Cookies Policy
RAKE Online Ltd ("RAKE," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding our use of cookies and similar technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences in accordance 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 when you visit a website. They help improve functionality, remember user preferences, and provide insights into site usage. Cookies may be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by external services).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
Required
These cookies are necessary for the site to function properly, including capabilities like logging in and adding items to the cart.
Personalization
These cookies store details about your actions to personalize your next visit to the website.
Marketing
These cookies are used to optimize marketing communications and show you ads on other sites.
Analytics
These cookies help us understand how you interact with the site. We use this data to identify areas to improve.
For specific information about the Cookies that we use to operate our store with Shopify, see https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies
3. Legal Basis for Processing Cookies
Under UK GDPR and PECR, we rely on the following legal bases:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Processed based on legitimate interest.
All Other Cookies: Processed only with your explicit consent, which you can provide or withdraw at any time.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure our website functions properly.
Improve website performance and usability.
Deliver targeted advertisements where consent has been given.
Analyse visitor behaviour to enhance our services.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control or disable cookies through:
Our Cookie Banner: Adjust your preferences when you first visit our site.
Browser Settings: Modify cookie permissions in your browser settings.
Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party providers offer opt-out options (e.g., Google Ads Preferences).
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.
6. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and other tracking technologies. These third parties may collect and process your data in accordance with their privacy policies. We ensure that third parties comply with UK GDPR and provide adequate data protection measures.
7. Data Retention
Cookies are stored for varying durations:
Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Stored for a longer period unless deleted by you. Details on storage duration are available in our [Cookie Settings] page.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. If changes require new consent, we will request this accordingly.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
RAKE Online Ltd
The Church Brigade Hall, Durham, DH6 2NB
Email: hello@rakeonline.co.uk
Last Updated: [15/02/2025]