Effective Date: 1 December 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how The Costume Workshop (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website: costumeworkshop.net (the “Website”). By using our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to the website owner to improve user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting privacy preferences or logging in.
- Examples:
- Website session cookies.
- Security cookies to protect against malicious activity.
2. Performance and Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality and performance of the Website, such as caching content for faster load times.
- Examples:
- Caching cookies to optimise website speed and performance.
3. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Website. These cookies help us understand website traffic, improve user experience, and analyse performance.
- Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) to track visitor behavior on the Website.
- Data collected: anonymised IP address, browser type, pages visited, and session duration.
Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through the CookieYes plugin, which provides you with the option to:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Customise your cookie preferences.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies; however, doing so may impact the functionality of the Website.
Third-Party Cookies
We do not use third-party advertising cookies or social media tracking cookies. However, third-party services such as Google Analytics may place cookies on your device to analyse traffic and usage patterns.
For more information on how Google Analytics handles your data, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
Cookie Duration
Cookies used on our Website may be either:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until deleted or until they reach their expiration date.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: info@costumeworkshop.net
Address: Costume Workshop, 8 Landguard Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7JU