HALVES LONDON

Cookies Policy Page

HALVES LONDON – COOKIE POLICY
Effective Date: 24 June 2024



1. Introduction

At Halves London (“we”, “us”, “our”), we use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a premium browsing experience, personalise content, analyse site usage, and support our marketing efforts. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies, the types of cookies deployed, your choices, and how to manage or disable them in accordance with UK data protection and e-privacy laws (UK GDPR & ePrivacy Directive).


2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They enable the website to remember your preferences, recognise repeat visits, and gather anonymous usage statistics.


3. Types of Cookies We Use

Category

Name / Provider

Purpose

Duration

Strictly Necessary

_session_id, cookie_consent

Ensure basic site functionality (e.g. secure login, shopping cart).

Session / 1 year

Functional

language, currency

Remember your preferences (language, currency selection).

1 year

Analytics

_ga, _gid (Google Analytics)

Collect anonymous data on site usage to help us improve usability.

2 years / 24 hrs

Marketing

fr, fbp (Facebook), IDE (Google)

Deliver personalised ads and track campaign effectiveness.

3 months / 2 years


4. How We Use Cookies

  • Site Functionality: Enable core features such as navigation, secure checkout, and saved preferences.
  • Performance & Analytics: Understand how visitors interact with our site to improve load times, design, and content.
  • Personalisation: Remember your choices (e.g. language, currency) for a tailored shopping experience.
  • Advertising & Marketing: Serve relevant advertisements on Halves London and third-party platforms; measure ad performance.

5. Your Cookie Choices

  1. Consent Banner: On your first visit, you’ll see a banner asking you to accept or customise cookie settings. You can change your choices at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of our site.
  2. Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. Below are quick links for popular browsers:
    • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
    • Safari (macOS): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
    • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
    • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
  3. Opt-Out Tools:
    • Google Analytics: Tools to opt out of analytics tracking.
    • Network Advertising Initiative: Opt-out page.

Please note: Disabling cookies may affect site functionality and your ability to use certain features.


6. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted partners—such as social media platforms and analytics providers—to drop cookies when you interact with embedded content (e.g., “Like” buttons) or ads. Each provider’s use of cookies is governed by their own policies. Please review their privacy documents for more details.


7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any revisions will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.” Your continued use after changes indicates your acceptance.


8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data-protection rights, please contact:

  • Email: assistance@halveslondon.co.uk
  • Phone: +44 (0)7438 296708

For more information on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.Thank you for trusting Halves London. We respect your privacy and strive to deliver a seamless, secure, and sustainable shopping experience.