Last updated: 20th of August 2025
Introduction
At Rebecca Handy Jewellery, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies on our website, the types of information we collect through cookies, and how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They allow us to remember your preferences and improve your experience. Cookies can be set by the website you visit (first-party cookies) or by third parties (third-party cookies).
Why we use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, including:
- To enhance website functionality – Cookies help us provide a smooth, personalized experience by remembering your preferences and login details.
- To analyse website usage – We use cookies to monitor how our website is being used and to improve our services.
- For marketing and advertising purposes – Some cookies allow us to display ads relevant to your interests.
- For security purposes – Cookies help us ensure the security of our website and its users.
Types of Cookies we use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be turned off. They include cookies that enable you to log into secure areas, use a shopping cart, or interact with certain features on our site.
- Example: Session Cookies, which expire when you close your browser.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data on how visitors use our website. They help us understand which pages are visited most often, and how users interact with the site, which allows us to improve the website's performance.
- Example: Google Analytics Cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid, _gat).
Functionality Cookies
These cookies are used to enhance the functionality of our website by remembering your preferences, such as language settings or custom layouts.
- Example: Language Preference Cookies.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track your browsing activities and show you advertisements that are relevant to your interests. These cookies are set by third-party networks.
- Example: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, Instagram, Google Shopping, Pinterest Tag.
Third-party Cookies
Our website also integrates with various third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These include:
- Fera Review: Fera collects and stores cookies for product reviews and social proof features. These cookies help display customer reviews and ratings for products.
- Mailchimp: If you subscribe to our newsletter or emails, Mailchimp may use cookies to track email interactions and engagement.
- Facebook & Instagram: We have links to our social media profiles on Facebook and Instagram. These platforms may set cookies to track user interactions or provide targeted advertising.
- Big Cartel: As our e-commerce platform, Big Cartel sets cookies to manage your shopping cart and transaction process.
- PayPal & Stripe: We use PayPal and Stripe to process payments. These services set cookies to complete payment transactions securely.
- Google Shopping: Google Shopping uses cookies to track interactions with product ads, improve ad targeting, and measure the effectiveness of ads.
- Pinterest Tag: Pinterest Tag uses cookies to track conversions, measure ad performance, and deliver personalised Pinterest ads based on user behavior on our website.
For more information about how these third parties use cookies, please refer to their respective privacy policies:
- Fera Review: Fera Privacy Policy
- Mailchimp: Mailchimp Privacy Policy
- Facebook: Facebook Privacy Policy
- Instagram: Instagram Privacy Policy
- Big Cartel: Big Cartel Privacy Policy
- PayPal: PayPal Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Stripe Privacy Policy
- Google Shopping: Google Shopping Privacy Policy
- Pinterest: Pinterest Privacy Policy
How to manage Cookies
You can control the use of cookies on our website. Upon your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your cookie settings.
If you wish to change your cookie preferences or delete cookies already set, you can also adjust your browser settings. Please note that if you disable certain cookies, some website features may not function properly.
- For Google Chrome: Manage Cookies in Chrome
- For Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies in Firefox
- For Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies in Edge
- Your Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, we will display a cookie banner that will allow you to accept or decline cookies. If you accept cookies, we will store your preference and set cookies accordingly. You may also withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or by using your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website and revising the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your information.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
- Contact | Rebecca Handy Jewellery
- Studio 27790, PO Box 15113, Birmingham, B2 2NJ