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Cookie Declaration TheWhiskyBarrel.com

Last Updated: 20 December 2024

Introduction
This Cookie Declaration explains how TheWhiskyBarrel.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. For more information on how we protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve the user experience, and provide information to site owners. Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by external service providers (third-party cookies).

Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies used on TheWhiskyBarrel.com as follows:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

    • Description: These cookies are essential for the website’s operation. Without these cookies, services you have asked for—such as adding products to your cart or securely logging into your account—cannot be provided.
    • Examples:
      • Session cookies that maintain the continuity of your browsing session.
      • Cookies that help us comply with security measures and regulations.

  2. Functional Cookies

    • Description: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., language settings or region).
    • Examples:
      • Cookies that store user preferences like currency selection.
      • Cookies that remember your wish list items.

  3. Performance & Analytics Cookies

    • Description: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting information about visits, traffic sources, and page usage. All data collected is aggregated and anonymized.
    • Examples:
      • Google Analytics cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid) that track user behavior and website performance metrics.
      • Internal analytics tools that measure user engagement.

  4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

    • Description: These cookies are used to deliver content and advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. They can track browsing habits and activity across our website and other sites.
    • Examples:
      • Cookies from advertising partners that display relevant promotions.
      • Retargeting cookies used to show you products you viewed on our site as ads on other websites.

Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device to perform services on our behalf, including analytics, marketing, and customer support. Please note that these third parties may have their own privacy policies and cookie notices, which we recommend reviewing.

Your Cookie Choices
Consent:
When you first visit TheWhiskyBarrel.com, you will be presented with a cookie banner or pop-up asking you to set your cookie preferences. You can choose to accept all cookies or configure your settings to allow only certain categories of cookies. Your consent preference will be stored and remembered for future visits.

Changing Your Preferences:
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Accessing our Cookie Settings page, or
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

Please Note: Some features of our website may not function properly if you choose to disable certain cookies.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can learn more about how to manage cookies for popular browsers here:

Data Protection and Privacy
Some of the data collected by cookies may be considered personal data under applicable law. Our use of personal data obtained through cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy, which includes details on how you can exercise your data protection rights.

Updates to This Cookie Declaration
We may update this Cookie Declaration from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will post any revisions on this page and indicate the date of the last update above. Please review it regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Declaration or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [info@thewhiskybarrel.com]
Address: UNIT 3, Cupar, KY15 5JY, United Kingdom