Cookies Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Willow & Stone Outdoor Furniture ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://willow-and-stone-outdoor-living.myshopify.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and personalized content. Cookies are created when your browser loads a particular website and are stored on your device’s memory.

Cookies can be either “session” cookies, which are deleted once you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain until they expire or are manually deleted. They are set either by the site owner (first-party cookies) or by third parties (third-party cookies) for features like analytics and advertising.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several reasons:

  • To ensure proper functionality: These cookies are essential to operate our website smoothly and to provide core features such as navigation and access to secure areas.
  • To enhance user experience: Cookies remember your preferences and past actions to provide you with a tailored browsing experience.
  • To perform analytics: We use cookies to analyze trends, track user movement across the website, and gather statistical data.
  • For marketing and advertising: These cookies allow us to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to browse our website and use its features. Without these cookies, services like shopping carts and secure login cannot be provided.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site. For example, we use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website, which helps us improve functionality and content.

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or location) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies from services such as:

  • Google Analytics: To gather statistical data about website usage and performance.
  • Facebook Pixel: For retargeting and tracking ad performance on Facebook and Instagram.
  • Shopify: As our platform provider, Shopify may also set cookies necessary for technical performance and checkout functions.

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these providers to understand how they handle data collected via cookies.

How You Can Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site and your ability to access certain features.

Instructions for Managing Cookies in Common Browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

Cookie Consent Banner

When you visit our website for the first time, you may see a cookie banner or popup asking you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. This allows you to make an informed choice before cookies are placed on your device.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business operations. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

More Information

To learn more about how we use and protect your personal data, please also read our Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, feel free to contact us at info@willowandstone.co.uk.

Last Updated: April 24, 2025