Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website sends to a user’s computer or device while they are browsing. These files are then stored on the user’s computer, tablet, or mobile device. Cookies were designed to help a website remember certain information about the user and their preferences, providing a more customized experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
This website, “Stoke-on-Trent Silver,” uses cookies to enhance the user experience and perform essential functions. The types of cookies we use include:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its services and features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like shopping baskets cannot function.
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Performance Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We only use such information to improve the website’s functionality and user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you, but they are primarily used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement, as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Information collected by these cookies is oftentimes shared with third parties.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage or delete cookies, you can do so using your browser’s settings and preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept all cookies, or to request notification when a cookie is set. To clear cookies that have already been set, you can usually visit your browser’s privacy settings.
For more detailed information about managing and deleting cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies to help us analyze the use of our site, enhance your user experience, or serve ads on this website or on third-party websites. These third-party service providers may set and access their own cookies onto your device if you choose to opt in for certain services.
Consent and Control
We ask for your consent to place cookies on your device except where these are essential for site functionality. You can provide, deny, or withdraw your consent at any time by following the instructions provided in this policy under “Managing and Deleting Cookies.”
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please feel free to contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
Compliance with Regulations
This Cookie Policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We regularly review our policies to ensure we meet the evolving standards of privacy and data protection as required by law. Lastly, for users in the European Union, please be aware that our website adheres to the guidance of the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).