Our Use of Cookies
Welcome to www.focuse.co.uk (the “Site”), owned and operated by Focuse Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”). This page provides details on the cookies that may be set when you visit our site, as well as how you can manage or delete them. For more detailed information about this site, please refer to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use this Site, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
1.1 A cookie is a small file placed on your computer or device that helps a website recognize you when you return. This file may remain for the duration of your visit (session cookie) or for future visits (persistent cookie). “Cookies” in this policy also refer to similar technologies that collect data in the same way.
1.2 Cookies are commonly used to remember specific information about a website visitor. Most websites use cookies for various purposes. On this Site, we use the following types:
- 1.2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of the Site, such as enabling you to log in to your account or complete a purchase.
- 1.2.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site, including tracking the number of visitors and identifying popular pages. This data allows us to improve the user experience.
- 1.2.3 Functionality Cookies: These cookies recognize you when you return to the Site and allow us to personalize your experience (e.g., remembering your country and language preferences).
- 1.2.4 Targeting Cookies: These cookies track your activity on the Site to help us deliver more relevant content and advertisements to your interests.
2. How to Control and Delete Cookies
2.1 When you accessed the Site, you were presented with a notification about our use of cookies. We use a cookie to show this notice (details can be found under ‘Cookie Acceptance’ in the table below). By continuing to use the Site, you consent to the use of additional cookies as described in this policy.
2.2 We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information about you. However, you can manage or block cookies via your browser settings. The “Help” function in your browser will guide you on how to do this. You can also disable cookies set by this Site by following the instructions in the ‘Opting Out’ section below.
2.3 For more comprehensive guidance on controlling cookies, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org. Please note that we are not responsible for the content of third-party websites.
2.4 Keep in mind that restricting or blocking cookies may affect your ability to fully enjoy all the features and services available on this Site.
3. Main Cookies Used on This Site
Below is a list of the main cookies used on the Site, along with their purpose:
| Cookie Name | ID | Purpose | Expires | Opting Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Cookie | npc_session | Necessary for recognizing your login, storing preferences (e.g., country), and tracking actions like signing in or placing an order. | Ends at the end of your browsing session. | Cannot opt-out as this is essential for site functionality. |
| Remember Cookie | npc_remember | Recognizes you when you return to the site to provide a personalized experience. | Persists for 1 year after being set. | Can be blocked via browser settings. |
| Visit/Client Cookies | npc_visit, npc_client | Helps estimate audience size, track user interactions, and understand behavior on the site. | npc_visit expires 30 minutes; npc_client expires after 1 year. | Can be blocked via browser settings. |
| Cookie Banner | npc_cookie_banner_seen | Hides the cookie policy banner once you’ve seen it. | Persists for 1 year after being set. | Cannot opt-out as this is essential for the banner’s functionality. |
| Google Analytics | _ga | Tracks site usage and audience data, such as the number of visitors and actions performed. | Persists for 2 years after being set. | To opt out, visit Google Analytics opt-out. |
4. Third-Party Cookies
4.1 Third parties may also place cookies on your device when you visit the Site. For example, we embed video content from services like YouTube, which may set cookies on your browser to track viewing data and non-identifiable statistics. For more details, refer to YouTube’s Privacy Policy.
4.2 We use various third-party services who may place cookies on your device. For instance, embedded content from other sites may cause cookies to be set by those websites. We do not control these cookies and recommend that you check the privacy policies of the respective third-party sites for further information.
5. Email Tracking
5.1 Some of the emails we send may include web beacons or tracked links. These tools allow us to track when you open an email and which links you interact with. We use this data to assess the performance of our emails and tailor future communications to your interests.
5.2 You can remove the tracking pixel by deleting the email. If you prefer not to have the tracking pixel downloaded to your device, you can choose to receive emails in plain text instead of HTML.
5.3 If you’d like to stop receiving marketing emails, you can unsubscribe by contacting us at focuse.co.uk.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
6.1 We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will take effect as soon as it is published. By continuing to use the Site, you agree to the updated policy.
7. Contact Us
7.1 If you have any questions or concerns about cookies or your privacy when using this Site, please contact us at contact@focuse.co.uk.
