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Cookie Policy

ValueHardware Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 07/02/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to ValueHardware (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies, web beacons, pixels, and other similar technologies (collectively, “Cookies”) may be stored on and accessed from your device when you use or visit our website www.valuehardware.co.uk (the “Platform”). This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, store user preferences, and sometimes track information about your interactions with the site. Cookies can be “session cookies” (which are deleted once you close your web browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of Cookies to run the Platform:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
    • Purpose: These Cookies are essential for the Platform’s basic functionality (e.g., providing a secure login, allowing you to move around our website and use its features).
    • Examples: Session identifiers, authentication cookies.
    • Legal Basis: Our legitimate interest in operating a secure, user-friendly Platform and/or performance of a contract (where applicable).
  2. Performance/Analytics Cookies
    • Purpose: These Cookies collect information about how visitors use the Platform (e.g., pages visited, time spent, error messages). We use this data to improve site performance and understand user interests.
    • Examples: Google Analytics, other analytics solutions.
    • Legal Basis: Your consent, unless strictly necessary for the service you requested (depending on jurisdiction).
  3. Functionality Cookies
    • Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices you make (e.g., username, language, region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
    • Examples: Storing user preferences, remembering items in your shopping cart.
    • Legal Basis: Your consent (where legally required) or our legitimate interests in providing an optimized user experience.
  4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
    • Purpose: These Cookies track browsing habits and are used to deliver personalized advertisements more relevant to you. They can also limit the number of times you see an ad and measure ad campaign performance.
    • Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, other ad platforms.
    • Legal Basis: Your consent, as required by law.
  5. Social Media Cookies
    • Purpose: These Cookies integrate social media functionalities (e.g., share buttons) or let you log in via social media credentials. They may track your activity across different websites.
    • Examples: Facebook “Like” button, Twitter “Tweet” or “Follow” button.
    • Legal Basis: Your consent, as required by law.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some Cookies on our Platform may be set by third parties (e.g., analytics providers, advertisers, payment processors). We have no control over these Cookies once they have been set on our website. These third parties have their own Cookie and Privacy Policies which you should review if you have any questions about how they use your data.

5. How to Control and Delete Cookies

  1. Browser Settings
    Most browsers allow you to manage or reject cookies via their settings. For details on how to do this, refer to your browser’s help documentation or the following links for common browsers:

  2. Consent Manager / Cookie Banner
    Where required by law, we display a cookie banner when you first visit our Platform that allows you to accept or reject various categories of non-essential Cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by revisiting your preferences in our Cookie Consent Manager or similar tool.
  3. Opt-Out for Analytics and Advertising

Note that blocking or disabling certain Cookies may affect the functionality or certain features of our Platform.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

In jurisdictions where consent is required (e.g., under the EU ePrivacy Directive), we will only set non-essential Cookies on your device if you give us your explicit consent. Strictly Necessary Cookies do not require your consent as they are essential to provide the services you request (e.g., adding items to the cart, logging in).

7. How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device

The lifespan of a Cookie depends on whether it is a “session” or “persistent” Cookie.

  • Session Cookies expire once you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies remain on your device until they reach their set expiration date or are manually deleted by you.

We strive to set expiration periods that are no longer than necessary to achieve the purpose of the Cookie.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may occasionally update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the Cookies we use, our business operations, or applicable legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page and revise the “Last Updated” date at the top. If the changes are significant, we may notify you by email or by placing a notice on our homepage.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of Cookies or about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:Email: privacy@valuehardware.co.uk

Disclaimer

This Cookie Policy is a sample template provided for general informational purposes and is not comprehensive legal advice. Cookie regulations vary based on jurisdiction, and your specific business practices may necessitate certain customizations or additions. Always consult with professional legal counsel to ensure your policy complies with all relevant laws and regulations.

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