At Barbers Direct (https://barbersdirect.co.uk), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyse traffic, and serve relevant ads through platforms such as Google AdSense. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and collect analytical data. Cookies can be session-based (expire when you close your browser) or persistent (remain on your device for a set period).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include actions such as logging in, navigation, and access to secure areas.
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us improve content, site speed, and functionality.
c) Advertising & Personalisation Cookies
We use third-party advertising services such as Google AdSense that may set cookies to:
- Deliver relevant ads
- Limit ad frequency
- Measure ad campaign performance
These may track your browsing across websites and build a profile of your interests.
3. Google AdSense and Cookies
Our website displays ads served by Google AdSense, which uses cookies and/or device identifiers to personalise advertising content. According to Google’s EU User Consent Policy, we:
- Provide clear notice of cookie usage
- Obtain user consent where legally required
- Allow users to manage or withdraw their consent
To learn more about how Google uses cookies in advertising, visit:
👉 https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
4. Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through:
- Your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
- Third-party tools such as https://www.aboutads.info/choices
- Cookie consent banners (we recommend implementing a consent tool like CookieYes, Complianz, or Cookiebot)
Please note: Disabling cookies may affect your experience and limit functionality.
5. Your Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy — unless you have disabled them through your browser or settings.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy occasionally to comply with legal or technical changes. Any updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookies Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: barbersdirect.co.uk@gmail.com
Website: https://barbersdirect.co.uk