Cookies Policy

This policy explains how HeartnThread ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your browsing experience.

Similar technologies include local storage, tracking pixels, and web beacons (collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences (e.g., language, location)
  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Improve site performance and user experience
  • Analyse traffic and usage patterns via Google Analytics
  • Deliver relevant content and advertising (though we do not use third-party advertising cookies)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas access, and checkout/basket functionality.

Examples: session management, load balancing, security tokens

Legal basis: Legitimate interests (art. 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) — necessary for the website to operate

These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent on pages, and any error messages encountered.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies

Legal basis: Consent (art. 6(1)(a) UK GDPR) — you can withdraw at any time via your browser settings

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices (e.g., your region or preferred language) to provide a more personalised experience.

Examples: local storage for UI preferences

Legal basis: Consent (art. 6(1)(a) UK GDPR)

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics — for aggregated, anonymised website usage statistics. Google processes data in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can opt out using tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Instagram / Meta Platforms — if you click through to our Instagram profile from our website, Meta may set cookies subject to their Privacy Policy.

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or remarketing/retargeting services.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

  • Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period (typically up to 2 years) or until you manually delete them

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:

Browser Settings

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

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from all or certain websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close the browser

Instructions for popular browsers:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the screen with Accept and Reject buttons. Your preference will be stored in localStorage and remembered for future visits.

Google Analytics Opt-out

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly:

  • Necessary cookies — website functionality will be impaired
  • Analytics cookies — we will not be able to understand how you use the site, limiting our ability to improve it
  • Functional cookies — your preferences will not be remembered

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Last updated: May 2026

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: heartnthread@gmail.com
Instagram: @heartnthread