At Beauty Board we respect your privacy and value the relationship we have with you. This Cookies Policy explains how Beauty Board (“Beauty Board”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, mobile application, or any other online service (the “Site”).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a site. They enable us to, among other things: (i) recognise your device; (ii) store your preferences and settings; (iii) understand which pages of the Site you have visited; (iv) enhance your experience by delivering and measuring the effectiveness of content and advertising tailored to your interests; (v) perform searches and analytics; and (vi) assist with security and administrative functions.
In this policy, “cookies” also includes similar technologies such as web beacons, tracking pixels, log files and local storage objects.
2. Information We Collect Through Cookies
Cookies help us better understand how you use our Site. For example, we may collect:
- Details of the pages you view and the features you use;
- Your general location and device information;
- How you interact with content, links and advertising;
- Your purchases or orders (if applicable);
- Your username, browser type and IP address, so that we can recognise your device on future visits.
We use this information to:
- Customise your visit and remember your preferences;
- Customise advertising and marketing messages, whether ours or those of selected partners;
- Analyse customer trends in aggregate in order to improve the Site.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 First-Party Cookies
These cookies are created by Beauty Board and are mainly used to allow you to browse the Site and use its features.
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by third parties such as analytics providers and advertising networks. They may be used to deliver ads, measure their performance, or help us understand how our Site is used.
3.3 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Site and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services you have asked for cannot be provided.
3.4 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Site, for example which pages are visited most often, and if users receive error messages from web pages. We use this information to improve how the Site works.
3.5 Advertising and Online Behavioural Cookies
These cookies are set by us and our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on this and other sites. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
4. Duration of Cookies
4.1 Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. We use session cookies on secure pages to assign and register a session ID and for internal reporting purposes.
4.2 Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for longer periods (from 24 hours to several years depending on their function). They allow us to recognise your device on future visits and to provide additional features related to your preferences and saved content.
5. Cookie Management and Your Choices
We only place non-essential cookies on your device after you give us permission via our cookie banner or settings. You can choose whether to accept or reject different categories of cookies (apart from those that are essential for the Site to operate).
You can manage cookies in several ways:
- Through our cookie banner or settings, where available, to accept or reject categories of cookies;
- By adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. The method varies by browser, so please refer to your browser’s help menu;
- By managing Flash technologies, including Flash cookies and local storage objects, through Adobe’s website;
- By using third-party opt-out tools offered by advertising networks (for example, services provided by the Network Advertising Initiative, Digital Advertising Alliance or Your Online Choices).
Please note that cookie preferences are not currently synchronised across different browsers or devices. You will need to set your preferences separately on each browser and device you use.
If you choose to block cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly, and your experience may be affected.
6. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law or how we operate our business. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by displaying a notice on the Site or by other means.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at: info@beautyboards.co.uk.