Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
www.hillsdiy.co.uk
Last Updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Hills DIY Supplies LTD uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website www.hillsdiy.co.uk
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect and use information through cookies.
By using our Website, you can choose whether to accept or reject certain categories of cookies through our cookie consent banner and preference centre.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, and provide information about how visitors use the site.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
First-party cookies – set by our Website.
Third-party cookies – set by external providers.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies.
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- They enable core functionality such as:
- Website security
- User authentication
- Shopping basket functionality
- Order processing
- Load balancing
- Fraud prevention
Without these cookies, the Website may not function correctly.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting anonymous information such as:
- Number of visitors
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources
- Website performance
- This information helps us improve our Website and services.
- Functionality Cookies
- These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as:
- Language preferences
- Login details
- User preferences
- Account settings
They provide enhanced and personalised features.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to:
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Track visits across websites
- Build marketing audiences
These cookies are only used where you have provided your consent.
4. Cookies We May Use
The cookies used on our Website may include:
Cookie Type / Purpose
Essential Cookies: Enable core website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Measure website usage and performance
Preference Cookies: Remember user settings and preferences
Marketing Cookies: Support advertising and remarketing activities
Examples may include cookies provided by:
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads
- Microsoft Advertising (Bing)
- Meta (Facebook)
- Shopify / WooCommerce / Magento (as applicable)
- Cloudflare
- Other service providers supporting website functionality
The specific cookies used may change from time to time.
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under UK data protection laws and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):
Strictly necessary cookies are used without consent because they are essential for providing the Website.
Analytics, functionality, and marketing cookies are used only where you have given your consent.
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings tool available on the Website.
7. Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
You can usually:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Receive alerts before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
For information on managing cookies, visit your browser provider’s support pages.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers that place cookies on our Website to support:
- Analytics
- Advertising
- Customer service tools
- Website functionality
- Embedded content
These providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through our Website.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices.
Any updates will be posted on this page together with the revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Hills DIY Supplies LTD, Cockshutt Lane, Broseley TF12 5DF
Email: sales@hillsdiy.co.uk
Telephone: 01952 882332
For more information about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.