Cookies

Sara O Jewellery uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure our website works correctly, to understand how visitors interact with it, and to support our marketing efforts where you have given consent. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, and how you can manage your preferences, in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you access a website. They help websites operate efficiently and store information such as your preferences or anonymized usage data.

We may also use similar technologies, including pixels or local storage. For simplicity, all such technologies are referred to as “cookies” in this policy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Necessary (Essential) Cookies

Purpose:
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. Without them, key features such as shopping carts, account login, and secure checkout cannot operate.

Legal basis:
These cookies are strictly necessary and do not require your consent.

Examples of functions:

  • Keeping track of items in your shopping cart
  • Maintaining security and preventing fraud
  • Supporting technical performance such as load balancing

2.2 Preference (Functional) Cookies

Purpose:
These cookies store your preferences and settings to improve your experience on the website.

Legal basis:
Consent is required if these cookies store personal data.

Examples of functions:

  • Saving language or location preferences
  • Remembering user-selected settings

2.3 Statistics / Analytical Cookies

Purpose:
These cookies allow us to analyze how visitors use our website so we can enhance its performance and usability.

Legal basis:
Consent is required under UK data protection laws.

Examples of functions:

  • Tracking the number of visitors and page views
  • Analyzing user behavior (anonymized where possible)

2.4 Marketing and Tracking Cookies

Purpose:
These cookies deliver personalized advertisements, evaluate marketing campaigns, and make content more relevant. They may be set by third-party providers.

Legal basis:
Explicit consent is always required.

Examples of functions:

  • Identifying whether you accessed our website via an advertisement
  • Measuring conversions such as purchases
  • Showing tailored advertisements on other platforms or social media

3. Third-Party Services

Some cookies may be placed by third-party providers that support our website’s functionality. Depending on your settings and the services we use, this may include:

  • Payment service providers (for secure payments)
  • Delivery and logistics partners
  • Website hosting and platform providers
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Marketing and advertising services (e.g., Meta Ads, Google Ads)
  • Email marketing platforms (such as newsletters)

Note: These third parties may also collect your personal data. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

4. How You Can Manage or Delete Cookies

4.1 Via Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you can set your cookie preferences through the cookie banner. You can accept or reject all non-essential cookies. You can also update your choices at any time via:
[Insert link to cookie settings or cookie banner]

4.2 Via Your Browser

You can manage or remove cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact the functionality of certain parts of the website.

5. Links to Other Policies

For further details on how we collect and process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated

7. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Sara O Jewellery
Email: info@saraojwellery.co.uk
Address: 123 Jewellery Lane, London, England, UK

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or technologies used. The latest version will always be available on our website, along with the most recent update date.