This Cookie Policy explains how Tip-Spark Ltd. ("Tip-Spark," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website: tip-spark.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and give information to the website owners.
Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, settings, and how you use the website. This helps to make your next visit easier and enhances the website's functionality.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes. These include:
2.1 Essential/Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and shopping cart functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ts_session | Maintains user session state across page requests | Session |
| ts_cart | Stores shopping cart information | 1 week |
| ts_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve how our website works, for example, by ensuring that users can easily find what they are looking for.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
2.3 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook pixel for advertising purposes | 3 months |
| ads_prefs | Stores user advertising preferences | 1 year |
| recent_products | Tracks recently viewed products for product recommendations | 30 days |
2.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ts_language | Remembers user language preference | 1 year |
| ts_recently_viewed | Remembers products you've viewed to improve your browsing experience | 30 days |
| ts_currency | Stores user currency preference | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may track your online activities over time and across different websites.
The third parties we work with who may set cookies on our website include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
- Facebook: For social media features and advertising purposes
- Payment Processors: For secure transaction processing
- Customer Review Platforms: To collect and display customer reviews
Please note that these third parties may have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
4. Cookie Management
4.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you accept. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. However, blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience of our website and services we are able to offer.
You can find information on how to manage cookies in your browser at the following links:
4.3 Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies
For more information about online behavioral advertising and how to opt out of certain targeted advertising, please visit:
5. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our website:
- Web Beacons: Small transparent image files used to monitor your journey around our website and understand how you interact with our content.
- Local Storage: Similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. It persists even after you close your browser.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser session ends.
These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to your cookie preferences where applicable.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our use of cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Tip-Spark Ltd.
123 Wellness Street
London, SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 1234 5678