COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: March 24, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Auret (www.auret.co.uk) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with our website.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy and our Privacy Policy.
This policy is compliant with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
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WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device — computer, tablet, or smartphone — when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites function correctly, improve the user experience, and provide insight into how visitors interact with the site. They may remember your preferences, browsing activity, and items added to your shopping bag.
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TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function. Without them, key features cannot be provided.
Examples include:
- Shopping bag and checkout functionality
- Secure payment processing
- Session management and security verification
- Fraud prevention
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate.
2. Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can continue to improve performance and the overall experience.
Information collected may include:
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Traffic sources and referral paths
- Website performance and error tracking
All data collected is anonymised and used solely for internal analysis. We may use services such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
3. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track browsing behaviour and help deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests.
These cookies may be used to:
- Display personalised ads across platforms (including Meta / Instagram)
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Build audience segments for retargeting
These technologies may track your interaction with our website and advertisements on third-party platforms.
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YOUR COOKIE CHOICES
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may choose to accept all cookies or manage your preferences individually.
You can update your preferences or withdraw consent at any time by:
- Using the cookie settings option on our website
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and experience of our website.
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit: www.aboutcookies.org
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THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies on our website are placed by trusted third-party services. These may include:
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Payment processors (e.g. Shopify Payments)
- Advertising platforms (e.g. Meta Pixel)
Each third party operates under its own privacy and cookie policy. We encourage you to review their policies independently.
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DATA RETENTION
Cookies are stored for varying lengths of time depending on their purpose:
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: stored for a defined period (typically between 30 days and 2 years)
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CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or how we use cookies.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed.
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CONTACT
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Auret Customer Support
Email: info@auret.co.uk
Website: www.auret.co.uk
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