Effective Date: 23rd June 2025
At UK Bricks and Slips (www.ukbricksandslips.co.uk), we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, ensure the website functions properly, and offer relevant products and services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device and remember your actions or preferences over time, such as items in your basket, your login status, or your chosen language.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes on our website, including:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable you to:
- Navigate the website
- Add products to your basket and complete purchases using our WooCommerce shop
- Sign in and access your account or order history
- Make secure payments via Stripe
Without these cookies, core features of our site won’t work as intended.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website. We use this information to:
- Understand which pages are most visited
- Monitor site performance
- Improve functionality and user experience
We typically use tools like Google Analytics for this purpose.
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and enhance your experience on our website by:
- Saving your login details for future visits
- Remembering items you have added to your basket or wish list
- Providing personalised content based on your activity
d. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
With your consent, we use these cookies to:
- Show you relevant offers and promotions
- Send marketing emails (if you’ve signed up)
- Help us advertise to you on platforms like Facebook and Google after you’ve visited our site
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use, such as:
- Stripe – for processing secure payments
- Google Analytics – for website usage tracking
- Email marketing platforms – for managing newsletter sign-ups and promotions
These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our site, you’ll be asked to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can update your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in our website footer.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.