Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website sends to a user’s computer or device while they are viewing the website. These pieces of data, known as cookies, are then stored on the user’s computer or device and can be retrieved by the website to identify recurring visitors, track sessions, and facilitate functions and experiences tailored to the user’s preferences. Cookies can be set by the website directly interacted with (first-party cookies) or by third-party services that the website may engage with (third-party cookies).
Types of Cookies Used on Southampton Antiques Website
Our website, “Southampton Antiques,” uses various types of cookies to ensure functionality and improve user experience. These include:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function correctly and safely. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website may not perform as intended.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor and are only used to improve the performance of our website.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you’ve made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies collect information about your browsing habits in order to make advertising more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or block cookies used on “Southampton Antiques,” you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own way of managing cookies:
- For PCs: Click on the ‘Help’ menu within your browser and select ‘Internet Options,’ click on the ‘Privacy’ tab, and follow the prompts to adjust your cookie preferences.
- For Macs: Users can enable the browser’s privacy mode (like Incognito in Chrome), which will block cookies until you explicitly allow them on a site. Browsers like Safari, Firefox, and Chrome also have a preference or setting that can be configured to disable HTML5 storage or database storage.
For more detailed information about managing and deleting cookies, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party service providers who set their own cookies or anonymous identifiers on your browser when you interact with our website. These include analytics companies like Google Analytics and advertising networks to show you relevant advertising based on your browsing behavior on our site and other sites across the internet.
Consent and Control
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by contacting us at:
We will update your preferences accordingly and endeavor to comply with your request. Please note that disabling certain categories of cookies may impact your user experience on our website.
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
This policy is in compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, UK GDPR, and CCPA. We regularly review this policy to ensure it aligns with current regulations and best practices for cookie management and privacy.