Cookie Policy for CornishStuff.com

1. Who We Are and How to Contact Us

We are part of Check It Out Ltd, comprising Check It Out and its subsidiaries.

If you have any queries regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact our Data Protection Team via the contact forms available within our Privacy Notice or by writing to ‘The Data Protection Team’ at dataprotection@cornishstuff.com.

2. About This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how we utilize cookies and similar technologies (“cookies”) on our Sites and Apps and provides guidance on managing these cookies to maintain control over your generated information when using our services.

This Policy is structured based on the information you might need regarding our use of cookies and how to manage their behavior.

3. What Is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small data file sent from a website to your web browser, stored in your browser’s cache. It allows a website or third party to recognize your browser or mobile device and gather data about your browsing activity.

Cookies may not always relate to specific individuals, as mobile devices and browsers can be shared among multiple users. For details on how we use the personal data collected, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We employ five primary types of cookies: essential, functional, analytic, personalization, and advertising.

4.1. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary to provide requested services; they cannot be disabled.

4.2. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember important information such as your device, registration and login details, and preferences. They ensure a seamless experience, reducing the need for frequent logins and supporting interactive features.

4.3. Analytic Cookies

Analytic cookies track your activity across our Sites, helping us understand user behavior and site performance. They enable efficient website operation, enhance content, and inform future improvements. Additionally, we use analytics to evaluate advertising effectiveness both on our Sites and elsewhere on the internet.

4.4. Personalization Cookies

Personalization cookies recommend content based on your past interests.

4.5. Advertising Cookies

We, and our advertising partners, place advertising cookies to deliver more relevant ads. A list of our advertising partners is available in our Consent Management Platform (CMP), shown to new visitors. These cookies require your consent, managed through the ‘cookie banner,’ which reappears periodically, allowing adjustments. To manage consents, use the ‘cog’ icon or link at the bottom of each webpage or the ‘My Account’ link on our Apps.

Most of our advertising partners adhere to the “Transparency and Consent Framework” by the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB). Non-IAB partners are listed separately in our CMP.

Advertising cookies may collect data on your browsing activity across different Sites and visits. They refine ad relevance and manage ad frequency. When you consent to advertising cookies via our CMP and provide your email address, we may share it, hashed, with trusted third parties for targeted advertising, profiling, and interest-based content. For more, see our Privacy Notice.

5. Why Do We Use Cookies?

Cookies help us understand website usage, improve user experience, and provide more relevant advertisements. Examples include:

  • Adapting content production based on regional preferences.
  • Preventing fraudulent voting in local polls.
  • Displaying lifestyle, tech, and consumer goods ads to users interested in celebrity content.

Further details on cookie purposes are available in our CMP and via the Privacy icon or link at the bottom of webpages (Sites) or the ‘My Account’ link on Apps.

6. Managing Cookie Preferences

6.1. On Site

Our Sites feature a Consent Management Platform (CMP) enabling you to manage non-essential cookies. Preferences can be adjusted at any time by clicking the Privacy cog icon or link at the bottom of each webpage.

Most web browsers allow you to disable cookies through browser settings.

7. Cookie Duration

Cookies remain on your device until deleted or expired. We do not retain captured data longer than necessary.

8. Involvement of Third Parties

With your permission, we share cookie data with selected third-party partners.

9. Ad Blocker Detection

We may use code to detect ad blockers and request their disabling to enhance your site experience.

10. Social Media Technologies

When using social media platforms with our Sites and Apps, note that each platform has distinct technologies and policies. For widget and sharing function limitations, consult platform-specific links:

  • Twitter widgets
  • Facebook widgets
  • Pinterest widgets

11. Last Updated

This Cookie Policy was last updated on 01/01/2024.