Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device. They contain a string of characters that help websites recognise your browser or device when you visit.
(These cookies are for your browser, not your biscuit tin.)
What are cookies used for?
Cookies help a website remember if you’ve visited before. They allow us to understand how our site is used, help you move between pages smoothly, remember your preferences, and generally improve your browsing experience.
They can also help make the advertising you see online more relevant to you and your interests.
What types of cookies does Universal Textiles use?
There are four main categories of cookies, all of which Universal Textiles uses on its website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They allow you to browse the site and use key features, such as adding items to your basket and completing checkout.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember how you use the site, such as your login details, preferences, and recently viewed products, to provide a more personalised experience.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set by Universal Textiles, our advertising partners, or third parties such as Google. They are used to show advertising that is relevant to your interests.
They may track that your device has visited our website and, in some cases, your browsing activity on other websites. This information may be shared with advertisers and advertising networks to measure the effectiveness of campaigns or provide aggregated usage statistics.
How long will cookies stay on my device?
Cookies can be either:
Session cookies – these are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – these remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.
First-party and third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set by Universal Textiles.
Third-party cookies are set by external partners who provide services on our behalf, such as analytics or advertising.
These third parties may use cookies to help us understand how our website is used or to show you relevant products and services elsewhere on the internet.
How to control and delete cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
To clear cookies: http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser%27s-Cookies
To disable cookies: http://www.wikihow.com/Disable-Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of our website function.
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.