COOKIE POLICY
Website Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 21st March 2025
Welcome to Scaffold Essentials Ltd ("we", "us", or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them when you use our website https://www.scaffoldessentials.co.uk/.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
1.1 Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device, remember preferences, and enhance your browsing experience.
1.2 Cookies can be "session cookies," which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
2.1.1 These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without them, certain features such as order processing and account login cannot be provided.
2.1.2 Examples include session management and shopping cart functionality.
2.2 Performance Cookies
2.2.1 These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information on pages visited, time spent on the site, and errors encountered. This allows us to improve website performance and usability.
2.2.2 Examples include Google Analytics cookies.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
2.3.1 These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or saved shopping carts, to provide a more personalised experience.
2.3.2 Examples include saved login preferences.
2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
2.4.1 These cookies track browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
2.4.2 Examples include Google Ads and Facebook Pixel.
3. Third-Party Cookies
3.1 Some third-party cookies may be used on our website, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Pixel).
3.2 We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies for more details on their use of cookies.
4. How We Use Cookies
4.1 We use cookies to:
4.1.1 Provide essential website functionality, such as managing orders and maintaining login sessions.
4.1.2 Improve website performance by analysing user behaviour and interactions.
4.1.3 Personalise the user experience by remembering preferences and settings.
4.1.4 Deliver relevant advertising based on user interests.
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
5.1 You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
5.1.1 View cookies stored on your device.
5.1.2 Delete all or specific cookies.
5.1.3 Block cookies from specific websites or all websites.
5.1.4 Set alerts when cookies are placed.
5.2 Disabling or blocking cookies may affect website functionality and prevent certain features, such as placing orders or accessing accounts, from working correctly.
5.3 For more information on managing cookies, visit the help pages of your browser:
6. Google Analytics
6.1 Our website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous data on user interactions, helping us improve the site experience.
6.2 Google Analytics uses its own cookies to track website usage without personally identifying visitors.
6.3 To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
7.1 We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements.
7.2 Any updates will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:
Scaffold Essentials Ltd
Registered office: 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX
Email: sales@scaffoldessentials.co.uk
Phone: 0203 929 2079