COOKIE POLICY.

Effective Date: 08/11/25

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, basket contents, and language) so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you return.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions properly (essential cookies)

  • Enable you to shop and checkout securely

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Analyse website traffic and visitor behaviour (via Google Analytics)

  • Remember your preferences and shopping cart contents

3. Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

  • These cookies are required for our website to function properly (for example, shopping basket, checkout, and secure areas).

  • They cannot be switched off in our systems.

  • Example services: Squarespace, Stripe

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

  • These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience.

  • Example services: Google Analytics, Google Search Console

3. Functional Cookies

  • These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences or login details.

  • Example services: Squarespace

4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

  • These cookies are used to deliver relevant adverts and measure their effectiveness.

  • Example services: Instagram ads.

4. Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept or reject them.

You can also control cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers let you:

  • View and delete stored cookies

  • Block all cookies

  • Block cookies from specific sites

  • Clear all cookies when you close your browser

For detailed guidance, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, such as:

  • Google Analytics – to analyse traffic and website performance. Google may store data on servers outside the UK.

  • Stripe – to securely process payments.

  • Squarespace – for site hosting and functionality.

You can learn more about how these providers handle data in their privacy policies:

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Please check this page regularly for updates.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
hello@picajewellery.co.uk