Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17.11.2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Glitterbug UK T/A as Food Safety Direct Limited (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website glitter-bug.co.uk (“Website”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites work efficiently, provide certain features, and give website owners information about how the site is used.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – which expire when you close your browser, or
- Persistent cookies – which stay on your device until deleted or they expire automatically.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Make our website work properly and securely.
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Improve site performance and user experience.
- Analyse how visitors use our website (for example, which pages are visited most).
- Deliver relevant advertising and measure marketing effectiveness.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type of Cookie | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Essential for the website to function (e.g. shopping basket, login areas). | Shopify session cookies, security tokens |
| Performance / Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. | Google Analytics |
| Functional Cookies | Allow the site to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features. | Language or location settings |
| Advertising / Targeting Cookies | Used to deliver relevant ads and track campaign performance. | Google Ads, Meta (Facebook) Pixel |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages — for example, analytics providers and advertising partners. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
We recommend checking the privacy policies of these providers for more information about how they use your data.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Cookie banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings:
If you disable some cookies, parts of our website may not function correctly.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Glitterbug UK T/A as Food Safety Direct Limited
Email: enquiries@glitter-bug.co.uk
Address: Dale Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3AW, United Kingdom