Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how The Alphabet Gift Shop Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner.

Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal files.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable features such as:

  • Adding items to your basket
  • Completing checkout securely
  • Saving your cookie preferences

These cookies cannot be switched off as they are required for the website to operate.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, for example:

  • Which pages are visited most often
  • How customers move around the site
  • If users experience errors

This information helps us improve our website and customer experience. These cookies only collect anonymous data.

Marketing Cookies

Where enabled, marketing cookies may be used to:

  • Show relevant adverts on other platforms
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

These cookies will only be used if you provide consent via our cookie banner.

3. Shopify Cookies

Our website is hosted on Shopify. Shopify uses cookies to support essential site functionality, including:

  • Secure checkout
  • Shopping basket functionality
  • Fraud prevention

Some Shopify cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
  • Marketing and advertising platforms
  • Email marketing providers

These third parties may place cookies on your device if you consent to their use.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for further information.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

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