Last updated: 11/08/2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Hommeliness ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.hommeliness.co.uk (the "Site"). By continuing to browse or use our Site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them in accordance with the instructions below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the owners of the site. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and tracking scripts, which we refer to collectively as "cookies" in this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including to:
- Enable core store functionality (e.g., keeping items in your shopping cart, remembering your login session)
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language, currency, region)
- Understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it
- Personalize content and product recommendations
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising campaigns
- Prevent fraud and enhance the security of transactions
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly, such as enabling secure checkout, maintaining your shopping cart, and remembering items across pages. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be switched off in our systems.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter errors. This helps us improve how our Site works. We may use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.
Social Media Cookies
These cookies allow you to share content from our Site on social media platforms and may track your browsing activity across other websites and build a profile of your interests.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we work with third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device when you visit our Site, including:
- Payment processors (e.g., to process transactions securely)
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks (e.g., Meta, Google Ads)
- Customer support and chat tools
- Email marketing platforms
These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our Site and other websites. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties.
5. Cookie Duration
- Session cookies – Temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – Cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually, allowing the Site to remember you on return visits.
6. Your Cookie Choices
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Site, you will be shown a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies, and to manage your preferences by cookie category.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our Site, including your ability to add items to your cart, complete checkout, or stay logged in.
Guidance on managing cookies for common browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge
Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
You may opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through industry tools such as:
- [Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)](https://optout.aboutads.info)
- [Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)](https://optout.networkadvertising.org)
- [Your Online Choices (EU)](https://www.youronlinechoices.com)
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Because there is no industry-standard approach to DNT signals, our Site does not currently respond differently based on DNT browser settings.
8. Region-Specific Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights regarding cookies and your personal data:
- European Economic Area / UK (GDPR, PECR): We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies, and you may withdraw consent at any time.
- California (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, which may include certain advertising cookies. You can exercise this right via our cookie preference tool or "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link.
- Other jurisdictions: Additional rights may apply under local law; please contact us for more information.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@hommeliness.co.uk