HiVapes

This Cookie Policy explains how HiVapes ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at hi-vapes.co.uk. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

1. What Are Cookies?

1.1 Definition: Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
1.2 Types of Cookies: Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, HiVapes) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies".

2. Why We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies: Some cookies are strictly necessary for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, such as keeping your cart active or securing your session.
2.2 Performance and Functionality: Other cookies help us enhance the performance and functionality of our website but are non-essential to its basic use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality may become unavailable.
2.3 Analytics: We use these to collect information about how you use our website, which helps us improve the platform.

3. The Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the specific cookies used on hi-vapes.co.uk and their purpose:

3.1 Essential E-commerce Cookies:
- cart_id: Stores the active state of your shopping cart so you don't lose your items while browsing different pages.
- XSRF-TOKEN: A critical security cookie used to protect the website and your data from Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
- adonis-session: Maintains your active server session state across page requests so you stay logged in.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies:
- perf_dv6Tr4n: Used to monitor website performance metrics and loading speeds.
3.3 Session and Preference Identifiers:
- 1702ab3c-5137-491d-bc7d-6455927298e8: A unique identifier used to maintain your session preferences during your visit.
- 7abdaaac-7ebc-44ac-b50e-e1e19c0bb825: An identifier used to track essential user flow and verification states.

4. How Can I Control Cookies?

4.1 Browser Settings: You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website (like the shopping cart) will be restricted.
4.2 Cookie Banner: You can also manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit our site.

5. Updates to This Policy

5.1 Changes: We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
5.2 Contact: If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please email us at [email protected].