Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data (memory files) stored on your computer or device via your browser by sites you visit. As is common practice with almost all websites, this site uses cookies to improve your experience by remembering your preferences and enable other cookie-based features (e.g. analytics), either for a single visit (through a "session cookie") or for multiple repeat visits (using a "persistent cookie").
Our Cookies
We use cookies for a number of different purposes.
- If you submit data through a form such as those found on contact pages, comment forms, or blog subscription, cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence.
- If you submit information through a live chat widget, cookies may be set to remember your user detail so you can continue a conversation the next time you return to the site.
- If you purchase items via ecommerce, cookies may be set to allow you to add products to your basket, display the correct page for the device you are using, verify your details when you make an order, and allow us to process payment for an order.
Third-Party Cookies
In special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties like Google Analytics. Third party analytics are used to track and measure usage of this site so that we can continue to produce engaging content.
Managing Cookies
When you first access the site, you may receive a message advising you that cookies and similar technologies are in use. By clicking "accept", closing the message, or continuing to browse the site, you signify that you understand and agree to the use of these technologies, as described in this Cookie Policy.
You may withdraw consent at any time. Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies. You can also remove cookies from your browser settings. Be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites you visit. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not disable cookies.
Please see the following links for information on how to manage, block, or delete cookies for the most popular browsers:
Microsoft Internet Explorer:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
Google Chrome:
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
Mozilla Firefox:
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Apple Safari:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
To find out more on how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. For more details on your choices regarding use of your web browsing activity for interest-based advertising you may visit the following sites:
- networkadvertising.org
- optout.aboutads.info
- youradchoices.com
- youronlinechoices.eu
General
We may update this policy from time to time in response to changing legal, regulatory or operational requirements. Any changes will be updated on our website. Your continued use of our website and/or services after any such updates take effect will constitute acceptance of those changes.
We may edit this policy from time to time. Please check this policy regularly for any changes. Our site is hosted on Shopify Inc.
Cookies are one way we comply with GDPR guidelines.
How long do we keep your personal information?
Your personal information is stored by us and/or our Service Providers, strictly to the extent necessary for the performance of our obligations and strictly for the time necessary to achieve the purposes for which the information is collected, in accordance with applicable data protection laws. When we no longer need to use your information, we will remove it from our systems and records and/or take steps to properly anonymise it so that you can no longer be identified from it (unless we need to keep your information to comply with legal or regulatory obligations to which we are subject).
Contacting us
If you have any questions or concerns about how we treat your personal information, you wish to ask us to stop processing your personal information, or you would like to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, please contact us via email at shop@thealoud.com
