Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Preferences Policy explains how Sapphire Furnishings ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect and use data. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

Our use of cookies complies with:

  • The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

  • The Data Protection Act 2018

  • The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and 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

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Examples may include:

  • Shopping basket functionality

  • Security authentication

  • Load balancing

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. They collect anonymous information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Error messages

  • Traffic sources

Examples may include:

  • Google Analytics

These cookies are only used with your consent.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or saved items) to provide enhanced features.

These cookies are optional and require your consent.

3.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to make advertising relevant to you. They may be set by us or third-party providers.

They may be used to:

  • Deliver targeted advertising

  • Measure advertising effectiveness

  • Limit how often you see an advert

These cookies are only used with your explicit consent.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customise your preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link on our website, or

  • Adjusting your browser settings

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Different cookies remain on your device for different periods. Some expire when you close your browser, while others remain until manually deleted or until their expiry date.

Details of specific retention periods can be provided upon request.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services that place cookies on your device, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. These third parties are responsible for their own privacy practices.

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for further information.

7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

  • The right to access your personal data

  • The right to request correction

  • The right to request deletion

  • The right to restrict processing

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:

Sapphire Valley Ltd t/a Sapphire Furnishings
9 Vaux Crescent, Walton on thames, Surrey, KT124HE
info@sapphirefurnishings.com
01932 544503

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Preferences Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.