Cookie Policy
COOKIE POLICY
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (stored on your device for a set period)
2. Who Sets Cookies
This website is operated by:
EliteFTS UK LLC
[Insert UK business address]
📧 ukcustomerservice@elitefts.net
Some cookies are set by us (first-party cookies), and others are set by third parties such as Shopify, analytics providers, and advertising partners.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
✅ Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
They are used for:
- Shopping cart functionality
- Checkout and payment processing
- Security and fraud prevention
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / necessary for contract
📊 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
They may collect:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Device and browser information
Legal basis: Consent
🎯 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to:
- Show relevant ads
- Measure ad performance
- Track browsing across websites
These may be set by third parties such as:
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
Legal basis: Consent
⚙️ Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality, such as:
- Remembering preferences
- Personalisation
Legal basis: Consent
4. Shopify Cookies
Our website is powered by Shopify, which sets cookies required for:
- Secure checkout
- Session management
- Fraud prevention
- Shopping cart functionality
Examples include:
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These are essential cookies and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by:
👉 Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link on our website
6. Browser Controls
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block cookies
- Delete cookies
- Set preferences
However, disabling cookies may impact website functionality.
7. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies, including:
- Payment providers (e.g. PayPal, Shopify Payments, Tyl)
- Analytics tools
- Advertising platforms
These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies.
8. Data Protection
Where cookies collect personal data, this is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies: