Cookies Policy

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.

2. HOW DO WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Make our website work (necessary cookies).

• Enable certain functions (e.g., user login, shopping baskets).

• Analyse how our website is used and improve its performance (analytics cookies).

• Remember your preferences (preference cookies).

• Serve advertisements and other marketing related functions relevant to your interests (marketing cookies).

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: These are required for the operation of our website and eCommerce platform. For example, to identify you as being logged in, and to make sure you can access secure areas

• Analytical/Performance Cookies: These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website.

• Functionality Cookies: These are used to recognise you when you return to our website and personalise content for you.

4. CONSENT AND LEGAL BASIS

Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we require your consent for the use of cookies except for those that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website.

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent to the use of non-essential cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie settings.

5. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

You can manage your cookie preferences via our Cookie Settings link on the Website. You may also block cookies by changing the settings on your browser, but this may affect the functionality of the Website.

For more information about managing cookies, visit:

• AboutCookies.org

• ICO Guide on Cookies

6. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We use third-party services such as Google Analytics, Facebook, Instagram, etc. that may set cookies on your device. Please refer to the privacy policies of these providers for more information.

7. CHANGES TO OUR COOKIES POLICY

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with an updated effective date.

8. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at marketing@festivelighting.co.uk or in writing at The Festive Lighting Company, Blackmoor, Wellington, Somerset TA21 9LQ.