Processing of personal data
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Like most websites, our sites use cookies to collect information. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or other devices (such as smartphones or "tablets") while you browse our websites. They are used to "remember" when your computer or device accesses our sites. They allow us to see if you are logged in to the site and to remember what items you have in your shopping cart. Cookies are essential for our websites to work efficiently and to help you shop online with us. They are also used to tailor the products and services offered and promoted to you, both on our websites and elsewhere.
INFORMATION COLLECTED
Some cookies collect information about your browsing and purchasing behavior when you access our sites through the same computer or device. This includes information about pages viewed, products purchased and your journey around a website. All data sent via cookies is anonymous and will never contain individual details such as name, address, telephone number or payment details. For more detailed information on how cookies work, visit www.allaboutcookies.org
WHAT ARE COOKIES USED FOR?
Cookies are used with our marketing partners to present you with relevant offers and advertising as you browse other sites on the Internet based on your browsing activity on our sites. Cookies also allow us to work with our web analytics partners to see how you like to use our site, the pages or special features you prefer and help us promote and improve them . This helps us continually improve the relevance of our promotional communications, your shopping experience and our products and services.
The main purposes for which cookies are used are:
- For technical purposes essential for the efficient functioning of our websites, in particular with regard to online transactions and website navigation.
- For us to show you quality content, especially web ads and targeted updates.
- To allow us to collect information about your browsing and shopping patterns, including to monitor the success of campaigns, etc.
- To enable us to fulfill our contractual obligations to make payments to third parties when a product is purchased by someone who visited our site from a site operated by those parties.
DELETING COOKIES
Most web browsers will provide an option to disable or delete cookies. How you do this depends on the browser you are using. Instructions for disabling cookies can usually be found in your browser's "Help" menu. Note that, in common with most other transaction sites, if you disable only third-party cookies, you will be prevented from making purchases on our sites. You may also find that the functionality of many other websites and services will be affected. Cookies can be deleted using your web browser. However, unless disabled, they will be reapplied the next time you visit a website.