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Cookie Policy
Ginger6 Retail Limited | Company No: 7171753 | VAT No: 181 7432 05
Registered in England & Wales
This policy explains what cookies are, how Ginger6 Retail Limited uses them on ginger6.com, and what choices you have. For broader information on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
1What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit it. Cookies help sites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or items in your shopping basket, so the site behaves consistently when you return.
Cookies are used by almost every website. They do not cause harm to your device. If you choose to block them, you retain full control through your browser settings, although some parts of this website require cookies to function correctly.
2How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to track how visitors use ginger6.com. This helps us understand which pages are most useful, where visitors arrive from, and how we can improve the site and the products we offer.
We do not use cookies to identify you personally without your consent, and we do not sell cookie data to third parties.
3Types of Cookie We Use
Cookies on this site fall into two categories based on how long they last, and three categories based on their purpose.
By Duration
Session Cookies
Stored only while your browser is open. They are deleted automatically when you close the browser. These typically store an anonymous session ID so you can move between pages without having to log in on each one. They do not collect personal data from your device.
Persistent Cookies
Stored as a file on your device and remain when you close your browser. When you return to this site, the cookie is read and your preferences or browsing history on this site can be recognised. We use persistent cookies for Google Analytics.
By Purpose
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the website to function. They enable core features like adding items to your basket, logging in, and completing checkout. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They do not gather information that could be used for marketing.
Performance Cookies
These cookies let us monitor and improve how the site performs. They count visits, identify traffic sources, and show which pages are most and least popular. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited this site.
Functionality Cookies
These allow the site to remember the choices you make, such as your preferred currency or language, and to provide enhanced features. They may also be used to deliver services you have requested, such as watching a video. The information these cookies collect is usually anonymised.
4Managing Your Cookie Settings
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please be aware that removing or blocking cookies may affect your user experience, and parts of this website may no longer be fully accessible.
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Find the instructions for your browser below:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and site data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
If you block all cookies, including strictly necessary ones, you will not be able to use the shopping, account, or checkout features on this site.
We use Google Analytics, which sets persistent performance cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available on the Google website.
5Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. This policy was last reviewed in 2025.
For queries about cookies or data, contact us at sales@ginger6.com or call 01902 714533.
Your Privacy Matters
For full details on how we handle your personal data, read our Privacy Policy or contact the team directly.
COOKIE POLICY
What's a cookie?
•A "cookie" is a piece of information that is stored on your computer's hard drive and which records how you move your way around a website so that, when you revisit that website, it can present tailored options based on the information stored about your last visit. Cookies can also be used to analyse traffic and for advertising and marketing purposes.
•Cookies are used by nearly all websites and do not harm your system.
If you want to check or change what types of cookies you accept, this can usually be altered within your browser settings. You can block cookies at any time by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.
How do we use cookies?
•We use cookies to track your use of our website. This enables us to understand how you use the site and track any patterns with regards how you are using our website. This helps us to develop and improve our website as well as products and / or services in response to what you might need or want.
•Cookies are either:
- Session cookies: these are only stored on your computer during your web session and are automatically deleted when you close your browser – they usually store an anonymous session ID allowing you to browse a website without having to log in to each page but they do not collect any personal data from your computer; or
- Persistent cookies: a persistent cookie is stored as a file on your computer and it remains there when you close your web browser. The cookie can be read by the website that created it when you visit that website again. We use persistent cookies for Google Analytics.
•Cookies can also be categorised as follows:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential to enable you to use the website effectively, such as when buying a product and / or service, and therefore cannot be turned off. Without these cookies, the services available to you on our website cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering where you have been on the internet.
- Performance cookies: These cookies enable us to monitor and improve the performance of our website. For example, they allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources and see which parts of the site are most popular.
- Functionality cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. For instance, we may be able to provide you with news or updates relevant to the services you use. They may also be used to provide services you have requested such as viewing a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect is usually anonymised.