Cookie Policy

Information About Our Use of Cookies

This Cookie Policy explains how Whisky-Online Ltd ("we", "us" or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites.

Cookies help us provide you with a better browsing experience, improve the functionality of our website, analyse website traffic and, where permitted, provide relevant marketing and advertising.

By using our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this policy. Where required by law, we will seek your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files containing letters and numbers that are stored on your computer, tablet, mobile phone or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies enable websites to recognise your device, remember information about your visit and improve your browsing experience. They may also be used to help website owners understand how visitors interact with their websites.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled through our systems.

They may be used to:

  • Enable secure login to customer accounts;
  • Maintain shopping basket functionality;
  • Process payments and transactions;
  • Remember privacy preferences;
  • Prevent fraud and maintain website security.

Without these cookies, certain parts of our website may not function properly.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information such as:

  • Number of visitors;
  • Pages viewed;
  • Time spent on the website;
  • Navigation paths through the website.

This information helps us improve website performance, usability and customer experience.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality, including:

  • Language preferences;
  • Region settings;
  • Customer account preferences;
  • Other personalised website features.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you view and the links you follow.

They may be used to:

  • Deliver relevant advertising;
  • Measure advertising performance;
  • Limit the number of times you see an advertisement;
  • Help us understand the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Where permitted, information collected through these cookies may be shared with trusted advertising and marketing partners.

Shopify Cookies and Consent Management

Our website is hosted on Shopify. Shopify and certain integrated applications may place cookies and similar technologies on your device to enable website functionality, process transactions, improve performance, provide analytics and support marketing activities.

We use Shopify's Privacy & Compliance tools to help manage cookie consent and user preferences. When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept, reject or customise your cookie preferences in accordance with applicable laws.

The cookies used on our website may change from time to time as Shopify updates its platform or as we introduce new services, applications or functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third parties when you visit our website. These may include:

  • Analytics providers;
  • Advertising networks;
  • Social media platforms;
  • Payment providers;
  • Review and customer feedback services;
  • Other service providers integrated with our website.

We do not control third-party cookies. For further information about how these cookies are used, please refer to the relevant third party's privacy and cookie policies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner presented when you visit our website.

You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device;
  • Delete cookies;
  • Block some or all cookies;
  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and some services may not operate correctly.

Cookie Retention

Cookie retention periods vary depending on the type and purpose of the cookie. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while others may remain on your device for a longer period.

We retain cookies only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil their intended purpose.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, regulatory guidance, technology or our business practices.

Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Whisky-Online Ltd

Email: info@whisky-online.com

Website: www.whisky-online.com

Privacy Policy

For further information about how we collect, use and protect your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.