Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our website, and improve your overall experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

UK Hobby and Modeling Technologies uses cookies for several purposes:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To provide personalized content and recommendations
• To improve our services and user experience
• To deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve our website performance.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

3.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube for social sharing
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
• Customer Service Tools: For live chat and support features

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified by their duration:

5.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while browsing.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (from days to years) or until you delete them. They remember your preferences between visits.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Our Cookie Management Tool

We provide a cookie management tool that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences by category
• Change your preferences at any time

You can access this tool by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by revisiting our cookie banner.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set cookies to expire when you close your browser

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
• Website performance may be slower

8. Consent and Legal Basis

Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds:

• Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
• Performance cookies: Your consent (where required by law)
• Functional cookies: Your consent (where required by law)
• Marketing cookies: Your explicit consent

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

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