Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy
 

This section explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.christmastreeworld.co.uk (the “Site”).  By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What are Cookies?
 

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your browser or device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognise a user’s device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or browsing history.

How we use Cookies
 

We use cookies for a variety of purposes on our Site, including:

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary Cookies): These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the Site and use its essential features, such as adding items to your shopping basket and completing the checkout process. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.  These cookies are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
Performance/Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for example, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies help us to improve the way our website works.  For example, we use Google Analytics cookies to help us understand how customers arrive at our site, browse or use our site and highlight areas where we can improve areas such as navigation and shopping experience. The information collected by these cookies is usually aggregated and anonymous.   
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.  For instance, they may be used to remember your preferences or settings for future visits. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.   
Targeting/Advertising Cookies:  These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organisation. 
 

Managing and controlling Cookies
 

You have the right to control whether or not to accept cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually modify your browser settings to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. To find out how to manage and delete cookies, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org. Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our Site and may affect your user experience.
Cookie Consent Banner/Pop-up: When you first visit our Site, you should have been presented with a cookie consent banner or pop-up. This allows you to manage your cookie preferences directly with us. You will be provided the option to opt-in or opt-out of non essential Targeting/Advertising Cookies when you first visit our site.  
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools: For some types of cookies, particularly advertising cookies, you may choose to opt-out directly through the providers of those tools.
 

Consequences of blocking Cookies
 

If you choose to block or disable cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly, and your browsing experience may be affected. For example, you may not be able to add items to your shopping cart, proceed to checkout, or use certain personalised features of the Site. For more information about cookies in general, you can visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org