COOKIES POLICY
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files that are used to track the usage of a website and customize the
user’s experience. These cookies are stored on your computer and can be accessed by
the website server when you return, allowing it to tailor your experience based on the
stored information.
At Lion Sheds, we use cookies to help you shop more efficiently on our website and to
place online orders. However, we do not store any personally identifiable information in
our cookie data. In addition, we may also use selected third-party suppliers who place
cookies on your computer to enhance your online experience on our website.
It is important to note that cookies are safe to be stored on your computer, and most
web browsers have cookie storage enabled by default. However, if you prefer, you have
the option to disable cookies in your browser settings.
Please keep in mind that disabling cookies in your browser may limit your ability to shop
online with us. Cookies are necessary for processing products in your basket and
completing orders. Therefore, if cookies are disabled, you may not be able to make
purchases through our website.
In order to fully utilize the online shopping and personalized features of our website,
your computer, tablet, or mobile phone needs to accept cookies. Cookies are essential
for providing certain personalized features, and without them, the functionality of our
website may be reduced.
Please note that our cookies do not store sensitive information such as your name,
address, or payment details. They simply hold a unique identifier associated with this
information. However, if you prefer to limit, block, or delete cookies from our website or
any other site, you can do so through your browser settings. Each browser has different
procedures, so you can refer to the “Help” menu of your specific browser or consult your
device’s manual to learn how to manage your cookie preferences.
Our business partners that may set cookies include but are not limited to:
* Google
* Twitter
* Facebook
By using the our websites, you are consenting to the use of cookies outlined in this
privacy policy
How do we use cookies?
Our cookies help us:
To ensure your privacy and security, we want to clarify that we do not use cookies to
collect personally identifiable information, sensitive information, or pass any data to
advertising networks or third parties without your explicit permission. Additionally, our
cookies are not used to pay sales commissions.
How Do I Manage Cookies?
If the settings on your browser allow cookies, we interpret this as your consent to use
cookies and your continued use of our website indicates your acceptance of this policy.
If you prefer to remove or disable cookies from our site, you can learn how to do so
below. However, please note that by doing this, our site may not function as expected
and some features may not work properly.
Our own cookies
We use cookies to make our website work including:
There is no way to prevent these cookies being set other than to not use our site
Third party cookies
Our website, like many others, utilizes cookies to enhance the overall shopping
experience and constantly strive for site development and improvement. This may
involve incorporating functionalities offered by third parties. An example of this is the
inclusion of embedded YouTube videos on our product pages. It is important to note that
neither our own cookies nor those used by our trusted third parties store any sensitive
information about you. The following cookies are employed on our website:
Google Analytics – We work with Google to be able to view and analyse visitor
information. This helps us to improve our website to make your shopping experience the
best it can be. Find more information about Google’s privacy policy here:
www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html
YouTube – We use YouTube to provide helpful product videos and information to help
you during your time on our website. More information on the YouTube privacy policy is
here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10364219?hl
Bing – We use Bing Analytics which allows us to monitor website performance and
customer experience. The Bing privacy policy can be found here:
https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-gb/privacystatement
Facebook – We used Facebook for marketing and to keep in touch with our customers. The details for the Facebook cookies that may be used can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
How Do I Opt-Out of Cookies?
You have the ability to manage and control the cookies allowed on your computer by
adjusting the settings in your internet browser. You can even set up alerts to notify you
whenever a cookie is being offered. Below, you will find instructions on how to manage
your cookies using the most commonly used internet browsers:
Find out which internet browser you use
1. On a PC: click on ‘Help’ at the top of your browser window and select ‘About’
2. On an Apple Mac: click on the Apple menu and select ‘About’ (make sure the browser is open)
2. On an Apple Mac: click on the Apple menu and select ‘About’ (make sure the browser is open)
Opting out of cookies in Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer allows you to select the level of cookie filter on the basis of the source of the cookie and whether the source has a privacy policy.
1. Choose ‘Tools’
2. Click on ‘Internet Options’
3. Click the ‘Privacy’ tab
4. Move the slider to choose your settings
5. For more detailed privacy settings click on ‘Advanced’
2. Click on ‘Internet Options’
3. Click the ‘Privacy’ tab
4. Move the slider to choose your settings
5. For more detailed privacy settings click on ‘Advanced’
Opting out of cookies in Safari
1. Choose ‘Preferences’ from Safari menu
2. Select ‘Security’
3. Cookie settings are shown
4. Choose your settings
2. Select ‘Security’
3. Cookie settings are shown
4. Choose your settings
Opting out of cookies in Google Chrome
As a default, Google Chrome allows all cookies. You can manage the behaviour of first-party and third-party cookies or even block them completely.
1. Click on the ‘Tools’ menu
2. Select ‘Options’
3. Click the ‘Under the Bonnet’ tab
4. Find the ‘Privacy’ section
5. Click ‘Content settings’
6. Click the ‘Cookie settings’ tab and choose your settings
2. Select ‘Options’
3. Click the ‘Under the Bonnet’ tab
4. Find the ‘Privacy’ section
5. Click ‘Content settings’
6. Click the ‘Cookie settings’ tab and choose your settings
Opting out of cookies in Mozilla Firefox
You can configure which sites are allowed to set cookies, how long to keep them for, and view and manage your existing cookies.
1. Click on ‘Menu’, then ‘Options’
2. Select ‘Privacy’
3. Select ‘Cookies’
4. Choose your settings
2. Select ‘Privacy’
3. Select ‘Cookies’
4. Choose your settings
How Do I Disable Cookies?
You have the option to disable cookies by adjusting the settings in your browser, which
will prevent it from accepting them. For more detailed instructions on how to remove
cookies on a variety of browsers, you can visit https://www.aboutcookies.org.uk/
However, please be aware that disabling cookies may result in a reduced functionality of
our website, as well as a significant number of other websites that rely on cookies as a
standard feature. It’s possible that your concerns about cookies may be related to
spyware.
Instead of disabling cookies directly in your browser, you may find it helpful to use
anti-spyware software which can automatically delete invasive cookies while achieving
the same objective.
Right of Access
You have the right to access the personal information that we have in our possession,
and this right can be exercised in compliance with relevant regulations. You have the
option to submit an access request at no cost. However, depending on the specific
information you are requesting, we may need to impose a charge to cover the costs
associated with providing you with the details of your personal information. If we
determine that a charge is applicable, we will inform you upon receiving your access
request and give you the opportunity to decide if you wish to proceed and pay the
charge. To initiate a Subject Access Request, please complete the contact form and
return it to us along with any necessary supporting documents.
You have the right to correct any inaccurate personal information that may be stored
about you. Additionally, if you no longer wish to be contacted by us or you object to our
legitimate interest in contacting you, you have the right to withdraw your consent and/or
request to be forgotten. To assert any of these rights, please contact us directly and
inform us of your preferences.
We will promptly respond to your request and gather any necessary information to fulfill
it within one month from the date of receiving your request. If you no longer wish to
receive emails from us, you can easily unsubscribe by clicking the appropriate link
located at the bottom of any email you receive from us.
You have the right to rectify any incorrect personal information stored about you. If you no longer consent to us contacting you or object to our legitimate interest to contact you, you have the right to withdraw consent and/or be forgotten at any time. Please contact us directly to advise of your wish to assert any of the aforementioned rights. We will respond to your request to obtain any necessary information in order to fulfil within one month of the request receipt date. If you wish to, you can ‘unsubscribe’ from any emails by clicking the appropriate link at the bottom of any email from us.
Contacting Us
For the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) the data
controller is Lion Sheds.
You can contact 0208 064 0859
Lines open: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays).
Email us: sales@lionsheds.co.uk
