Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains which cookies are used on our website (www.simplayrugs.co.uk) and how we, Simplay Rugs Ltd of 28 West Bromwich Indoor Market, Kings Square, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7NW, handle cookies. This Cookie Policy sits in line with the UK`s Data Protection Act (DPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

We recommend that you read this information to understand what cookies are and how they are used, what types of cookies there are and how you can influence their use and preferences. For more information on personal data and privacy, please see our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that store information. Cookies are stored on your device when the website is loaded into your browser. These cookies help us to ensure that the website works properly, the website is more secure, provides a better user experience and helps us to understand the performance of the website and identify where improvements are needed.

How do we use cookies?
Like most online services, our website uses first-party and sometimes third-party cookies for a variety of purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function properly, and they do not collect any of your personal information.

Third-party cookies are placed on our website by third parties and send information about your device to other companies that recognise that cookie. In most cases, the information in a cookie is pseudonymised or anonymised because cookies generally do not identify you as an individual, but rather your device. In a few cases, certain cookies may be linked to personal data. We will only process such information if you give us your consent or if the processing is necessary to enable you to use a certain service.

What types of cookies do we use?
Essential: Some cookies are essential to enable you to use the full functionality of our website. They allow us to maintain user sessions and prevent security threats. They do not collect or store any personal data. For example, these cookies allow you to log in to your account and securely add products to your shopping cart and check out.

Statistics: These cookies store information such as the number of visitors to the site, the number of unique visitors, which pages of the site were visited, the source of the visit, etc. This data helps us understand and analyse how well the website is performing and where it needs improvement.

Functional: These are the cookies that support certain non-essential functions on our website. These functions include embedding content such as videos or sharing content on the website on social media platforms. These cookies are rarely or never used on our websites. Preferences: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and browsing settings, such as language preferences, so that you have a better and more efficient experience on future visits to the website.

Advertising cookies: These cookies may be set by our advertising partners on our website. They may be used by these companies to profile your interests and show you relevant advertising on other websites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on the unique identification of your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will receive less targeted advertising.

How can I make choices about cookies and my privacy?
Opt-In Model: In the European Economic Area: Where permitted by law, we set cookies after receiving your consent via the cookie banner you see when you first use our website which is permanently available on the website or via your browser settings. Please note that certain functionality embedded on the website requires third parties to set cookies in order to function. These cookies are only set when you interact with the functionality.

In your browser: You can manage your cookie settings using the setting options listed below or by configuring your browser settings. Most browsers are pre-set to accept cookies by default. However, you can configure your respective browser so that it only accepts certain cookies or not at all. You can also use your browser settings to delete cookies already stored in your browser or to have the storage period displayed. Furthermore, it is possible to set your browser to notify you before cookies are stored. Since the various browsers can differ in their respective functions, we ask you to use the respective help menu of your browser for the configuration options. Below you will find general instructions on how to manage cookies for the most popular browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera Web. If you would like a comprehensive overview of all third-party accesses to your Internet browser, we recommend that you install specially developed plug-ins for this purpose.

Lifetime of Cookies
Cookies have a lifetime. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Others (for example, those with login details) can remain on your computer for years if you do not delete them. You can delete cookies at any time. Click on one of the links below to go to your browser’s user manual. After deleting cookies, you may need to log in again to some websites or specify your preferences.

Cookie blocker
You can also use cookie blockers such as “DoNotTrackMe”. Please note that if you refuse cookies, some functions on the website may be restricted or unavailable. We therefore recommend that you accept cookies from us and our partners in your browser settings.

What cookies does Simplay Rugs use?
First party and third-party cookies commonly used on the Sites are listed in the table below. We strive to keep this list current and will update it accordingly. In any case, you can always manage all cookies and other tracking technologies used on the website.

Cookie:            fr
Domain:          facebook.com
Type:                Advertisement
Description:     Facebook sets this cookie to show relevant advertisements to users by tracking user behaviour across the web, on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin.
Lifespan:          3 months

Updates
We update our cookie policy from time to time. Check back regularly to stay aware of the latest version.

Questions?
For more information about cookies, please contact us at sales@simplayrugs.co.uk. If you would like to know more about how we use personal data in general, please read our privacy policy.