What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file consisting of letters and numbers that is stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device that you use to visit our site. Cookies store small pieces of information. For example, one type of cookie will remember that you have visited our site before. Cookies help us to improve your visit and experience when you browse our site, for example by storing certain information so that you do not have to re-enter it on subsequent visits. Cookies also help us keep track of the pages you have visited on the website. We use both persistent cookies (which stay on your computer and work until they expire, unless you delete them first) and session cookies (which expire when you close your browser). When you visit a website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, primarily in the form of cookies. This information may be about you, your preferences or your device and is primarily used to make the site work the way you expect it to. The information generally does not identify you directly, but it can provide you with a more personalized web experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow certain types of cookies. Click on the individual category headings to learn more and change our default settings. However, blocking certain types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.

You can restrict or block cookies using your browser settings. Information on how to do this is detailed below in the “How to manage cookies” section.

How to manage cookies

Some cookies are strictly necessary to allow you to use the website and its features, such as storing items in your basket. Without these cookies these features cannot be provided which may impair the functionality of the website meaning you are unable to shop on our website.

You can select the cookies you would like this website to store on your device by changing your browser settings. Each browser allows you to restrict or block cookies in different ways.

Details on how to do this in each browser can be found on the ICO website (please note that we are not responsible for the content of external websites), visit: https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies/

Within most browsers you can utilise private browsing modes that typically do not save local data associated with the session, such as cookies. These are typically deleted when you close all the windows.

You can install a browser add-on to opt-out of Google Analytics in your browser across all websites (please note that we are not responsible for the content of external websites), visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Types of cookies

First-party cookies – these are set by the website you have accessed. They are often used to remember your preferences on the website, such as your preferred currency or items in your basket.

Third-party cookies – these are set by a website other than the one you are accessing.

Session cookies – these are temporary cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies – these remain on your device until you erase them or they expire.

Cookies that are used on our website

We have documented the partners and tools that create cookies that are used by this website and our partners use and their purpose. Please note that we are not responsible for the content of external websites.

Google Analytics

These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited.

Find out how to opt-out of Google Analytics across all websites in the “How to Manage Cookies” section.

You can find out more about Google’s use of information here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Google Ads (and DoubleClick)

Google Ads uses cookies to improve advertising by targeting advertising based on what is relevant for the user. They also allow reporting on advertising performance and to avoid showing ads that a user has already seen. This product collects and uses data using cookies. The data collected may be used to personalise advertising. You can find out more about Google’s use of information here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

You can revoke your consent to ad personalisation by Google here: https://adssettings.google.com/

Google reCAPTCHA

Google reCAPTCHA is used to help establish that a user is human and enhances security on our website. This product collects and uses data using cookies. The data collected may be used to personalise advertising. You can find out more about Google’s use of information here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.