This Cookies Policy explains how Colours Across (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (https://www.coloursacross.co.uk/). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve efficiency, support security, and provide information that helps us enhance your browsing experience.

First-party cookies are set by Colours Across. Third-party cookies are set by external services such as payment providers or analytics tools.

 

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

- To recognise returning visitors

- To maintain site security (including CSRF protection)

- To support secure payment processing (e.g., via PayPal or Stripe)

- To enable essential site features such as the shopping cart, layout, or language preferences

- To measure website performance and understand how visitors use our pages (e.g., Wix Analytics)

 

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

Required for the website to function. These allow:

- Shopping cart functionality

- Secure login and payment operations

- Access to protected pages

Disabling these may cause parts of the website to stop working.

 

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to understand visitor behaviour and improve the website. These help us:

- Analyse traffic patterns

- Identify popular pages

- Detect errors or usability issues

Examples include Wix Analytics and anonymised third‑party measurement tools.

 

3. Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences, such as:

- Region or language

- Display settings

- Persistent cart or layout preferences

They improve your browsing experience.

 

4. Targeting / Marketing Cookies

These may be set when embedded third‑party tools are used (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, YouTube). They help enhance embedded content or support payment flows.

We do not currently use advertising cookies; however, some third-party integrations may set cookies for their own operational purposes.

 

Third‑Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by trusted partners, including:

- Wix (website hosting and infrastructure)

- PayPal or Stripe (payment processing)

- Analytics tools

These third parties may set cookies in line with their own privacy policies.

 

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner allowing you to accept, reject, or manage your cookie preferences.

 

You can also manage cookies at any time using your browser settings, including:

- Blocking or deleting cookies

- Adjusting privacy levels

- Clearing stored data

Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact how the website functions.

 

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. Please check this page regularly for updates.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: coloursacross@gmail.com

Website: https://www.coloursacross.co.uk/