Cookie Policy
PIPE WELDLINE LTD uses cookies and similar technologies to help our website operate efficiently, improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with our website.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them and the choices available to website visitors.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites recognise devices, remember preferences and support website functionality during future visits.
Cookies do not normally provide direct access to personal information stored on your device.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Operate and maintain website functionality
Remember user preferences
Improve website performance
Monitor website usage and visitor activity
Enhance website security
Support shopping cart and checkout functionality
Provide a more consistent browsing experience
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly.
These cookies may support:
Page navigation
Security features
Shopping cart functionality
Checkout processes
Account access where applicable
Without these cookies, certain website features may not operate correctly.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies help remember settings selected by visitors, such as:
Language preferences
Cookie preferences
Display settings
User interface preferences
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting aggregated information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Navigation patterns
Website performance metrics
This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some services used on our website may place cookies through trusted third-party providers.
These services may include:
Website analytics providers
Payment processing providers
Security and fraud prevention services
Content delivery services
Embedded website functionality providers
Each third-party provider operates according to its own privacy and cookie practices.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies may remain active for different periods depending on their purpose.
Typical retention periods may include:
Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when the browser is closed
Preference Cookies: Up to 12 months
Analytics Cookies: Up to 14 months
Security Cookies: Up to 24 months where necessary for website protection
Retention periods may vary depending on browser settings and service provider requirements.
6. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow users to:
View stored cookies
Delete cookies
Block cookies
Set cookie preferences
Receive notifications when cookies are being used
Cookie controls are typically available through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.
7. Website Functionality
If cookies are restricted or disabled, some website features may not function correctly, including:
Shopping cart functions
Checkout processes
Preference settings
User session continuity
Website performance optimisation
8. Data Protection
Any information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We use reasonable measures to help protect information collected through website technologies and to maintain the security of our systems.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website functionality, technology, operational requirements or business practices.
The latest version published on this website applies immediately upon publication.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
PIPE WELDLINE LTD
22 Tait Road
Croydon, England, CR0 2DP
Phone: +44 117 624 8351