Last updated: 1 December 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Kirnix Creations (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on kirnixcreations.co.uk (the “Site”). It also explains your choices and rights under UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the ePrivacy Directive (“Cookie Law”).
By using our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser or our cookie banner settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.
Cookies can also help businesses understand how people use their website so they can improve it.
Cookies are not harmful, cannot run programs, and cannot deliver viruses.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four categories of cookies:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. Without them, features such as the shopping cart, checkout, and account login will not work.
These do not require consent.
Examples include:
- WooCommerce cart cookies
- Login/session cookies
- Security and fraud-prevention cookies
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve layout, speed, performance, and usability.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics (anonymous statistics)
- Site speed monitoring
- Traffic and page performance tracking
These cookies only run with your consent (via the cookie banner).
C. Functional Cookies
These allow the Site to remember your choices and provide a more personalised experience.
Examples include:
- Remembering your wishlist
- Saving your cookie preferences
- Remembering your chosen region/currency
Consent required.
D. Advertising & Marketing Cookies
These cookies help us show you relevant products or promotions. We keep this extremely minimal and do not sell data to advertisers.
Examples include:
- Google Ads remarketing
- Meta Pixel (if enabled)
- Email tracking pixels (only if you subscribe)
Consent required.
3. Cookies We May Use
Below is a general list of cookie types used on kirnixcreations.co.uk:
WooCommerce Cookies
Used to store cart items, checkout sessions, and determine if a user is logged in.
Analytics Cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
Used to measure usage patterns, visitor counts, and browsing behaviour.
Data may include IP address, device type, browser, and interactions — anonymised wherever possible.
Marketing Cookies (optional)
Used to understand which products people view and may show personalised promotions.
Social Media Cookies
If you click a social share button or embedded YouTube video, platforms like Meta or YouTube may set their own cookies.
We are not responsible for third-party cookie behaviour.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable core site functionality (cart, checkout, login)
- Keep the Site secure and prevent fraud
- Improve speed, user experience, and performance
- Analyse website traffic and improve content
- Provide personalised recommendations (if consented)
- Understand what products visitors browse
- Deliver relevant promotions (if consented)
We do not collect sensitive personal data via cookies (e.g., health, beliefs, financial details).
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
On-Site Cookie Banner
You can accept, reject, or customise cookies via our cookie preferences banner at any time.
Browser Settings
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser:
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge
- Android/iOS browser settings
Blocking cookies may affect how the Site functions, especially checkout and account features.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties when you interact with certain features, such as:
- YouTube (embedded videos)
- Meta (social widgets)
- Google Ads
- Payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
We do not control these cookies.
We recommend checking the relevant third-party privacy policies.
7. Children’s Data and Cookies
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. Our Site and Services are not directed towards children. If you believe a child has interacted with cookies on our Site in a way that identifies them, please contact us and we will remove the information promptly.
8. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be:
- Session Cookies (deleted when you close the browser), or
- Persistent Cookies (stored until they expire or are manually deleted)
We keep persistent cookies only as long as necessary for their intended purpose, typically 3–24 months, depending on the cookie.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law, technology, or our business. When we do, we will update the date at the top and post the new version on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about how we use cookies or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Kirnix Creations
Email: support@kirnix.co.uk
Website: https://kirnixcreations.co.uk