At BarBits, we use cookies to improve your experience on our website, ensuring it functions properly and providing you with personalised services. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, store preferences, and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period) or "session" (which are deleted once you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various reasons, including:
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Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the functioning of our website. They allow you to navigate the site, make purchases, and access secure areas. Without these cookies, some services you have requested, such as shopping baskets or secure customer login, cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are most visited or if error messages occur. This helps us improve the performance of the website, making it more user-friendly. The data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
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Functional Cookies: These enable the website to remember choices you make, such as your language or region, to provide enhanced and personalised features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you request, like watching videos or commenting on a blog.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant adverts to you. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies are placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.
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Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics and similar services to collect information about how visitors use our site. This helps us understand visitor behaviour and improve the website accordingly. Google Analytics stores information such as the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, and the type of device you are using.
Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we use third-party cookies. These are set by third-party services we use on our site, such as social media sharing buttons or embedded videos. These third parties may collect and use your data for their own purposes. We recommend checking their privacy policies for more information.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. However, please be aware that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our site.
How to Manage Cookies in Common Browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Microsoft Edge: Delete cookies in Edge
- Mozilla Firefox: Enable and disable cookies in Firefox
- Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
For more information about cookies and how to manage or delete them, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org.
Consent to Use Cookies
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by managing your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect any changes in technology, law, or our operations. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at help@barbits.co.uk.