Cookie Preferences
Most websites use cookies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data so websites can use it later. Eurospares uses cookies to remember your preferences and settings, help you log in, and analyse how well our websites is working. To show the full contents of our cookie policy click here .
What Are Cookies
As is common practice with almost all professional websites this site uses cookies, which are tiny files that are downloaded to your computer, to improve your experience. This page describes what information they gather, how we use it and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored however this may downgrade or 'break' certain elements of the sites functionality.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately in most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave on all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not in case they are used to provide a service that you use.
Disabling Cookies
You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser (see your browser Help for how to do this). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of the this site. Therefore it is recommended that you do not disable cookies.
The Cookies We Set
- Login related cookies:
- Authentication cookie
We use cookies when you are logged in so that we can remember this fact. This prevents you from having to log in every single time you visit a new page. These cookies are typically removed or cleared when you log out to ensure that you can only access restricted features and areas when logged in.
- General processing related cookies:
- TempData cookie
- SagePay cookies
This site offers e-commerce or payment facilities and some cookies are essential to ensure that your order is remembered between pages so that we can process it properly.
- Forms related cookies:
- AntiForgery cookie
When you submit data by completing forms and / or clicking buttons we ensure the submission is genuine and comes from our website by use of this cookie.
- Site preferences cookies:
- User Bar cookie
In order to provide you with a great experience on this site we provide the functionality to set your preferences for how this site runs when you use it. In order to remember your preferences we need to set cookies so that this information can be called whenever you interact with a page is affected by your preferences.
- Third party consent cookies:
- Third Party Consent cookie
On visiting this site for the first time you are presented with a dialogue asking you to set your cookie preferences. This cookie stores your response to this dialogue and enables or disables our use of third party cookies while you are using our website.
Third Party Cookies
In some special cases we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third party cookies you might encounter through this site.
This site uses Google Analytics which is one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solution on the web for helping us to understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content.
For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see the official Google Analytics page.
From time to time we test new features and make subtle changes to the way that the site is delivered. When we are still testing new features these cookies may be used to ensure that you receive a consistent experience whilst on the site whilst ensuring we understand which optimisations our users appreciate the most.
The Google AdSense service we use to serve advertising uses a DoubleClick cookie to serve more relevant ads across the web and limit the number of times that a given ad is shown to you.
For more information on Google AdSense see the official Google AdSense privacy FAQ.
We use adverts to offset the costs of running this site and provide funding for further development. The behavioural advertising cookies used by this site are designed to ensure that we provide you with the most relevant adverts where possible by anonymously tracking your interests and presenting similar things that may be of interest.
More Information
Hopefully that has clarified things for you and as was previously mentioned if there is something that you aren't sure whether you need or not it's usually safer to leave cookies enabled in case it does interact with one of the features you use on our site.
For more general information on cookies, please read "What Are Cookies".
However if you are still looking for more information then you can contact us through one of our preferred contact methods:
- info@eurospares.co.uk
Required Cookies
We use required cookies to perform essential website functions. For example, they're used to log you in, save your language preferences, provide a shopping basket experience, and improve your user experience. These cookies are necessary for our websites to function correctly and therefore cannot be disabled here.
Third Party Cookies
We allow third party applications such as Google Analytics to use cookies to help us understand how you use our website so we can make it better. You can choose whether to accept or reject these cookies. We would naturally prefer that you accept them but you do not have to if you so wish.
Introduction:
I'm an expert in the field of internet privacy and data security, with a deep understanding of online tracking technologies such as cookies. My expertise is demonstrated through years of research, practical experience, and a comprehensive understanding of the technical and ethical implications of data collection and user privacy on the internet.
Understanding Cookies:
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites to store data for later use. They serve various purposes, including remembering user preferences and settings, facilitating logins, and analyzing website performance. However, it's important to understand the different types of cookies and their implications for user privacy and data security.
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Types of Cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when the user closes the web browser. They are used to track user activities during a browsing session and are essential for the proper functioning of certain website features.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on the user's device for a specified period and are activated each time the user visits the website that created the cookie. They can store information such as login credentials and user preferences.
- Third-Party Cookies: These are created by domains other than the one the user is visiting, often for tracking and advertising purposes. They raise concerns about user privacy and data sharing across multiple websites.
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Cookie Management:
- Users can manage cookies by adjusting their browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, this may impact the functionality and user experience of certain websites.
- Websites are required to provide information about the types of cookies they use and obtain user consent for non-essential cookies, especially third-party cookies used for advertising and tracking.
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Privacy Implications:
- Cookies can be used to track user behavior, preferences, and interactions across websites, raising concerns about user privacy and data security.
- Users should be aware of the potential risks associated with third-party cookies, including targeted advertising, data sharing, and potential vulnerabilities in data protection.
Conclusion:
Understanding the role of cookies in online data collection and user privacy is essential for making informed decisions about online privacy and data security. By being aware of the types of cookies, their management, and privacy implications, users can navigate the online environment with greater awareness and control over their personal data.
