Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Waist Beads Online uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It applies to all visitors, including those based in the UK, EU, and internationally.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function correctly, remember your preferences, and provide information about how the site is used.
2. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to work and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that allow you to navigate the site, add items to your cart, and complete a purchase.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the site over time. We may use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
Functional cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your region or currency preference) to provide a more personalised experience.
Marketing cookies
These cookies may be set by us or third-party partners to deliver advertising relevant to your interests. They track your visits across websites. We will only place these cookies with your consent.
3. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties, including our e-commerce platform (Shopify), payment providers, and analytics tools. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
4. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Your rights
If you are based in the UK or EU, you have the right to withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time. To do so, update your preferences via the cookie banner on our website or adjust your browser settings.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us. For more information on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.