- Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how our website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information when you visit it. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our use of cookies.
- What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit it. This way, the website remembers your actions and preferences (such as your password, language, font size and other display preferences) for a period of time, so you don’t have to enter these preferences every time you visit the website or browse its pages.
- Why We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for various reasons, the main one being to ensure the proper functioning of the website and to improve the browsing experience of users. Cookies help us to provide personalised services, analyse traffic and optimise our operations.
- Consent for Cookies
When you visit our website for the first time, a consent banner will appear (via the “Cookie Yes” plugin) asking you to give your consent to the installation of cookies, except for those that are strictly necessary. You have the option to accept all cookies, reject all unnecessary cookies, or customize your choices. Your consent is voluntary and you can withdraw it at any time, as described below.
- Types of Cookies We Use and Their Lifespan
Our website uses the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website and cannot be disabled on our systems. They are usually only set up in response to actions taken by you that correspond to a service request, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling out forms. Without these cookies, certain services of the website cannot be provided.
- Example: Cookies associated with your account (to remember your login so you don’t have to log in every time you visit a new page). These cookies are usually removed or deleted when you log out.
- Example: Cookies related to your orders (necessary for processing your order in our online store). These include cookies for the shopping cart function, the storage of the products you select and the completion of the checkout process. Their lifespan is limited to the completion of your purchase process or session.
Functionality Cookies:
These cookies allow the website to provide improved functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party service providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Example: Newsletter cookies (to remember whether you have subscribed and to display relevant notifications). Their lifespan can vary, but they are usually kept until you cancel your subscription or for a certain period of time (e.g. 1 year).
- Example: Preference cookies that remember your choices, such as products you’ve added to your wishlist or recently viewed products, to give you a more personalised shopping experience. The duration of these cookies can range from the period of the session to several months.
Performance Cookies / Analytical Cookies:
These cookies allow us to measure visits and traffic sources so that we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and to see how visitors move around the site.
- Example: Google Analytics. This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to understand how you use the website and to improve your experience. Google Analytics cookies can track things like how much time you spend on our website and the pages you visit. For example, the _ga cookie is kept for 2 years, while _gid is kept for 24 hours. For more information, see the official Google Analytics page.
Third Party Cookies (Payment Providers/Advertising):
Our website may use third-party services, such as payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) or advertising partners, which may place their own cookies. These cookies are used to safely process your transactions or to show you personalised advertisements. We have no direct control over these cookies. It is recommended that you refer to the cookie policies of these third parties for more information.
- Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the consent banner provided by the “Cookie Yes” plugin. Look for the “Cookies Settings” or “Change Consent” icon or link on our website.
In addition, you can prevent cookies from being set by adjusting the settings in your browser (see your browser’s Help to do this). Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website and many other websites you visit, including the proper functioning of the online store. It is recommended that you do not disable cookies, especially if you are not sure whether you need them to provide a service you are using.
- Withdrawal of consent
You can withdraw your consent to the use of non-essential cookies at any time. This can be done either through the cookie management tool on our website (as mentioned in section 6) or by deleting cookies from your browser.
- More Information
We hope that this Cookies Policy has clarified how we use cookies. If you are still searching for more information or have any questions, you can contact us.