Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit certain web pages. These text files are used for various reasons, such as to enable the functionality of the website, enhance its performance, and provide a more personalized experience. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or they may be set by other websites which run content on the page you are viewing (third-party cookies).
Types of Cookies Used
On our website, ‘Bristol Antiques’, we use several types of cookies to ensure the best user experience:
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our system. They enable you to navigate the site and use its services, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot provide the requested services.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve the functioning of the website.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you’ve made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They limit the number of times you see an ad and help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. If you are not logged into one of our sites, they do not directly identify you but use the information gathered about your browsing habits and combined with similar information from other sources.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, delete, or disable cookies on your device, you have the right to do so. You can do this through your browser’s settings. Each browser’s method for blocking or managing cookies is different, but generally, the steps are as follows:
- Access the browser’s privacy settings.
- Choose to block or allow cookies by domain, by type, or globally.
- Manage cookie settings for about 20 different operators, from Adobe to YouTube.
- Remove cookies that are already stored on your computer.
For more detailed guidance on how to control or delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
On our website, third-party cookies may be placed by our approved service providers. These cookies may be used for measuring the effectiveness of services and marketing campaigns, delivering ads that are relevant to you, and collecting information about the usage patterns of our users.
Consent and Control
We aim to comply with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR regarding cookies. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings as outlined above.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult a lawyer for advice on GDPR or other privacy matters.
This Cookie Policy is designed to be compliant with current regulations. However, as laws and regulations change and evolve, it is important to regularly review and update this policy to ensure ongoing compliance.