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Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy for Banksian Crystals

Last Updated: 27/11/2024

At Banksian Crystals ("we", "our", "us"), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control them.

 

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit a website. Cookies help the website remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, making your online experience more efficient and user-friendly.

 

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the functioning of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain services, such as processing orders or logging into your account, cannot be provided.

  • Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies.

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to track website traffic and understand how visitors interact with our website. We use this information to improve the functionality and user experience of our site. These cookies do not collect personal data.

  • Examples: Google Analytics cookies, which help us understand how users navigate our site, such as the pages viewed and the time spent on them.

2.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to remember your preferences and settings on our website, such as language preferences, region selection, or font size. These cookies help us provide a more personalized experience.

  • Examples: Language preference cookies, shopping cart cookies.

2.4 Targeting or Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. They track your browsing habits and activity across websites. These cookies help us provide more tailored advertisements and measure their effectiveness.

  • Examples: Cookies used by advertising networks like Facebook, Google Ads, and others.

2.5 Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party cookies to improve our website functionality and provide services such as social media sharing and website analytics. These cookies are set by third-party providers and are subject to their own privacy policies.

  • Examples: Social media sharing buttons (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), embedded video players (e.g., YouTube).

 

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve the functionality and performance of our website.

  • Provide personalized user experiences and recommendations.

  • Track and analyze website traffic to optimize our services.

  • Display relevant advertisements and offers to you.

  • Remember your preferences and settings.

 

4. Consent to Use Cookies

Under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before placing certain types of cookies on your device. When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner that asks for your consent to use cookies.

  • Essential cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the site and do not require consent.

  • Performance, functional, and targeting cookies: We will only use these cookies if you have provided your consent. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.

By clicking "Accept All Cookies" on our cookie banner, you consent to the use of all cookies as described in this policy. You can also manage your cookie settings by clicking "Cookie Settings" and selecting which types of cookies you wish to enable or disable.

 

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. However, please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

  • Cookie Settings on Our Site: You can manage your preferences by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link at the bottom of our website. This allows you to opt in or out of specific types of cookies.

  • Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising: You can opt out of receiving targeted advertising cookies by visiting websites such as:

 

6. Cookies and Your Privacy

Cookies themselves do not collect personal information, but they can collect information that could be used to identify you when combined with other data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any personal data we collect through cookies is handled securely and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

 

7. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we update the policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

 

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:

Banksian Crystals
Email: info@banksiancrystals.com
 

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