Cookie Policy
Our website uses ‘cookies’, which are small data files that are used as unique identifiers. They are sent from the website’s servers to your computer or mobile phone and stored on your device, and may then be sent back to our website’s servers with updated data as you browse our website.
Cookies are used to record information about your preferences as you browse our website, which allows us to improve your experience by tailoring the website accordingly. Cookies can also be used to identify you every time you revisit our website.
A ‘session cookie’ will expire at the end of your browsing session once you close your web browser; ‘persistent cookies’ on the other hand have a set expiry date and will be stored on your computer until either this date is reached, or you delete your cookies using your browser settings.
How We Use Cookies
The following is a list of cookies used by our website, and what they are used for:
| Cookie Name | Cookie Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
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PHPSESSID |
Session Cookie |
The Salons Direct website uses a session cookie to maintain information about each visit to the website and enable core site functionality. This cookie does not contain any personal information, and only lasts for the duration of your visit, being deleted as soon as you close your web browser. |
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Google Analytics |
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This cookie allows us to count page visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site, using a service provided by Google Analytics. For more information about Google’s privacy policy, and more details on how this cookie operates, please use this link: www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy. |
|
Google Tag Manager |
_dc_gtm_UA-xxxxxxxx | This cookie is associated with sites using Google Tag Manager to load other scripts and code into a page. Where it is used it may be regarded as Strictly Necessary as without it, other scripts may not function correctly. The end of the name is a unique number which is also an identifier for an associated Google Analytics account. |
| Site Gainer | sg_cookies | This cookie is set by SiteGainer Conversion Rate Optimization Toolbox and helps with measuring different version of the web page. The cookie ensures a visitor sees the same version of a page and is used to track behaviour to measure the performance of these different versions. |
| Google Conversion | _gclxxxx | Google conversion tracking cookie |
| Microsoft Bing |
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This is a cookie utilised by Microsoft Bing Ads and is a tracking cookie. It allows us to engage with a user that has previously visited our website. |
| Functional Cookies |
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This cookie is used to facilitate content caching on the browser to make pages load faster. This cookie is used to display personalized product recommendations on the page. |
| Functional Cookies |
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This cookie is used to display personalized product recommendations on the page. |
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses the following third-party suppliers and partners who may also set cookies on your computer or mobile phone as you browse our website. If you would like to know more about how these third-parties use cookies to collect and store your data, please use the links below:
| Cookie Name | Cookie Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Facebok
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The Facebook plugin on our website allows you to quickly ‘Like’ our official Facebook page. This cookie is installed by Facebook, and is used to detect if you are currently logged into Facebook when you visit our website, and also if you already ‘Like’ our Facebook page. Please see www.facebook.com/about/privacy for more information. |
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New Relic |
JSESSIONID |
This domain is controlled by New Relic, which provides a platform for monitoring the performance of web and mobile applications. |
Please note that, where we embed content from third-party sites such as Flickr and YouTube, you may also have cookies from these third-party websites installed on your device. Salons Direct does not control these cookies and you should check the privacy policy of the relevant website for more information.
Please also note that, if you use one of the ‘sharing tools’ on our website to share content using social networks, these social networks may install a cookie on your device. Salons Direct does not control these cookies and you should check the privacy policy of the relevant website for more information.
Blocking Cookies
The majority of web browsers (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari etc.) will allow you to block cookies from being installed on your device via your browser settings.
Depending on your browser, further information can be obtained via the following links:
Firefox – http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Cookies
Internet Explorer – http://support.microsoft.com/kb/196955
Google Chrome - http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647
Safari – http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Safari/3.0/en/9277.html
Opera - http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/
Mobile phone users may have to refer to their handset manual for details on how to block cookies using their mobile browser.
Please be aware that restricting the use of cookies may impact on the functionality of our website.
Deleting Cookies
The majority of web browsers (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari etc.) will allow also allow you to delete selected / all cookies currently installed on your device.
Depending on your browser, further information can be obtained via the following links:
Firefox – http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Cookies
Internet Explorer – http://support.microsoft.com/kb/196955
Google Chrome - http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647
Safari – http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Safari/3.0/en/9277.html
Opera - http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/
Similarly, mobile phone users may have to refer to their handset manual for details on how to delete cookies using their mobile browser.
Please note that this will usually only remove any cookies currently installed on your device; you must also change your browser settings (above) if you wish to prevent cookies being installed in future. Please be aware that deleting cookies already stored on your device may impact on the usability of our website.
Contact Details and Useful Information
This website is owned and operated by Salons Direct. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, or about how we collect and store your data, then please contact [email protected].
For more information on cookies and how they work, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.