Cookie Policy
This information is stored on your computer, tablet or mobile phone (your “Device”) in small files called cookies.
As you interact with the B2B Website, we may automatically collect Technical Data about your equipment, browsing actions and patterns. We collect this data by using cookies and other similar technologies.
Most websites will use cookies and, used responsibly on sites you trust, they are completely safe. They store no personal information and are removed when no longer required. You can stop websites putting cookies on your Device by using your web browser's privacy settings.
This Cookie Policy tells you what cookies we use and gives you the option not to proceed if you do not wish to use cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your Device when you visit certain web pages. Our B2B Website uses cookies for purposes such as keeping track of what you have in your basket, and to remember you when you return to our website.
To order products on our B2B Website, you need to have cookies enabled - see the “Managing Cookies & Tracking Technology” section below. If you don't wish to enable cookies, you'll still be able to browse our B2B Website and use it for research purposes. Most web browsers have cookies enabled, but see the “Managing Cookies” section below for help to turn them on should you need to.
Please note that cookies can't harm your Device. We don't store personally identifiable information such as credit card details in cookies we create, but we do use encrypted information gathered from them to help improve your experience of our B2B Website. For example, they help us to identify and resolve errors, or to determine relevant related products to show you when you're browsing.
We're giving you this information as part of our initiative to comply with recent legislation, and to make sure we're honest and clear about your privacy when using all our websites.
Our Cookies
Our B2B Website uses cookies. Some are essential to the functionality of the website - for example we use a cookie to store your shopping basket. Some are used to enhance your experience. We store no personal information without your prior and explicit permission.
Our cookies don't store sensitive information such as your name, address or payment details: they simply hold the 'key' that, once you're signed in, is associated with this information. However, if you'd prefer to restrict, block or delete cookies from our B2B Website, or any other website, you can use your browser to do this. Each browser is different, so check the 'Help' menu of your particular browser (or your Device’s manual) to learn how to change your cookie preferences.
We may use both “session” cookies and “persistent” cookies on the B2B Website. We will use the session cookies to keep track of you whilst you navigate the website. We may use the persistent cookies to enable our B2B Website to recognise you when you visit. When using standard web browser settings, the session cookies will be deleted from your computer when you close your browser. Persistent cookies will remain stored on your computer until deleted, or until they reach a specified expiry date.
We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of this B2B Website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies, which are stored on users' computers. The information generated relating to our B2B Website is used to create reports about the use of the website. Google will store this information. Google's privacy policy is available at:
www.google.com/privacypolicy.html.
Here's a list of the main cookies we use, and what we use them for. You'll find information about 3rd party cookies below.
The table below explains the cookies we use and why:
|
Cookie |
Name |
Purpose |
|
Cookie Acceptance |
acceptCookieCookie |
Remember that a user has clicked the button to accept cookies |
|
Cloudflare |
_cfduid |
For CloudFlare functionality. |
|
InterSell |
PHPSESSID |
Used for site functionality, storing state of logged in user, basket etc |
|
Google Analytics |
_ga, _gid, _gat |
These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our website. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the website. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the website, where visitors have come to the website from and the pages they visited. |
Google Analytics
We also use Google Analytics to monitor the usage of our B2B Website and tailor sections to better suit our customers’ needs. The following cookies are created to anonymously track this usage:
|
COOKIE NAME |
LIFESPAN |
DESCRIPTION |
|
__utma |
2 years from set/update |
Used to distinguish users and sessions. The cookie is created when the javascript library executes and no existing __utma cookies exists. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
|
__utmb |
30 mins from set/update |
Used to determine new sessions/visits. The cookie is created when the javascript library executes and no existing __utmb cookies exists. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
|
__utmc |
End of browser session |
Not used in ga.js. Set for interoperability with urchin.js. Historically, this cookie operated in conjunction with the __utmb cookie to determine whether the user was in a new session/visit. |
|
__utmz |
6 months from set/update |
Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached your site. The cookie is created when the javascript library executes and is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics |
'Share' tools and 3rd Party Content
We don't control the settings of third party website cookies, so we suggest you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them. If you go on to a web page that contains embedded content, for example from YouTube, you may be sent cookies from these websites.
Applicable law
Our gathering, processing and use of personal data, as well as our use of cookies, are governed by the law of England and Wales.
Further information about cookies
If you'd like to learn more about cookies in general and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org.uk (opens in a new window - please note that we can't be responsible for the content of external websites).
3.
Managing Cookies & Tracking Technology
If cookies aren't enabled on your computer, it will mean that your shopping experience on our B2B Website will be limited to browsing and researching; you won't be able to add products to your basket and buy them.
If you're not sure of the type and version of web browser you use to access the Internet:
For PCs: click on 'Help' at the top of your browser window and select the 'About' option
For Macs: with the browser window open, click on the Apple menu and select the 'About' option
How to check cookies are enabled for PCs
Google Chrome
1. Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select Options
2. Click the 'Under the Hood' tab, locate the 'Privacy' section, and select the 'Content settings' button
3. Now select 'Allow local data to be set'
Microsoft Internet Explorer
1. Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select 'Internet options' , then click on the 'Privacy' tab
2. Ensure that your Privacy level is set to Medium or below, which will enable cookies in your browser
3. Settings above Medium will disable cookies
Mozilla Firefox
1. Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select Options
2. Then select the Privacy icon
3. Click on Cookies, then select 'allow sites to set cookies'
Safari
1. Click on the Cog icon at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option
2. Click on 'Security', check the option that says 'Block third-party and advertising cookies'
3. Click 'Save'
How to check cookies are enabled for Macs
Microsoft Internet Explorer on OSX
1. Click on 'Explorer' at the top of your browser window and select 'Preferences' options
2. Scroll down until you see 'Cookies' under Receiving Files
3. Select the 'Never Ask' option
Safari on OSX
1. Click on 'Safari' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option
2. Click on 'Security' then 'Accept cookies'
3. Select the 'Only from site you navigate to'
Mozilla and Netscape on OSX
1. Click on 'Mozilla' or 'Netscape' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option
2. Scroll down until you see cookies under 'Privacy & Security'
3. Select 'Enable cookies for the originating web site only'
Opera
1. Click on 'Menu' at the top of your browser window and select 'Settings'
2. Then select 'Preferences', select the 'Advanced' tab
3. Then select 'Accept cookies' option
All other browsers
Please consult your documentation or online help files.
What's Next?
If you continue to use the B2B Website we will take this as explicit permission to use the cookies outlined above.
How to contract us
If you want any further information in regard to this policy please contact:
Portmeirion Group UK Limited
London Road
Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7QQ
or email: