Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Hygge SHORES ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, www.hyggehsores.co.uk (the "Site"). By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize your device and remember your preferences, settings, and actions over time. Cookies can also be used for purposes such as analyzing website traffic, personalizing content, and improving the functionality of the Site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
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Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the Site. They enable you to browse the Site and use essential features, such as adding items to your shopping cart or completing purchases.
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Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site, enabling us to improve its performance. These cookies collect information such as the number of visitors, the pages visited, and the time spent on each page. We use tools such as Google Analytics to track this data.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Site to remember your preferences, such as language selection and currency settings, to enhance your user experience.
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Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to display personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior. They track your online activities and may be used to deliver targeted ads to you on our Site and other websites.
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Social Media Cookies: These cookies are used to enable social media features such as sharing content on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. They allow you to interact with social media platforms while browsing the Site.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may also allow third-party service providers, such as advertising networks, analytics providers, and social media platforms, to place cookies on our Site. These third parties may use the information collected by their cookies to track your activities across different websites and provide you with personalized advertisements and other content.
4. Cookie Consent and Control
By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. You can control and manage cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set. However, please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and your overall user experience.
How to Manage Cookies:
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Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
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Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
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Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
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Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
For detailed information about managing cookies in various browsers, please visit the respective browser’s support page.
5. Retention of Cookies
Cookies set by us will remain on your device for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they were set, as outlined in this Cookie Policy. Performance, functionality, and advertising cookies may be retained for longer periods, as specified by the third-party providers.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the date of the last update will be indicated at the top of the policy.