Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy
Bargain Bikes Shop
📧 Email: bargainbikesshop@gmail.com | ☎️ Phone: 01909 480393
🏠 Billing Address: Ryton Place, Worksop, S80 1JJ, United Kingdom

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Bargain Bikes Shop uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

Cookies are small files that are stored on your device (such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. These files enable the website to remember your actions and preferences over time, which helps improve your browsing experience.

If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you can change your cookie settings or block them entirely. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by the websites you visit. Cookies allow websites to store certain information, such as your preferences, browsing history, and whether you are logged in to your account. These files help improve the user experience, enhance website performance, and provide personalized content.

There are two main types of cookies:

First-party cookies: Set by Bargain Bikes Shop and used to improve your experience on our site.
Third-party cookies: Set by external services, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms, to collect data for advertising or tracking purposes.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the website, such as enabling you to navigate the site and use its features (e.g., adding products to your cart). Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
Performance and Analytics Cookies:
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use them to gather data on page views, site traffic, and user behavior, allowing us to improve website performance. For example, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about website usage.
Functionality Cookies:
These cookies are used to remember your preferences (such as language settings or login information) and provide a personalized experience. They enable us to offer features like saved shopping carts or wish lists.
Advertising Cookies:
We may use cookies to display targeted ads based on your interests. These cookies track your browsing activities across different websites to show relevant ads. We may work with third-party partners (like Google Ads or Facebook) to deliver these ads.
Social Media Cookies:
These cookies allow you to share content from our website on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. They also help us monitor the effectiveness of our social media campaigns.

What Cookies Do We Use?

Here are some of the cookies that may be used on our website:

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They are used to track your session on the website.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period (e.g., 30 days) to remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience.
Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by services like Google Analytics, Facebook, and other advertising platforms. These cookies help us monitor website traffic and display ads.

Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have the right to manage the cookies we use on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:

View which cookies are stored on your device
Delete cookies
Block cookies
Control cookie preferences

How to Control Cookies in Your Browser:

Google Chrome:
Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. From here, you can choose to allow or block cookies.
Mozilla Firefox:
Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can manage cookies under the "Manage Data" section.
Microsoft Edge:
Go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and site permissions. You can adjust your cookie settings here.
Safari:
Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data. You can control cookies from here.

For more information on how to manage cookies on your device, please consult the help section of your web browser.

Cookie Consent Banner:

When you visit our website, we show you a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or manage your preferences through the settings.

Cookies and Personal Data

Cookies themselves do not collect personal information, but some of the data we gather from cookies (such as browsing history or purchase activity) may be linked to personal information you’ve provided, such as your name or email address. We handle this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to set cookies on your device. These third parties include:

Google Analytics: Used to analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: Used to enable social sharing features and track social media engagement.
Google Ads: Used to serve personalized ads and monitor ad campaign performance.

These third-party cookies may collect data about your online activities across different websites. Please check their privacy policies for more information on how they use your data.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update the policy, we will post the new version on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:

📧 Email: bargainbikesshop@gmail.com
☎️ Phone: 01909 480393