Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how OffPiste Wines (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control their use.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function efficiently, enhance the user experience, and provide information to website owners about site usage.
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Functionality: To ensure the website operates correctly and securely.
- Preferences: To remember your preferences and consent choices.
- Performance: To analyse how visitors use our website and improve its overall performance.
- Security: To protect our website from spam and fraudulent activity.
4. Types of cookies we use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled through our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in, submitting forms, or setting privacy preferences.
Examples include:
- WordPress authentication and session cookies
- Security and load-balancing cookies
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to measure and improve the performance of our website by collecting information about how visitors interact with it. All information collected is aggregated and anonymised.
We use Google Analytics, which helps us understand metrics such as page visits, traffic sources, and time spent on the site.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable the website to remember choices you make, such as your cookie consent preferences, to provide a more personalised and convenient experience.
Example:
- A cookie remembering your language or consent choice.
Security Cookies
To protect our website and users, we use Google reCAPTCHA, which helps prevent spam and abusive activity. These cookies are used to assess risk and maintain site security.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by trusted third-party services, such as Google Analytics and Google reCAPTCHA, to perform functions on our behalf. These third parties have their own privacy policies that govern how they process information.
6. Managing your cookie preferences
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the website.
For more information about managing cookies, you can visit: https://www.allaboutcookies.org
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
info@offpistewines.com