Effective Date: 21 January 2025
At bytedeals.co.uk, we are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparency about how we use cookies on our website. This Cookie Policy outlines what cookies are, how we use them, and your options regarding their management, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve your experience by remembering your preferences, enabling website functionalities, and providing insights into how our website is used. Cookies may be categorised as “session cookies” (temporary and deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (stored on your device until they expire or are deleted).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on bytedeals.co.uk:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that allow you to log in, add items to your basket, and complete a purchase.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymised data about how visitors use our website, such as the pages viewed and time spent on the site. They help us improve functionality and user experience.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences, such as language settings or login details, providing a personalised experience.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to display relevant advertisements tailored to your interests.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions correctly and efficiently.
- Improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences.
- Analyse website performance to optimise features and content.
- Deliver personalised advertising and measure its effectiveness.
4. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our website. For detailed guidance, visit www.aboutcookies.org or consult your browser’s help section.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party cookies from trusted partners, such as Google Analytics, to analyse website usage and display relevant advertisements. These third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or our practices. The updated policy will be published on this page with the effective date clearly indicated.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at info@bytedeals.co.uk.