This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on our website, www.bathroomic.co.uk. For the purpose of this policy, any reference to “cookies” also includes other types of technologies that help us recognise you as a user of our website.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or other device when you visit our website. They are used to gather information about your use of a site or, in some cases, to recognise you as an existing user when you return to our website.
Cookies help our website to function efficiently and provide a better experience. They also help us improve our site and make our promotional activities more effective.
3. Categories of Cookies
In general, cookies can be categorised into the following broad types:
3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to log into secure areas of our site or use a shopping cart.
3.2. Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to count the number of visitors and see how they move around our website. They help us improve how our website works, for instance, by ensuring users can easily find what they are looking for.
3.3. Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences when you return. This means the website can then present personalised content.
3.4. Targeting Cookies: These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. They are used to tailor content and advertising more relevant to your interests.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We currently use cookies that are necessary for the performance of our site, to recognise returning users, and for analytical purposes. Specifically, we use the following cookies:
4.1. Session Cookies and Permanent Cookies:
-Some cookies are session cookies, meaning they are only used for the current browsing session and expire when your session finishes. They allow information to be carried through to other pages so you do not need to enter the same information repeatedly.
-Other cookies are permanent cookies, which are stored on your computer to recognise you the next time you visit the site.
4.2. Specific Cookies Used:
- Google Analytics: We use cookies such as _ga, _gat, and _gid to generate site analytics reports to improve the site.
- Adalyser: We use cookies like __adal_id, __adal_ca, and __adal_cw. This is an analytics platform used to measure the response to TV advertising.
- Other specific cookies include: IDE, NID, TawkConnectionTime, __cfduid, __tawkuuid, _fbp, fr, frontend, frontend_cid, uid, and user_allowed_save_cookie.
5. Third-Party Websites
When we provide links to other websites, such as our social media pages, those third-party websites may also use cookies. You should familiarise yourself with the cookie information they provide on their own websites. We are not responsible for any cookies used on third-party websites to which we may provide links.
6. Managing Your Cookie Settings
6.1. Blocking Cookies: You can generally block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, be aware that if you block cookies, you may not be able to access all or some parts of the site, and our site may not function as intended.
6.2. Further Information:
- You can find more information about how to manage and delete cookies by visiting allaboutcookies.org.
- You can also find information about disabling cookies for different browsers on the following sites:
UK law requires all websites to request permission when using cookie technology. By setting your browser to accept cookies and continuing to use our website, we will understand that you consent to the use of cookies. If you wish to stop the use of cookies from our site, you should either stop using the site or adjust your browser settings as explained above.
8. Privacy Policy
This Cookie Policy should also be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which you can access via the link provided on our website.