This cookie policy explains what cookies are and how I use them on my website. You should read this policy so you can understand what type of cookies I use, the information I collect using the cookies and how that information is used. By using my website you are agreeing that I can use cookies in accordance with this policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are files which contain a small amount of information. Cookies are stored on the browser or hard drive of your computer or device.

How do I use cookies?

I use cookies to distinguish you from other users of my website and to provide a browsing experience that is unique to you. Cookies are used by me so that my website can remember what you have done whilst browsing, for instance, your log-in details, how far you have progressed with an order and what is in your shopping cart.

What type of cookies do I use?

Cookies can be in the form of session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies are deleted from your computer or device when you close your web-browser. Persistent cookies will remain stored on your computer or device until deleted or until they reach their expiry date. I use the following cookies: 

Analytical/performance cookies. These cookies allow me to recognise and count the number of visitors to my website and to see how visitors move around when they are using it. This helps me to improve the way my website works, for example, by ensuring that users find what they are looking for easily.

Functionality cookies. These cookies are used to recognise you when you return to my website. This enables me to personalise my content for you, such as greeting you by name and remembering your preferences. It also allows for live chat support during your browsing experience.

Targeting cookies. These cookies record your visit to my website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. I will use this information to make my website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. I may also share this information with third parties for this purpose. These cookies allow you to share and send information to other websites.

What kind of information do I collect by using cookies?

When you visit my website, I may automatically collect the following types of information from you: Your internet protocol (IP) address, your login information, time zone setting, operating system and platform, information about your visits including the URL you came from, your country, the search terms you used in my website, products you viewed or searched, page response times, download errors, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, (such as scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs) and the methods used to browse away from the page.

How do you block cookies?

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies. You may block my cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. You can find out more about cookies and how to delete and control them on www.aboutcookies.org or click help in your browser menu.