What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your PC or other smart device by a website. Each website will have its own individual set of cookies that on their own don’t do anything, but when accessed by the website can be used to securely store login information or other site preferences. Cookies can be enabled or disabled via your web browser setting.

Why are cookies used on this website?

Cookies are an essential part of this website, without them we can’t guarantee your experience on this site is as we intend it. Our cookies help you navigate the site and allow us to tailor content to fit your needs. This includes features like showing you products related to those you have already viewed, remembering your shopping basket contents should you wish to leave the site and come back later, or if you choose to, remembering your login details for a faster login next time you visit.

What type of cookie do we use?

We use a form of cookie known as a ‘persistent cookie’. This is one that stays on your device for a limited time after you have visited our site. Persistent cookies help us identify you as a customer, but do not contain any information that a third party could use to identify you.

Our cookies can be further broken down into the following categories, based on the categories found in the International Chamber of Commerce Cookie Guide.

Category 1, Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you require, like shopping baskets, cannot be provided. These cookies don't collect information that identifies you. All information collected by these cookies is anonymous.

Category 2, Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, for instance which pages you go to most often, and if you get any error messages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies you. All information collected by these cookies is anonymous. They are only used to improve how our web site works.