Cookie Policy
Last updated: 21 August 2026
1. About this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Somerset Speed Shop uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.somersetspeedshop.co.uk.Somerset Speed Shop is operated by Johnathan Stuart-Berry, as a sole trader.Business address:
Unit 1J, Walronds Business Park
Isle Brewers
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 6QP
United KingdomEmail: sales@somersetspeedshop.co.ukThis Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and can be used for a number of purposes, including helping the website function, remembering preferences, understanding how visitors use the website and measuring advertising.We may also use technologies similar to cookies, including tracking pixels, tags, scripts and other technologies that store or access information on your device.The rules relating to cookies also apply to these similar technologies.
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:To make our website work correctly.To enable ecommerce and shopping functionality.To keep the website secure.To remember certain preferences.To understand how visitors interact with our website.To measure the effectiveness of our advertising.To measure conversions from advertising.To help us improve our website and services.To support advertising through Google and Meta.To help us understand which products, services or pages are of interest to visitors.
4. Categories of cookies
4.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to operate properly or to provide a service you have specifically requested.They may be used for purposes such as:Shopping basket functionalityCheckout functionalityPayment and transaction processesWebsite securitySession managementRemembering essential website settingsPreventing fraudulent or malicious activityBecause these cookies are necessary for the website or a service you have requested to function, they may be used without consent where they fall within the applicable legal exemption.We will still provide information about these cookies.
4.2 Functional cookies
Functional cookies help the website remember choices you make and improve your experience.For example, they may remember preferences or settings that you have selected.Where these cookies are not strictly necessary, we will ask for your consent before using them.
4.3 Advertising and marketing cookies
We use advertising and marketing technologies provided by third parties, including Google and Meta.These technologies may be used to:Measure the effectiveness of advertisements.Track conversions following an advertisement.Understand how visitors interact with our website after viewing an advertisement.Create or help manage advertising audiences.Deliver relevant advertising on third-party platforms, where permitted.Advertising and marketing cookies and similar technologies are not strictly necessary for the operation of our website.Where required by law, we will only use these technologies after you have provided consent.
5. Google advertising
We use Google advertising services, including Google Ads.Google may use cookies and similar technologies to help us measure advertising performance and conversions.Depending on the configuration of our Google advertising services, this may involve information such as:Your IP addressDevice and browser informationPages visitedInformation about interactions with advertisementsInformation about conversions or purchasesInformation about how you arrived at our websiteGoogle may combine information collected through its services with other information it holds, subject to Google's own policies and settings.Where required, Google advertising cookies and similar technologies will only be activated after appropriate consent has been provided.More information about how Google handles information can be found in Google's privacy documentation.
6. Meta advertising
We use advertising services provided by Meta, which may include technologies such as the Meta Pixel and other Meta advertising technologies.These technologies may allow us to:Measure advertising performance.Understand whether visitors have interacted with our advertisements.Measure conversions.Create advertising audiences.Improve the relevance and effectiveness of our advertising.Meta may collect information about your device, browser and interactions with our website and advertisements.Where required by law, Meta advertising technologies will only be activated after appropriate consent has been provided.Your use of Facebook, Instagram and other Meta services is also subject to Meta's own privacy policies and terms.
7. Squarespace cookies
Our website is built and hosted using Squarespace.Squarespace may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary to provide website hosting, ecommerce, security and other functionality.The exact cookies used by our website may vary depending on the Squarespace features, integrations and services enabled on the website.These may include cookies associated with:Website functionalityEcommerceShopping basketsCheckoutSecuritySession managementPreferencesCookie consent managementWe periodically review the cookies and similar technologies used by our website.
8. Third-party cookies
Some cookies and similar technologies on our website may be placed or accessed by third parties rather than directly by Somerset Speed Shop.These third parties may include:SquarespaceGoogleMetaPayment service providersOther technology or service providers that support the operation of our websiteThird-party providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.Their use of information is subject to their own privacy policies and terms, as well as any applicable contractual and data protection requirements.
9. Consent
Under UK law, we generally need to obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies.Where consent is required:We will provide information about the cookies and their purposes.We will ask you to actively choose whether to accept them.Non-essential cookies should not be placed before you have provided the required consent.You should be able to refuse non-essential cookies.Refusing non-essential cookies should be as easy as accepting them.You should be able to change or withdraw your consent.Simply continuing to browse the website does not constitute consent to non-essential cookies.The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) states that consent must involve a clear positive action and that users must be given meaningful control over non-essential cookies and similar technologies.
10. Managing your cookie preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie controls provided on our website.If our website provides a Cookie Settings or similar option, you can use this to change or withdraw your consent.You can also control cookies through your web browser.Most browsers allow you to:See which cookies are stored on your device.Delete existing cookies.Block some or all cookies.Block third-party cookies.Receive a warning before cookies are stored.Please be aware that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including shopping basket, checkout or other essential features.
11. Cookie duration
Cookies can be either:Session cookies – these are normally deleted when you close your browser.Persistent cookies – these remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.The length of time cookies remain on your device depends on the particular cookie and the service that placed it.Because the exact cookies used by Squarespace, Google and Meta can change depending on the services and settings enabled, we do not state a single expiry period for all cookies.We review our use of cookies and similar technologies periodically.
12. Changes to cookies
We may introduce, remove or change cookies and similar technologies as our website, services, advertising or technology changes.If the purposes or types of cookies we use change significantly, we will update this Cookie Policy and, where required, request fresh consent.
13. International transfers
Some third-party service providers we use may process information outside the United Kingdom.This may include technology and advertising providers such as Google, Meta and Squarespace.Where personal information is transferred outside the UK, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that the transfer is made in accordance with applicable UK data protection law.
14. Personal information collected through cookies
Some cookies and similar technologies may collect information that is considered personal information under UK data protection law.Where this happens, the processing of that information is also covered by our Privacy Policy.Our Privacy Policy explains:What personal information we collect.Why we use it.Our lawful bases for processing.Who we share it with.How long we retain it.Your data protection rights.How to contact us.
15. Your rights
Depending on the circumstances, you have rights under UK data protection law concerning personal information collected through cookies and similar technologies.These may include the right to:Access your personal information.Correct inaccurate information.Request deletion of your information.Restrict processing.Object to certain processing.Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.Further information is available in our Privacy Policy.
16. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:Johnathan Stuart-Berry
Somerset Speed ShopUnit 1J, Walronds Business Park
Isle Brewers
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 6QP
United KingdomEmail: sales@somersetspeedshop.co.uk
17. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we use cookies or handle your personal information, please contact us first so that we can try to resolve your concerns.You also have the right to complain to the UK's data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).ICO website:https://ico.org.uk/
18. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, cookies, advertising services, technology or legal requirements.The date at the top of this policy shows when it was last updated.We recommend checking this page periodically for the latest version.
