### Cookie Policy for Bedworld Hull
#### Last Updated: 21/09/2024
At Bedworld Hull (Bed World (Hull) LTD) (“we,” “our,” “us”), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your shopping experience, provide you with personalized services, and analyse website performance. This Cookie Policy outlines how we use these technologies on our website and your options for managing them.
### 1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help the site remember information about your visit, like your preferences or items added to the shopping cart, to make your next visit smoother and more tailored to your needs.
### 2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies on our website, including:
#### (a) **Strictly Necessary Cookies**
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its core features, such as accessing secure areas, processing orders, and making payments. Without these cookies, certain functionalities of our website may not work.
**Examples:**
– Session cookies for managing your shopping cart.
– Cookies to comply with security measures when processing payments.
#### (b) **Performance Cookies**
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our site, such as tracking page visits and user behaviour.
**Examples:**
– Google Analytics cookies.
#### (c) **Functional Cookies**
Functional cookies allow us to provide enhanced features and personalization. For instance, these cookies enable you to save your shopping preferences or remember your login details to make future visits more convenient.
**Examples:**
– Language preference cookies.
– Cookies to remember your login session.
#### (d) **Targeting/Advertising Cookies**
We may use these cookies to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see a particular ad and help us measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. We may share this data with third-party advertisers and social media platforms.
**Examples:**
– Facebook Pixel.
– Google Ads cookies.
### 3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use for functionality, analytics, or advertising. These include payment processors, analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram). Each third party has its own privacy policy governing how it handles your data.
Our payment processor, Stripe, uses cookies to securely process payments and prevent fraudulent transactions. These cookies are strictly necessary and are essential to complete your purchases safely.
### 4. Consent to Use Cookies
By using our website, you agree to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this Cookie Policy, unless you choose to disable them as explained below.
For cookies that are not strictly necessary, we will request your consent when you first visit our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through our **Cookie Consent Banner**, where you can accept, reject, or customize your cookie settings.
### 5. Managing Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies on your device. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note, however, that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
Here’s how you can manage cookies in common browsers:
– **Google Chrome**: Go to “Settings” > “Privacy and Security” > “Cookies and other site data.”
– **Mozilla Firefox**: Go to “Options” > “Privacy & Security” > “Cookies and Site Data.”
– **Microsoft Edge**: Go to “Settings” > “Cookies and site permissions.”
– **Safari**: Go to “Preferences” > “Privacy.”
You can also use online tools such as the **Network Advertising Initiative** (NAI) and the **Digital Advertising Alliance** (DAA) to opt out of interest-based advertising.
### 6. Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, legal requirements, or updates to our services. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
### 7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or how we process your data, please contact us at:
Bed World (Hull) LTD
57 Beverley Road, Hull, HU3 1XL
bedworld_hull@yahoo.co.uk
01482 226425
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This policy ensures compliance with UK regulations, including the **Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)** and **UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)**, and is aligned with typical payment processor requirements that emphasize security and transparency in handling customer data.