Cookie Preferences
🍪 Cookie Preferences
How we use cookies on our website
Last Updated: November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Important: Non-essential cookies will only be set after you provide consent via our cookie banner when you first visit our website. Essential cookies are set automatically as they are necessary for the website to function.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Quick Summary: Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Can You Opt Out? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for website functionality (cart, checkout, security) | No - necessary for the site to work |
| Performance | Help us understand how visitors use our website | Yes |
| Functionality | Remember your preferences and settings | Yes |
| Marketing | Deliver relevant advertisements | Yes |
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Enable essential website functionality
2. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that explains our use of cookies. This banner allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
- View this Cookie Policy for more information
- Access our Privacy Policy
✓ Essential cookies are set automatically as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
✓ Non-essential cookies (performance, functionality, and marketing) will only be set after you provide explicit consent via the cookie banner.
✓ No tracking cookies are placed before you make your choice.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us at info@perfumecorner.co.uk
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Examples:
- Shopping cart functionality
- Secure checkout process
- User authentication and security
- Load balancing
Performance Cookies (Analytics)
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve how our website works.
Examples:
- Google Analytics
- Page load times
- Error messages
- Traffic sources
You can opt out of these cookies.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Currency selection
- Recently viewed products
- Customized content
You can opt out of these cookies.
Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples:
- Facebook Pixel
- Google Ads
- Retargeting ads
- Social media integration
You can opt out of these cookies.
4. Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the main cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _shopify_s | Essential | Shopping cart and checkout functionality | Session |
| _shopify_y | Essential | User session management | 1 year |
| cart | Essential | Shopping cart contents | 2 weeks |
| secure_customer_sig | Essential | Customer account security | 20 years |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - visitor tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel - ad targeting | 3 months |
Note: This list is updated regularly. Additional cookies may be set by third-party services we use. For a complete, dynamically updated list of all cookies currently in use, please contact us at info@perfumecorner.co.uk
5. Third-Party Cookies and Tracking
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. We collect user consent for all non-essential third-party cookies before they are set.
Third parties we work with include:
- Shopify: Our e-commerce platform provider - Shopify Cookie Policy
- Google Analytics: Website analytics - Google Cookie Policy
- Facebook: Social media integration and advertising - Facebook Cookie Policy
- PayPal: Payment processing - PayPal Cookie Policy
- Klarna: Payment processing - Klarna Cookie Policy
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies and collect data.
6. Data Retention and Deletion
Personal data collected via cookies is retained for different periods depending on the cookie type:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Analytics cookies: Typically retained for 26 months, then automatically deleted
- Marketing cookies: Retained for 3-12 months depending on the provider
- Functionality cookies: Retained until you delete them or change your preferences
All personal data collected via cookies is processed in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.
7. How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
⚠️ Please note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, such as the shopping cart and checkout.
Opt-Out Tools (Direct Links)
You can opt out of specific cookies using these tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Download Browser Add-on
- Facebook Ad Preferences: Manage Your Ad Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
- Your Online Choices (EU): Manage Cookie Preferences
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to have your online activities tracked.
While we respect privacy choices, our website currently does not change cookie usage based on DNT signals. This is because there is no industry-wide standard for how to respond to DNT signals.
However, you can still control cookies through your browser settings and the opt-out tools listed above.
9. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect personal data, such as your IP address or browsing behavior. This data is processed in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, as described in our Privacy Policy.
We use this data to:
- Improve our website and services
- Personalize your experience
- Provide relevant content and advertisements
- Analyze website performance
🌍 International Privacy Compliance
UK & European Union (GDPR)
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This includes:
- Obtaining explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Providing clear information about cookie usage
- Allowing you to withdraw consent at any time
- Respecting your data protection rights
California (CCPA/CPRA)
For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). You have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected through cookies
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@perfumecorner.co.uk
Other Jurisdictions
We respect privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate. If you have questions about how we handle cookies in your region, please contact us.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices.
When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Post a notice on our website
- Send an email notification to registered customers who have opted in to receive updates (optional for marketing subscribers)
Minor updates (such as adding new cookies to the list) will be reflected on this page without additional notification.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@perfumecorner.co.uk
Phone: 07768 219998
Address: 43 Villiers Road, Southall, UB1 3BS, United Kingdom
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and respecting your privacy choices. You have control over your cookie preferences, and we're here to help if you have any questions.
For complete information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: November 2025