Cookie Policy
This policy sets out that cookies are used on following website - www.thepersonalisedchristmascompany.com.
By using the Site, you are accepting and consenting to the terms of this policy (the “Policy”).
The Personalised Christmas Company Limited (company number 11660949) (“we”, “us”, “our”, "TPCC" and “The Personalised Christmas Company”) are the owners and operators of the Site.
We reserve the right to amend this Policy from time to time.
The Policy was most recently updated on 1st November 2020.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computers hard drive. A cookie is a small amount of information that’s downloaded to your computer or device when you visit our Site. We use a number of different cookies, including functional, performance, advertising, and social media or content cookies. Cookies make your browsing experience better by allowing the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login and region selection). This means you don’t have to re-enter this information each time you return to the site or browse from one page to another. Cookies also provide information on how people use the website, for instance whether it’s their first time visiting or if they are a frequent visitor.
We use the following cookies to optimize your experience on our Site and to provide our services.
WHY DO WE USE COOKIES & WHEN DO WE USE THEM?
The sites and stores uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of the sites and stores. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse the sites and stores and also allows us to improve the sites and stores.
TYPES OF COOKIES
Strictly necessary Cookies
These are the cookies that are required for the general operation and function of the site. For example, they include cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of the site i.e. your account, filter & sort products on the page or use a shopping basket.
Functionality Cookies
These are cookies required for users to navigate the website and use features such as add to bag and login. These are also used to recognise you when you return to the site.
Preference Cookies
These are cookies used to store your preferences so we can make your experience way more personal - it’s all about you! This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences. For example, your choice of language, currency or region
Analytical and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to analyse how you use the website and allow us to action this information to improve our experience and offering. We always wanna make things better for you. They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around the site when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way the site works. For example, by ensuring that you always find what you are looking for.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver adverts that are relevant to you. They’re also used to track ‘click through’ and engagement of our adverts to help us measure our marketing campaigns. These cookies record your visit to the site, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make the site and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.
COOKIES NECESSARY FOR THE FUNCTIONING FOR THE SITE
| Name | Function |
|---|---|
| _ab | Used in connection with access to admin. |
| _secure_session_id | Used in connection with navigation through a storefront. |
| cart | Used in connection with shopping cart. |
| cart_sig | Used in connection with checkout. |
| cart_ts | Used in connection with checkout. |
| checkout_token | Used in connection with checkout. |
| secret | Used in connection with checkout. |
| secure_customer_sig | Used in connection with customer login. |
| storefront_digest | Used in connection with customer login. |
| _shopify_u | Used to facilitate updating customer account information. |
REPORTING & ANALYTICS
| Name | Function |
|---|---|
| _tracking_consent | Tracking preferences. |
| _landing_page | Track landing pages |
| _orig_referrer | Track landing pages |
| _s | Shopify analytics. |
| _shopify_fs | Shopify analytics. |
| _shopify_s | Shopify analytics. |
| _shopify_sa_p | Shopify analytics relating to marketing & referrals. |
| _shopify_sa_t | Shopify analytics relating to marketing & referrals. |
| _shopify_y | Shopify analytics. |
| _y | Shopify analytics. |
The length of time that a cookie remains on your computer or mobile device depends on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie. Session cookies last until you stop browsing and persistent cookies last until they expire or are deleted. Most of the cookies we use are persistent and will expire between 30 minutes and two years from the date they are downloaded to your device.
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies can negatively impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can choose whether or not to accept cookies through your browser controls, often found in your browser’s “Tools” or “Preferences” menu. For more information on how to modify your browser settings or how to block, manage or filter cookies can be found in your browser’s help file or through such sites as www.allaboutcookies.org.
Additionally, please note that blocking cookies may not completely prevent how we share information with third parties such as our advertising partners. To exercise your rights or opt-out of certain uses of your information by these parties, please follow the instructions in the “Behavioural Advertising” section above.
DO NOT TRACK
Please note that because there is no consistent industry understanding of how to respond to “Do Not Track” signals, we do not alter our data collection and usage practices when we detect such a signal from your browser.
MANAGING COOKIES
You can block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of the Sites.
If you're not sure of the type and version of web browser you use to access the Internet:
For PC's
Click on 'Help' at the top of your browser window and select the 'About' option
For Macs
With the browser window open, click on the Apple menu and select the 'About' option
ENABLING COOKIES
You can enable cookies by following the steps below depending on your browser:
SAFARI ON OSX
Click on 'Safari' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option
Click on 'Security' then 'Accept cookies'
Select the 'Only from site you navigate to'.
MOZILLA FIREFOX ON OSX
Click on 'Mozilla' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option
Scroll down until you see cookies under 'Privacy & Security'
Select 'Enable cookies for the originating web site only'.
OPERA
Click on 'Menu' at the top of your browser window and select 'Settings'
Then select 'Preferences', select the 'Advanced' tab
Then select 'Accept cookies' option.
To learn more about cookies and how to manage them (including blocking them) visit aboutcookies.org (opens in a separate window).
Please note that we are not responsible for the content of external websites.