Card Halo – Cookie Policy (UK)

Last updated: 5th January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Card Halo (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, remember your preferences, and provide insights into how visitors use the site.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

• Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted)

• First‑party cookies (set by our website)

• Third‑party cookies (set by external services like Shopify or Google)

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to function. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to use key features such as:

• Shopping cart

• Checkout

• Secure login

• Payment processing

• Page navigation

These cookies do not require consent.

Examples include:

• Shopify session cookies

• Checkout cookies

• Security and fraud‑prevention cookies

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. They collect information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

• Clicks and interactions

• Device and browser type

If we enable tools like Google Analytics, these cookies may track:

• Traffic sources

• User behaviour

• Website performance

These cookies require your consent.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as:

• Saved items

• Login details (if you choose)

• Language or region settings

They improve your shopping experience but are not strictly necessary.

These cookies require your consent.

2.4 Advertising & Marketing Cookies (If Enabled)

These cookies are used to:

• Show personalised ads

• Measure ad performance

• Build audiences for marketing

• Track browsing behaviour across websites

Examples include:

• Google Ads cookies

• Meta (Facebook/Instagram) cookies

• Shopify marketing cookies

We only use these cookies if you give explicit consent.

3. Third‑Party Cookies

Because our store is hosted on Shopify, several third‑party services may place cookies on your device, including:

• Shopify (essential, analytics, security, marketing)

• Payment providers (fraud prevention and checkout cookies)

• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, if enabled)

• Marketing platforms (if enabled in the future)

These third parties may use cookies according to their own privacy policies.

4. Cookie Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non‑essential cookies

• Manage your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block cookies

• Delete existing cookies

• Set preferences for specific websites

Please note:

• Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly.

• Disabling analytics or marketing cookies will not affect your ability to shop.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The latest version will always be posted on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact us at:

Card Halo Email: card.halo@hotmail.com Address: 10 Chaucer Close, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8DN, United Kingdom