Carrol Boyes UK Ltd – Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Carrol Boyes UK Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.carrolboyes.co.uk. We use cookies to make our website function properly, to understand how visitors use it and to improve your browsing experience. This policy also explains your choices regarding cookie settings in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time (such as login details, language, and shopping cart items).
- Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – remain stored until they expire or you delete them.
We also use similar technologies, such as pixels or tags, to track website performance and marketing analytics.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Essential for website functionality — enable checkout, cart, and login features. Cannot be disabled. | Shopify platform cookies, session IDs |
| Performance & Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our website and improve functionality. Data is aggregated and anonymous. | Google Analytics, Shopify analytics |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your preferences (language, region, currency). | Shopify locale settings |
| Marketing & Advertising Cookies | Used to show you relevant products and measure campaign performance. | Meta Pixel, Google Ads remarketing, Klaviyo email tracking |
| Social Media Cookies | Enable social sharing and measure engagement. | Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest plugins |
4. Cookies Set by Third Parties
Some cookies on our site are placed by trusted third-party services, such as:
- Shopify – to operate the online store and checkout process.
- Google Analytics – to analyse site usage.
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram) – for remarketing and advertising.
- Mailchimp – for email campaign analytics.
These third parties may collect data about your interactions with our site and combine it with information from other websites. You can review their privacy policies directly for more information on how they handle your data.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over which cookies are stored on your device. You can:
- Manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner when you first visit the site.
- Change your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of our website.
- Block or delete cookies through your browser settings.
How to manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome – Manage cookies in Chrome
- Safari – Manage cookies in Safari
- Firefox – Manage cookies in Firefox
- Edge – Manage cookies in Edge
Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality (e.g. checkout, cart persistence).
6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
- Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent.
- All other cookies (analytics, marketing, etc.) require your prior consent.
When you visit our site for the first time, a banner will appear requesting your consent for optional cookies. Your preferences are stored for 12 months unless you change them earlier.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact: customercare@carrolboyes.com
