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Cookie Policy

Updated on 1st October 2024

At City of London Cigars, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website, www.cityoflondoncigars.com (the “Site”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).  

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit websites. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owner to enhance the user experience.

Cookies can be classified into different types depending on their function and how long they remain on your device:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specific period or until deleted manually.
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services integrated into the website, such as analytics or advertising providers.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including to improve functionality, analyse website traffic, and deliver personalised content. The types of cookies we use are as follows:

2.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. They enable basic functions such as navigation and access to secure areas of the site.

  • Examples:
    • Remembering items in your shopping cart.
    • Maintaining user session data.

Consent Requirement: These cookies do not require your consent as they are essential to provide you with the services requested.

2.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information on page visits, traffic sources, and other analytics. This data is aggregated and anonymous.

  • Examples:
    • Google Analytics, to track website traffic and performance.
    • User behaviour insights to improve site design.

Consent Requirement: We require your consent to use these cookies.

2.3. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to remember your choices (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced, personalised features.

  • Examples:
    • Remembering your login details.
    • Providing personalised content recommendations.

Consent Requirement: We require your consent to use these cookies.

2.4. Targeting or Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

  • Examples:
    • Google AdSense, to display relevant ads based on your browsing behaviour.
    • Social media tracking, to show relevant ads on social platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram).

Consent Requirement: We require your consent to use these cookies.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to the cookies we set, third parties (such as advertising networks and analytics providers) may set cookies on your device when you visit our site. These third-party cookies help to improve our services and deliver personalised ads. We do not control these cookies, and you should consult the privacy policies of the third parties for more information on their data collection practices.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:

4.1. Cookie Banner and Consent

When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use cookies. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies (such as analytics and advertising cookies). Your preferences will be remembered for future visits, but you can change your settings at any time.

4.2. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block cookies: Refuse all or specific types of cookies.
  • Delete cookies: Remove cookies that are already on your device.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the website and limit your access to certain features. 

4.3. Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies

To opt out of cookies used by third-party services, you can visit the following links:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out
  • Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or in accordance with legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes through our website.

If you have any concerns about our handling of your personal data, please contact us [email protected] .

6. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 203 089 4334

Address: 134 Grays Inn Road, Holborn, London, WC1X 8AS

By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services. Cookie Policy

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website.

These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements.