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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 27 October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Conwy Kayaks (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (www.conwykayaks.co.uk). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for our website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that enable shopping cart functionality, secure login, and checkout processing.
- Performance and analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our site, such as which pages are most popular. We use Google Analytics with anonymised IP tracking enabled to ensure your privacy.
- Functional cookies: These allow us to remember your preferences, such as language or region, to provide a more personalised experience.
- Marketing and advertising cookies: With your consent, these may be used to show relevant ads on Google or social platforms and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _shopify_* / cart cookies | Shopify | Essential for checkout, session management, and cart functionality. | Session / up to 2 years |
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics | Tracks site usage anonymously to help us improve performance. | Up to 2 years |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used to deliver targeted advertising if you have consented. | 3 months |
| cookie_consent | Conwy Kayaks | Stores your cookie preference settings. | 12 months |
4. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will see a banner asking for your consent to set non-essential cookies. You can accept or reject these cookies at any time by adjusting your preferences through the cookie banner or by changing your browser settings.
To manage cookies in your browser, you can follow these links:
Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including your ability to use the shopping cart or checkout.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as embedded videos, social media links, or analytics tools. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we recommend reviewing them for more information:
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will always show the most recent version.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: help@conwykayaks.co.uk
- Phone: 01492 330203