Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how SO Coffee Trades Limited (“SO Coffee”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly
  • Improve your browsing experience
  • Analyse website traffic and performance
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Support marketing and advertising activities (where consent is given)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website.

They include:

  • Shopping cart functionality
  • Secure checkout
  • Account login

These cookies cannot be disabled.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

They allow us to:

  • Track website performance
  • Improve usability
  • Analyse customer behaviour

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Language preferences
  • Location
  • Saved details

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements
  • Track the effectiveness of campaigns
  • Enable remarketing through platforms such as social media

These are only used where you have given consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services, including:

  • Website analytics providers
  • Payment processors
  • Marketing platforms

Our website is hosted on Shopify, which may also place cookies necessary for the operation of the store.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

You can:

  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or manage cookies.

By continuing to use our website after accepting cookies, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

7. Data Protection

Any personal data collected through cookies is handled in line with our Privacy Policy and applicable laws, including UK GDPR.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

socoffee@socoffeetrades.co.uk

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