Cookie Policy

What are cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how people use the site.

We use cookies to make sure the website works as expected, to improve your experience, and to understand how it is being used over time.

Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as signing in or completing forms.

• Session cookies — to keep you signed in during a visit
• Authentication cookies — so you do not need to log in repeatedly
• Security cookies — to help protect against misuse or unauthorised access

Functional cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and provide a more consistent experience.

• Shopping cart cookies — to remember items you have added
• Preference cookies — such as settings or display choices

Analytics cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the website, for example which pages are visited most often.

This information is used in an aggregated way and helps us improve the site.

Analytics cookies will only be used where you have given consent.

Third party services

Some cookies may be set by third party services we use to support the website.

• Stripe — used to process payments securely and help prevent fraud
• Google — if you choose to sign in using Google

These providers may set their own cookies in line with their own policies.

Your choices

You can control how cookies are used.

When you first visit the website, you will be given the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• view and delete cookies
• block cookies from specific sites
• block all cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of the website function.

Your rights

We follow the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

This means:

• we ask for consent before setting non-essential cookies
• essential cookies are used without consent as they are required for the site to operate
• you can withdraw consent at any time

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your knowledge.

Contact

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, contact hello@makergenerations.com.