COOKIE POLLICY
Last Updated: 23 July 2025
1. Introduction This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how The Quiet Company ("we," "us," or "our") uses them on our website www.quietcompany.uk (the "Website"), and what your choices are regarding cookies.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information. By using our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies can be "session" cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
3. How We Use Cookies We use cookies for several reasons, which can be broken down into the following categories:
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To make our website function: Some cookies are essential for you to be able to navigate the site and use its features, such as adding items to your shopping basket.
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To improve your experience: Some cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalised experience.
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To analyse and improve our service: Some cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve its performance.
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For marketing purposes: Some cookies help us and our partners show you relevant content or advertisements.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionality such as user login, account management, and processing orders. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
b) Performance and Analytical Cookies These cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our Website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our Website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We will only set these cookies if you give us your consent.
c) Functionality Cookies These cookies are used to recognise you when you return to our Website. This enables us to personalise our content for you and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region). We will only set these cookies if you give us your consent.
d) Targeting or Advertising Cookies These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. We will only set these cookies if you give us your consent.
5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences When you first visit our Website, you will be shown a cookie banner asking for your consent to set non-essential cookies. You can accept or reject these cookies, or manage your preferences in more detail.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Manage Cookies" link in the footer of our Website.
You can also control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
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See what cookies you've got and delete them on an individual basis.
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Block third-party cookies.
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Block cookies from particular sites.
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Block all cookies from being set.
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Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
You can find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers here:
Please note that if you block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our Website.
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
7. Contact Us If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: Email: hello@quietcompany.uk