Cookie Policy

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

A cookie is a data file, which often includes a unique identifier, that is sent to your browser from a web server and is then stored on the hard drive of the device you are using to browse the website. Each website you visit can send its own cookie to your browser if your browser’s preferences allow it, but to protect your privacy your browser only permits a website to access cookies it has already sent to you, not cookies sent to you by other sites.

Users have the opportunity to set their devices to accept all cookies, to notify them when a cookie is issued, or not to receive cookies at any time. Each browser is different, so check the ‘Help’ menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences. Please be aware that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

HOW WE USE COOKIES

You can find more information about the types of cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them below:

CATEGORY 1: STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES

These are required for the operation of a website. Examples are cookies used for online shopping baskets or to protect against fraud.

Notice for users:

These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.

CATEGORY 2: ANALYTICAL/ PERFORMANCE COOKIES

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Notice for users:

These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor’s name. All information that these cookies collect is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous. It is only used to improve how a website works.

These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website (for example, as part of Google Analytics or Omniture)

CATEGORY 3: FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES

Functionality cookies enable users to be recognised when they return to our site and enable us to personalise our content by remembering preferences e.g. in relation to language choices or font size and in relation to previous cookie choices.

Notice for users:

We also use social media cookies, to allow you to share our content on social media

These are used to recognise users when they return to a website. They remember user choices and enable the personalisation of content.

CATEGORY 4: TARGETING COOKIES

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

Notice for users:

They allow information about your browsing habits to be shared with other organisations such as advertisers. This makes it possible for you to receive adverts that are more relevant to you and your interests. These cookies can tell us if you have seen a specific advert and can therefore be used to limit the number of times you see a specific advert, as well as help measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. If you disable these cookies, you will still see adverts but they won’t be tailored to your interests.

We also use cookies that track visits from social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. These cookies allow us to re-target users with personalised advertisements when using our site and other sites across the internet.

CATEGORY 5: SOCIAL MEDIA COOKIES

These cookies allow you to share what you’ve been doing on the website on social media such as Facebook and Twitter.

Notice for users:

These cookies are not within our control. Please refer to the respective privacy policies for how their cookies work.

HOW TO CONTROL AND DELETE COOKIES

If you wish to restrict or block the cookies which are set on the Site (or, indeed, on any other website) you can do this through your browser settings. The ‘Help’ function within your browser should tell you how.

Alternatively, visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org/ for comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of browsers. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer, as well as more general information about cookies.

Be aware that restricting cookies may affect your ability to navigate and use our Website.

CONTACTING US AND YOUR RIGHTS OF COMPLAINT

Questions, comments or requests concerning this privacy notice are welcomed and should be addressed to Data Protection Coordinator at The Silver Spoon Company, Western House, Lynchwood Business Park, Peterborough, PE2 6BP.

You have the right to make a complaint to the UK Information Commissioners’ Office (‘ICO’) or to seek a remedy through the courts if you believe that your rights have been breached.

If you have a concern about any aspect of our privacy practices, including the way we’ve handled your information, you can report it to the ICO). You can find details of how to do this on the ICO website at ttps://ico.org.uk/concerns/ or by calling their helpline on 0303 123 1113.

This cookies policy was last updated on May 2021.