Effective Date: 15 April 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how ghomeuk.com ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://www.ghomeuk.com ("Website"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies can be:
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Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser.
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Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until deleted manually or automatically.
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First-party Cookies: Set by our website.
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Third-party Cookies: Set by external domains/services we use.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons:
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Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function properly (e.g., login, shopping cart).
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Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Website (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Functionality Cookies: Enhance the Website’s performance and functionality (e.g., remembering user preferences).
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Advertising and Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track ad performance.
3. Cookies We Use
Below is a list of some cookies we may use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
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_ga |
Google Analytics – tracks user behavior | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics – session ID | Analytics | 24 hours |
cookie_notice_accepted |
Stores user’s cookie consent choice | Functional | 6 months |
cart_items |
Keeps track of items in cart | Essential | Session |
Please note this is not an exhaustive list. We may use other similar technologies as well.
4. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to accept or reject cookies:
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When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie banner giving you the option to accept or customize your cookie preferences.
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You can change your cookie settings at any time via our [Cookie Settings Page] (if applicable).
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You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
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View what cookies are stored
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Delete cookies
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Block all cookies or specific ones
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Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include cookies from:
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Google
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Facebook
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YouTube
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Payment gateways
We do not control third-party cookies. Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. When we update, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, consistent with the significance of the changes.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@ghomeuk.com
Address: 3-5 Rock Street Oldham, Lancashire OL13UJ, United Kingdom