A quieter way to understand cookies.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to keep the shopping experience running smoothly, remember useful preferences and help us understand how the website is being used. This policy explains what they are, why they may be used and how you can manage your choices.
We believe cookie choices should be straightforward. Essential cookies may be needed for the shop to function, while other types should only be used where the appropriate permission has been given.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of information placed on your computer, phone, tablet or other device when you visit a website. They allow a website to recognise a device and, depending on the type of cookie, remember certain information about a visit.
For an online shop such as KDA BLANKET, cookies can have a very practical purpose. They can help remember what has been placed in a shopping basket, support checkout functions, keep pages secure, remember selected preferences and help the website operate as expected.
Some cookies are also used for website statistics or other optional purposes. These are treated differently from cookies that are strictly necessary for the service you have requested.
A useful distinction: not every cookie has the same purpose. Some are necessary for the shop to work, while other cookies may depend on your choices and permission.
Why we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies where they are needed to provide the website and online shopping service, and where appropriate to understand how visitors interact with our pages. The exact cookies active on the website can change as website features, security requirements and services are updated.
Keeping the shop working
Certain cookies support basic functions such as navigation, shopping basket activity, checkout processes, security and other functions that you have requested.
Remembering preferences
Some technologies may remember choices or settings so that returning visitors do not have to make the same selection repeatedly.
Understanding the website
Where optional analytics technologies are used, they can help us understand general patterns such as which pages are useful and how the website performs.
Improving the experience
Website information can help us identify areas that could be made clearer, easier to navigate or more useful for customers.
Different cookies serve different purposes
We treat cookies according to what they do rather than simply treating every cookie as the same. The table below describes the main categories that may be relevant to the KDA BLANKET website.
| Category | What it may do | Choice |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Supports essential website functions such as shopping basket activity, checkout, security, navigation and requested online services. | May be used where necessary for the service. |
| Preferences | May remember settings or choices so the website can provide a more convenient experience. | Depends on the technology and its purpose. |
| Analytics | May provide general information about website visits, page performance and how visitors use the site. | Consent may be required where the technology is not exempt. |
| Marketing / similar technologies | If used, these technologies may support advertising, campaign measurement or similar activities. | Requires the appropriate permission where applicable. |
The exact cookie names, providers and durations can change as website functions are added, removed or updated. We aim to keep the information presented through the website’s cookie controls aligned with the technologies actually in use.
Strictly necessary cookies
Some cookies are closely connected with the service you have chosen to use. On an online shop, this can include technologies needed to support shopping basket activity, checkout, security or other functions that would not work properly without them.
These technologies are not used simply because they are convenient for us. Where a cookie or similar technology is genuinely necessary to provide a service requested by you, it may fall within the relevant exception under the applicable rules.
- Supporting the shopping basket and checkout process.
- Helping maintain essential website security.
- Supporting requested website functions and navigation.
- Helping pages and services operate reliably.
Even where consent is not required for a strictly necessary technology, we believe visitors should still be told that these technologies may be present and what role they play.
Preferences, analytics and other optional cookies
Optional cookies are different because they are not necessarily required for the basic shopping service. Depending on the tools installed on the website, they may be used to remember preferences, measure website performance or support other optional functions.
Where applicable rules require permission before an optional cookie or similar technology is placed on your device, we will seek that permission before using it for the relevant purpose.
Your choice matters
Choosing not to allow optional cookies should not be presented as a condition of simply browsing the website. Where a consent mechanism is provided, you can use it to make your preferences about optional technologies. You can also use the controls available in your browser to manage stored cookies.
What happens if you decline optional cookies?
The website should remain available for ordinary browsing and shopping where the relevant functions do not depend on the optional technology. Some convenience features or measurements may not operate in the same way when optional technologies are declined.
Third-party cookies and similar technologies
Some website functions may be provided with the assistance of third-party services. Depending on the services active on the website, those providers may use their own cookies, scripts, pixels or other technologies.
Third-party technologies can have different purposes and different retention periods. For that reason, we do not describe every possible third-party technology as though it were permanently part of the website. The actual services in use should be checked when the website is configured or updated.
- Third-party technologies should only be used for their intended website function or stated purpose.
- Where consent is required, the relevant permission should be obtained before the technology is used.
- Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy documentation as well as our website policies.
- Our cookie controls may provide additional information about optional technologies when they are active.
If a new third-party service is introduced, the cookie information may need to be updated to reflect its purpose, provider, technology type and retention period.
How you can manage cookies
You have several ways to manage cookies. Where the website provides a cookie preference tool, you can use that tool to make choices about optional technologies. Your browser also provides settings that can allow, block or remove cookies.
Website cookie controls
Where available, use the cookie settings or preference controls shown on the website to review and change your choices about optional technologies.
Browser settings
Most modern browsers allow you to view, remove, block or restrict cookies through their privacy or security settings.
Delete stored cookies
You can usually clear existing cookies from your browser. Removing them may mean that some website preferences or shopping functions need to be set up again.
Change your mind
Cookie choices are not necessarily permanent. Where a consent mechanism is available, you should be able to revisit your choices and change them.
One small practical point
Blocking every cookie can affect the way an online shop works. For example, functions connected with your basket, checkout, account or website security may depend on technologies that are necessary for the service. For that reason, browser controls are best used with an understanding of which functions you still want to use.
Changes, accuracy & disclaimer
Websites change over time. New features may be introduced, existing tools may be replaced, or a service may no longer be required. When that happens, our cookie information may also need to change.
We may therefore update this Cookie Policy when the website’s use of cookies or similar technologies changes, or when applicable requirements or guidance are updated.
This Cookie Policy is intended to explain our approach to cookies and similar technologies in clear, practical language. It does not describe a fixed list of individual cookie names unless those cookies are actually identified and confirmed as active on the website. The technologies used by WordPress, WooCommerce, the website theme, plugins, analytics services or other connected services may change as the site is maintained. Where a specific consent requirement applies, the relevant consent process should be used before the applicable optional technology is activated. Nothing in this policy is intended to remove, reduce or override any rights or protections that apply under mandatory UK law.
We also aim to keep our cookie information understandable rather than relying on technical language alone. If you have a question about a particular cookie or technology used on the website, you are welcome to contact us.
Questions about cookies?
If you would like clarification about this policy, the way our website uses cookies, or how to contact us about your privacy choices, please get in touch. We are happy to explain things in straightforward terms.