This Cookie Policy explains how InsightShelf uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our platform, and improve your overall experience.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on InsightShelf. Essential cookies are necessary for our platform to function properly, allowing you to navigate the site, access secure areas, and use basic features like your shopping cart.

Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting anonymous information about which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter errors. This information helps us improve the functionality and design of our website.

Functionality cookies allow our platform to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region, to provide a more personalized experience. These cookies also enable features like remembering items in your cart between sessions.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to browse our website and use its features. Without these cookies, services like shopping carts and secure login areas cannot function properly. These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing purposes.

Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our platform, such as which pages are most frequently visited and whether error messages are received. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous, helping us improve how our platform works.

Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our platform to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features. For example, they may remember your selected currency or region, or store your cart contents between visits.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties to enhance our services. For example, we may use analytics services to help us understand how users interact with our platform. These third-party providers have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

We carefully select our third-party partners and ensure they meet our standards for data protection and privacy. However, we do not control the cookies set by third parties and recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including blocking or deleting cookies.

Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our platform may not function properly. Essential cookies are necessary for basic platform operations, and disabling them may prevent you from using certain services like placing orders or accessing your account.

6. Consent and Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our platform, we display a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept or decline these cookies. Your preferences are stored locally on your device and will be remembered for future visits.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies or adjusting your browser settings. If you have questions about how we use cookies or wish to update your preferences, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. More Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +442070303339
  • Address: 35/37 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7JN, United Kingdom

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.