Crack Pot Cards
Website: www.crackpotcards.com
Effective Date: 01/08/2025
Based in: United Kingdom

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Crack Pot Cards (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.crackpotcards.com.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By using our website, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies through our cookie banner. You may manage your preferences at any time.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and improve user experience.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies – Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
  • First-party cookies – Set directly by us
  • Third-party cookies – Set by external services we use

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are required for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable:

  • Secure checkout
  • Shopping basket functionality
  • Account login
  • Payment processing
  • Fraud prevention and security
  • Website performance and load balancing

These cookies are used under our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning and security of our website.

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. They may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Traffic sources
  • Device type and browser
  • Anonymous usage statistics

We only use analytics cookies with your consent.

Examples of tools we may use include:

  • Google Analytics or similar analytics providers

Analytics data is aggregated and does not directly identify you.

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Language or region preferences
  • Previously viewed products
  • Saved preferences

These cookies enhance your experience and are used with your consent.

D. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to:

  • Show relevant advertisements
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Limit how often you see an advert
  • Track conversions from social media or advertising platforms

These cookies may be set by third-party providers such as:

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
  • Google Ads
  • Other digital marketing partners

We only use marketing cookies with your explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK data protection law:

  • Strictly necessary cookies are processed under legitimate interests.
  • All other cookies (analytics, functional, marketing) are processed based on your consent.

You can withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie settings tool.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customise your preferences

You may update your choices at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link on our website (if available).

6. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies
  • Delete cookies
  • Block all or selected cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Please note that blocking some cookies may impact website functionality, including checkout and account features.

For guidance, visit:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

(Visit your browser provider’s website for detailed instructions.)

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party services that appear on our website. These third parties are responsible for how they process your information.

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for further details.

8. How Long Cookies Are Stored

The duration of cookies varies:

  • Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are manually deleted.

Specific retention periods depend on the purpose of the cookie.

9. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in legal requirements
  • Updates to our website functionality
  • Changes in third-party services

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Crack Pot Cards
Website: www.crackpotcards.com
Email: hello@crackpotcards.com

11. Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113