Vatpan UK Cookies Policy
At Vatpan UK, we are committed to providing you with the best possible browsing experience. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website and how they help enhance your experience. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile, etc.) when you visit a website. They are commonly used to enhance the performance and functionality of websites, making your browsing experience more personalised and efficient. Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, actions, and browsing habits over a period of time.
There are two main types of cookies:
● First-Party Cookies: These are set by the website you are visiting (in this case, Vatpan UK). They are typically used to store preferences and settings.
● Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external organisations or services (e.g., analytics providers or advertising networks) to gather data and enable functionalities like social sharing buttons or targeted advertising.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on the Vatpan UK website for a variety of purposes, including:
a) Essential Cookies
● These cookies are crucial for the basic functionality of the website. Without them, you would not be able to navigate the website or use certain features, such as adding items to your shopping cart or accessing secure areas of the website.
b) Performance Cookies
● These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data about usage patterns. This helps us improve the website’s performance and optimise the user experience. For example, cookies may track which pages are visited most often, or if users encounter any error messages.
c) Functional Cookies
● These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as language settings or region, to provide a more personalised experience. They may also remember if you have previously visited the site or if you are logged in, saving you from having to log in again during future visits.
d) Targeting/Advertising Cookies
● These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertising to you based on your browsing history. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. We may use third-party cookies to display personalised ads to you while you browse other websites.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies:
● These cookies are required for the operation of our website. For example, they allow you to log into secure areas of the website or make purchases.
● Examples include cookies that are used to enable you to navigate our website or to authenticate users during a session.
b) Analytical/Performance Cookies:
● These cookies allow us to measure and analyse how visitors interact with our website. The data helps us improve the performance of our website and optimise user experience.
● We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect this data. These cookies do not collect personal information; instead, they gather data such as the pages you visit, the length of time spent on the site, and the types of devices used.
c) Functionality Cookies:
● These cookies enable our website to remember your preferences and settings. For instance, they may store your language preferences or your previous searches.
● They help us provide you with a more tailored experience, such as remembering the items you’ve added to your shopping cart.
d) Targeting/Advertising Cookies:
● These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites and allow us to deliver more relevant ads based on your interests.
● Third-party advertising networks, such as Google AdSense and Facebook, may use these cookies to display personalised ads while you browse other websites.
4. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have the right to manage and control the use of cookies on your device. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can change your browser settings to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
How to Control Cookies:
● Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to reject cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being set.
● For instructions on how to disable cookies on popular browsers, see below:
○ Google Chrome: How to disable cookies on Chrome
○ Mozilla Firefox: How to disable cookies on Firefox
○ Safari: How to disable cookies on Safari
○ Microsoft Edge: How to disable cookies on Edge
Please note: Disabling cookies may impact the functionality of certain parts of our website, such as the ability to add items to your shopping cart or access secure areas. You may also experience a less personalised browsing experience.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services on our website that may set their own cookies. These third-party cookies are used for purposes such as providing analytics services, serving advertisements, and enabling social media integration.
Some examples of third parties who may set cookies on our site include:
● Google Analytics: For tracking and analysing website traffic.
● Google Ads: For targeted advertising based on your interests.
● Facebook: For social sharing buttons and tracking.
● YouTube: For embedded videos and functionality.
These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. Please refer to the privacy policies of these third parties for more details on their use of cookies.
6. Consent to Use Cookies
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. Upon your first visit, you will be prompted to accept or decline cookies. If you choose to accept cookies, they will be stored on your device for the duration specified.
If you do not accept cookies, you can adjust your browser settings as described above to block or restrict cookies.
7. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us:
● Email: info@vatpan.co.uk
● Phone: 0745 656 2727
● Address: Unit 1, Capitol Industrial Estate, Fulmar Way, Wickford, S11 8YW