Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device — computer, tablet or smartphone — when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or the contents of your shopping basket.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. They do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but they may be linked to personal data we hold about you.
How We Use Cookies
Ziol uses cookies to ensure our website functions correctly, to understand how visitors use our site, and where you have given your consent, to personalise your experience and show you relevant advertising. We use both first-party cookies (set by us directly) and third-party cookies (set by our trusted partners).
On your first visit to our website, a cookie consent banner will be displayed. You may choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies at that point. You may also update your preferences at any time via our cookie settings. Your consent is valid for 13 months, after which it will be requested again.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Necessary for the website to function. These cookies enable core features such as shopping cart, checkout and account access. The site cannot operate properly without them. | Shopify session, cart token, security tokens | No — always active |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve performance and content. | Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager | Yes |
| Marketing | Used to track visitors across websites in order to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. | Google Ads Conversion Tracking, Google Dynamic Remarketing, DoubleClick | Yes |
| Preferences | Allow the website to remember choices you have made, such as your language or region, to provide a more personalised experience. | Language preference, currency selection | Yes |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use to operate and improve our site. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:
- Google Analytics — measures website traffic and user behaviour. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Tag Manager — manages the implementation of tracking tags on our pages.
- Google Ads — tracks conversions and enables remarketing based on your browsing activity.
- Shopify — our e-commerce platform sets cookies to manage your shopping session, cart and checkout. Shopify Privacy Policy
We do not sell the data collected via cookies to any third parties.
Cookie Lifespan
Cookies may be either session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period. The cookies used on our website have a lifespan of up to 13 months, unless you clear them earlier.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have the right to manage, restrict or delete cookies at any time. You can do this in several ways:
- Cookie settings on our site — use the cookie preference centre available on our website to update your consent choices at any time.
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including your ability to add items to your cart or complete a purchase.
- Google opt-out — you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Ad personalisation — you can manage Google's ad personalisation settings at adssettings.google.com.
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), you have the right to be informed about the cookies we use and to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before your withdrawal.
If you have any concerns about how we use cookies or your personal data, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our practices. The date at the top of this page will always indicate when the policy was last updated. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Company: H & J Digital Business Ltd (trading as Ziol)
- Address: Unit 158829, Courier Point, 13 Freeland Park, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6FH, United Kingdom
- Email: ziolsuport@gmail.com
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (GMT)