Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 31st March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Home Essentials Online (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on homeessentialsonline.store (the “Site”). It also explains how you can control these technologies.
We are committed to transparency about how and why data is collected when you visit our Site.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve user experience, and allow us to understand how visitors interact with the Site.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (stored for a set period)
- First-party cookies (set by our Site)
- Third-party cookies (set by external service providers such as Google or Meta)
2. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies for the following purposes:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential Cookies)
These cookies are required for the Site to function properly.
They enable:
- Checkout processes
- Shopping cart functionality
- Login and account access
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and site performance
Without these cookies, core features of the Site will not work.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
These cookies collect anonymous information about how users interact with our Site, including:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Click paths
- Browser type and device
- Geographic general location (non-identifiable)
These cookies help us:
- Analyse site performance
- Improve user experience
- Understand customer behaviour
- Identify errors or slow pages
Third-party provider:
Google Analytics
Learn more: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
C. Advertising & Retargeting Cookies (Meta Pixel)
These cookies track browsing behaviour to:
- Show relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram
- Measure effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Build custom audiences for retargeting
- Analyse ad performance
Third-party provider:
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
D. Future Advertising Pixels (TikTok Pixel & Google Ads)
We may use these technologies in the future.
They help:
- Measure ad conversions
- Optimise campaign performance
- Show personalised ads
- Create retargeting audiences
Providers:
TikTok: https://ads.tiktok.com/i18n/official/policy/cookie-policy
Google Ads: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
We will update this policy when activated.
E. Functional Cookies
These cookies help improve usability, such as:
- Remembering saved items and preferences
- Maintaining login sessions
- Supporting enhanced features
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE (DETAILED LIST)
Below is a structured breakdown by category:
| Category | Examples | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Cart ID, Login token | Checkout, cart management, security | Session / 1–30 days |
| Performance | _ga, _gid | Google Analytics user statistics | 1 day – 2 years |
| Advertising | Meta Pixel cookies | Retargeting, ad measurement | 30 days – 180 days |
| Functional | Preference cookies | Save settings and preferences | 30 days – 12 months |
| Future Tracking | TikTok Pixel, Google Ads | Conversion tracking, remarketing | TBD when activated |
4. HOW WE OBTAIN CONSENT
Because we use non-essential cookies, we use CookieYes as our cookie consent management platform that appears when you first visit the Site.
We obtain consent through:
- Accept All (enables all optional cookies)
- Reject All (disables non-essential cookies)
- Manage Preferences (granular consent)
Non-essential cookies do not load until you choose “Accept” or customise preferences.
You may withdraw consent at any time (see Section 7).
5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies are placed by third-party providers we work with. These providers may collect data for their own purposes under their own privacy policies.
Third-party providers include:
- Google (Analytics & future Ads)
- Meta (Facebook Pixel)
- TikTok (future Pixel)
- Payment services (PayPal)
- Hosting infrastructure
- Marketing & email platforms
We encourage you to review their individual policies.
6. MANAGING & DISABLING COOKIES
You can manage or disable cookies in several ways:
A. Via Our Cookie Banner
Use the “Manage Preferences” option to enable/disable categories of cookies at any time.
B. Via Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete cookies
- Receive warnings before cookies are stored
Instructions:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027947/microsoft-edge-delete-cookies
Blocking essential cookies may prevent the Site from functioning correctly.
C. Opt-Out from Advertising Networks
7. WITHDRAWING CONSENT
You can withdraw cookie consent at any time by:
- Adjusting your cookie preferences in the cookie banner
- Clearing cookies from your browser
- Using opt-out links in Section 6
Once consent is withdrawn, non-essential cookies will no longer be stored.
8. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in cookie usage
- New tracking technologies
- Legal or regulatory changes
- Platform updates
The updated version will always be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
9. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: support@homeessentialsonline.store