Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 20, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Refurb & Retrofit Magazine ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on www.refurbandretrofit.com (the "Site").
By continuing to browse or use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy—unless you disable them via your browser or our cookie banner preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and collecting information about how you interact with the Site.
Cookies can be:
- First-party (set by us), or
- Third-party (set by external services we use, e.g., analytics tools).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | These are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. | Site navigation, security, access to forms |
| Analytics & Performance Cookies | Help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and user experience. | Google Analytics |
| Functionality Cookies | Enable enhanced features such as remembering preferences. | Language selection, newsletter pop-up control |
| Marketing/Tracking Cookies | May be used by third-party services to deliver relevant content or ads. (Currently not used, but may be added in future with user consent) |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use cookies from third-party providers such as:
- Google Analytics – to track anonymised usage patterns and site performance
- Mailchimp or other email platforms – to manage newsletter subscriptions and campaign effectiveness
These third parties may set their own cookies, which are subject to their privacy and cookie policies.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies at any time by:
- Using our Cookie Consent Banner to manage preferences when you first visit the Site.
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies (see links below).
- Opting out of Google Analytics tracking via Google's opt-out tool.
Useful links:
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of parts of the Site.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, feel free to get in touch:
📧 editor@refurbandretrofit.com
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