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This Cookie Policy outlines how Example Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on the Example E-Commerce Site to enhance user experience and ensure compliance with UK data protection laws.

This Cookie Policy applies to users accessing https://www.exampleecommercesite.co.uk from the United Kingdom and is designed to comply with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR 2003 as amended).

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels, web beacons and localStorage) we use, the purposes for which they are used, and your choices regarding them. It does not cover cookies or tracking technologies used on third-party websites that may be linked to from our site; please refer to those sites' own policies for details.

Example Ltd is committed to protecting the privacy of its users and respects the rights of individuals under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 including the right to be informed the right of access the right to rectification the right to erasure the right to restrict processing the right to data portability the right to object and rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user's device when visiting a website. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, and localStorage, which we may also use on our site for tracking and functionality purposes. This policy covers all such technologies.

They help remember user preferences track browsing activity and enable functionalities like login sessions.

When you visit a website it sends a cookie to your browser which then stores it on your device.

On subsequent visits the browser sends the cookie back to the website allowing it to recognize you and provide a personalized experience such as remembering items in your shopping cart.

First-party cookies are set by the website that the user is visiting while third-party cookies are set by external services or providers.

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when the user closes their browser.

Persistent cookies remain on the user's device for a set period or until deleted by the user.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enable the core functioning of our e-commerce site, to analyse performance, to provide enhanced functionality, and for targeted marketing where consent is given.

Strictly necessary (essential) cookies are required for the website to operate and do not require consent under PECR. These enable basic features such as page navigation, maintaining shopping cart contents, and securing user sessions.

Performance and analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, such as which pages are most popular or if users encounter errors. These allow us to improve the site over time. These require explicit opt-in consent.

Functionality cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features. These require explicit opt-in consent.

Targeting and marketing cookies are used to deliver personalised advertisements, measure the effectiveness of campaigns, and track users across sites. These require explicit opt-in consent under PECR. Continuing to browse the site without interacting with the consent banner does not constitute valid consent.

The table below provides details of the specific cookies and similar technologies we use. This list is representative of those on an e-commerce platform and includes both first- and third-party examples.

We may update this list periodically as we add or change services.

We work with the following third-party providers who may set cookies or use similar technologies on our site:

Google Analytics and Google services - Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout (browser add-on).

Meta (Facebook Pixel) - Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/. Opt-out: https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217.

Additional providers may include payment gateways (e.g. Stripe - https://stripe.com/privacy), advertising networks, and affiliate partners. Full details are in the cookie list above and our Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of third-party cookies via the consent management tool or by using browser settings and the opt-out links provided.

We use a consent management platform (cookie banner) to obtain and record your preferences for non-essential cookies.

The cookie banner will inform you about the types of cookies and similar technologies we use, their purposes, which ones are essential and cannot be disabled, how you can manage your preferences via the banner or browser settings, and includes a clear link to this full Cookie Policy.

The banner appears on your first visit (and subsequently if consent has expired or been withdrawn).

Continuing to browse the site without clicking 'Accept' or making a selection does not constitute valid consent under PECR. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. Pre-ticked boxes or implied consent (such as scrolling) are not used or considered valid.

You can provide granular consent for categories (e.g. analytics, functionality, marketing). Buttons are provided to 'Accept All' or 'Reject All' non-essential categories.

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the 'Cookie Settings' link in the footer.

We record the date, time, your choices (including granular selections), and a unique identifier for your consent. This consent record is stored securely for audit purposes.

Consent for non-essential cookies typically lasts for 12 months, after which you will be prompted to refresh your consent. You can change your preferences at any time; a withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Consent must meet the standards of being granular, freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. We do not use pre-ticked boxes, silence, or implied consent for non-essential cookies.

In addition to the consent banner, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling all cookies (including essential ones) may prevent the site from functioning correctly, such as completing purchases.

Instructions for common browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Edge are available via our help pages or the ICO guidance linked below.

Under PECR, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent and are used on the basis of contractual necessity (to provide the service you request) or our legitimate interests (e.g. basic site security).

For all non-essential cookies (performance/analytics, functionality, targeting/marketing), we rely on your explicit consent under PECR. This is separate from any UK GDPR lawful basis that may apply to the underlying personal data processing (such as legitimate interests or consent under GDPR).

We conduct Legitimate Interests Assessments (LIAs) where legitimate interests are relied upon for essential cookies or related processing. These balance our interests against your rights and freedoms.

The purposes for processing include: enabling transactions and security (essential); analysing site usage to improve performance (analytics); personalising features based on your choices (functionality); and delivering relevant advertising and measuring campaign success (marketing, with consent).

We obtain and record consent for non-essential cookies via the banner described above.

Data collected via cookies may be shared with the third parties listed in section 5 for the purposes described.

Some providers are based outside the UK. Where personal data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement, standard contractual clauses, or adequacy decisions are used.