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COOKIE POLICY

Last updated September 23, 2024

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Wine Dealer Ltd ("Company", "we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://www.thewinedealer.co.uk.

In particular, this policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them. In some cases, cookies may collect personal information. In addition, that information may become personal information when combined with other data.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Website owners use cookies widely because they help websites work properly, improve efficiency, and provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner, in this case The Wine Dealer Ltd, are called "first party cookies". By contrast, cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third party cookies".

Third party cookies enable third party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, for example advertising, interactive content, and analytics. As a result, the parties that set these cookies may recognise your computer both when it visits this website and when it visits certain other websites.

Why do we use cookies?

We use first and third party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons so that our Website can operate properly. We refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies.

In addition, other cookies allow us to track and target the interests of our users so we can improve the experience on our Online Properties. Third parties also serve cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes. Further details are set out below.

How can I control cookies?

Your choices

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. To do this, you can set your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager.

In addition, the Cookie Consent Manager allows you to choose which categories of cookies you accept or reject. However, essential cookies cannot be rejected because they are strictly necessary to provide you with services.

Accessing the cookie tool

You can find the Cookie Consent Manager in the notification banner and elsewhere on our website. Once accessed, it allows you to update your preferences at any time.

Even if you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website. However, some functionality and areas may be limited as a result.

Browser controls

You may also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. Because each browser works differently, you should check your browser help settings for guidance.

Categories of cookies we use

The specific types of first and third party cookies served through our Website, together with the purposes they perform, are described below. Please note that the exact cookies served may vary depending on the Online Properties you visit.

Essential website cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.

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Purpose:Cloudflare places the cookie on end user devices that access customer sites protected by Bot Management or Bot Fight Mode.
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Service:CloudFlare View Service Privacy Policy
Type:http_cookie
Expires in:29 minutes
Name:csrf_token
Purpose:Protects against hacking and malicious actors.
Provider:www.thewinedealer.co.uk
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Type:http_cookie
Expires in:29 days
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Purpose:Fraud prevention and detection
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Service:Stripe View Service Privacy Policy
Type:http_cookie
Expires in:30 minutes
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Purpose:Fraud prevention and detection
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Service:Stripe View Service Privacy Policy
Type:http_cookie
Expires in:11 months 30 days
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Purpose:Used to store the visitor’s consent result in order to improve performance of the consent banner.
Provider:www.thewinedealer.co.uk
Service:Termly View Service Privacy Policy
Type:html_local_storage
Expires in:1 year

Performance and functionality cookies

We use these cookies to improve the performance and functionality of our Website, although they are not essential for its operation. Without them, however, certain features, such as videos, may become unavailable.

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Purpose:Helps WooCommerce determine when cart contents and data change.
Provider:www.thewinedealer.co.uk
Service:WooCommerce View Service Privacy Policy
Type:server_cookie
Expires in:session
Name:woocommerce_items_in_cart
Purpose:Helps WooCommerce determine when cart contents and data change.
Provider:www.thewinedealer.co.uk
Service:WooCommerce View Service Privacy Policy
Type:server_cookie
Expires in:session

Analytics and customisation cookies

These cookies collect information in aggregate form. As a result, they help us understand how our Website is used, measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, and customise your experience.

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Purpose:Identifies the first time Clarity saw this user on any site using Clarity.
Provider:www.clarity.ms
Service:Microsoft Clarity View Service Privacy Policy
Type:server_cookie
Expires in:11 months 30 days
Name:_ga_#
Purpose:Used to distinguish individual users by means of a randomly generated number as a client identifier, which allows the calculation of visits and sessions.
Provider:.thewinedealer.co.uk
Service:Google Analytics View Service Privacy Policy
Type:http_cookie
Expires in:1 year 1 month 4 days
Name:NID
Purpose:Set by Google to assign a unique user ID and remember user preferences. This persistent cookie remains for 182 days.
Provider:.google.com
Service:Google View Service Privacy Policy
Type:server_cookie
Expires in:6 months
Name:_ga
Purpose:Records a particular ID used to come up with data about website usage by the user.
Provider:.thewinedealer.co.uk
Service:Google Analytics View Service Privacy Policy
Type:http_cookie
Expires in:1 year 1 month 4 days

Advertising cookies

These cookies make advertising messages more relevant to you. For example, they can prevent the same advert from appearing repeatedly, ensure adverts display properly, and help select advertising based on your interests.

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Purpose:Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimise the website and make advertising more relevant.
Provider:.thewinedealer.co.uk
Service:WooCommerce View Service Privacy Policy
Type:http_cookie
Expires in:session
Name:_gcl_au
Purpose:Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services.
Provider:.thewinedealer.co.uk
Service:Google AdSense View Service Privacy Policy
Type:http_cookie
Expires in:2 months 29 days
Name:sbjs_current
Purpose:Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimise the website and make advertising more relevant.
Provider:.thewinedealer.co.uk
Service:WooCommerce View Service Privacy Policy
Type:http_cookie
Expires in:session
Name:landing
Purpose:Used to track user interactions with online advertisements.
Provider:googleads.g.doubleclick.net
Service:DoubleClick View Service Privacy Policy
Type:pixel_tracker
Expires in:session
Name:sbjs_first
Purpose:Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimise the website and make advertising more relevant.
Provider:.thewinedealer.co.uk
Service:WooCommerce View Service Privacy Policy
Type:http_cookie
Expires in:session
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Purpose:Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimise the website and make advertising more relevant.
Provider:.thewinedealer.co.uk
Service:WooCommerce View Service Privacy Policy
Type:http_cookie
Expires in:session
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Purpose:Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimise the website and make advertising more relevant.
Provider:.thewinedealer.co.uk
Service:WooCommerce View Service Privacy Policy
Type:http_cookie
Expires in:session
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Purpose:Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimise the website and make advertising more relevant.
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Service:WooCommerce View Service Privacy Policy
Type:http_cookie
Expires in:29 minutes
Name:test_cookie
Purpose:A session cookie used to check whether the user’s browser supports cookies.
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Service:DoubleClick View Service Privacy Policy
Type:server_cookie
Expires in:15 minutes
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Purpose:Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimise the website and make advertising more relevant.
Provider:.thewinedealer.co.uk
Service:WooCommerce View Service Privacy Policy
Type:http_cookie
Expires in:session

Unclassified cookies

These cookies have not yet been categorised. We are currently reviewing them and working with their providers so they can be classified properly.

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Expires in:1 day

Managing cookies in your browser

Browser settings

The ways you can refuse cookies through your browser controls vary from browser to browser. Therefore, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information. Below is information about managing cookies in the most popular browsers:

Advertising opt out options

In addition, most advertising networks offer a way to opt out of targeted advertising. If you would like to find out more, please visit:

Other tracking technologies

Web beacons and tracking tools

Cookies are not the only way to recognise or track visitors to a website. In addition, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, also known as tracking pixels or clear gifs.

These small graphic files contain a unique identifier that allows us to recognise when someone visits our Website or opens an email that includes them.

How these technologies are used

For example, these technologies help us monitor traffic between pages, understand how users arrive at our website, and improve overall performance.

In addition, they allow us to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and deliver more relevant content.

Impact of disabling cookies

In many cases, these technologies rely on cookies to function correctly. Therefore, if you disable cookies, some features may not work as intended.

Flash cookies

Local Shared Objects

Websites may also use so called "Flash Cookies", also known as Local Shared Objects or "LSOs", to collect and store information about your use of our services, fraud prevention, and other site operations.

If you do not want Flash Cookies stored on your computer, you can adjust the settings of your Flash player by using the tools contained in the Website Storage Settings Panel. You can also control Flash Cookies by visiting the Global Storage Settings Panel and following the instructions there.

Please note that restricting or limiting Flash Cookies may reduce or impede the functionality of some Flash applications, including those used in connection with our services or online content.

Targeted advertising

How advertising works

Third parties may place cookies on your device in order to deliver advertising through our Website. As a result, adverts can be tailored to your interests.

These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide more relevant advertising.

Measuring effectiveness

In addition, advertising providers may use tracking technologies to measure how effective their adverts are. This helps improve future campaigns.

Your personal data

However, the information collected through this process does not usually identify you directly. Unless you provide personal details yourself, your name and contact information are not revealed.

Policy updates

When changes happen

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. This may happen due to legal, operational, or regulatory changes.

Therefore, we recommend that you review this page regularly so you stay informed.

Latest version

The date shown at the top of this policy confirms when it was last updated.

Contact details

Get in touch

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or similar technologies, you can contact us using the details below.

Alternatively, you may reach out by email or post, depending on your preference.

Email: sales@thewinedealer.co.uk

The Wine Dealer Ltd
Unit 3 Oakfield, Bow
Crediton, Devon EX17 6ER
United Kingdom
Phone: (+44)03333 444 069

Call 033 33 444 690

The Wine Dealer, Unit 3 Oakfield, Bow, Crediton, Devon, United Kingdom

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