• Click on the "Privacy and Security" tab
• Click on "Cookies and other site data"
• Choose the appropriate settings

For Microsoft Edge:

• Click on the "Settings and more" menu and then select "Settings"
• Click on the “Cookies and site permissions“ tab
• Click on "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
• Choose the appropriate settings

For more detailed information on cookie management and blocking or deleting cookies for a wide variety of browsers, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

8. WHAT COOKIES DO WE USE IN OUR EMAILS?

Any emails that you receive from us may contain cookies or similar technologies such as tracking pixels to help us to see if you have opened it and how you have interacted with it. If you do not wish to accept cookies from any one of our emails, you can set your browser to restrict cookies or to reject them entirely. These settings will apply to all cookies whether included on websites or in emails.

In some instances, depending on your email or browser settings, cookies in an email may be automatically accepted (for example, when you've added an email address to your address book or safe senders list). Please refer to your email browser or device instructions for more information on this.

9. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

The "LAST UPDATED" text at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last revised.

Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our Website home page. We recommend that you re-visit this policy from time to time to learn of any such changes.