This Cookie Policy explains how Sofastash (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, www.sofastash.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other Internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide enhanced functionality, and furnish administrative information to website operators.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to ensure that our website operates effectively, to enhance your user experience, and to analyze website usage. We categorize our cookies into the following categories:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as core site navigation, shopping basket management, and security features. Without these cookies, the services you request cannot be provided.

Analytics and Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are visited most often and how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and pseudonymized.

Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or settings.

3. Consent and Control

In compliance with UK and European data protection laws (including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations), non-essential cookies (such as analytics or functional cookies) will only be placed on your device if you explicitly consent to them.

When you first visit www.sofastash.com, a Cookie Consent Banner will appear. You are under no obligation to accept non-essential cookies and may choose to manage your preferences or decline them.

Essential Cookies: Deployed automatically as they are necessary for website functionality.

Non-Essential Cookies: Deployed only after you express your explicit consent by clicking “Accept” on our Cookie Banner.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the Cookie Settings link at the bottom of our website or by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact website functionality and user experience.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Payment Processing

To ensure seamless transaction handling and robust fraud prevention, we utilize third-party services on our site.

Stripe Payment Processing: When you proceed to checkout, third-party cookies managed by Stripe are deployed to process payments and prevent fraud. These cookies collect necessary transactional and device information to assess risk and protect both consumers and our store during checkout. For more details on how Stripe processes data, please refer to Stripe’s Privacy Policy.

5. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies are stored on your device for varying durations depending on their type:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire once you close your web browser.

Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. Under UK and European regulations, our persistent cookies are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill their purpose, up to a maximum period of 12 months from the date consent is given, after which consent will be requested again.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

In addition to our Cookie Consent Banner, most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can set your browser to reject all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. Guidance for managing cookies on popular browsers can be found via the following links:

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Apple Safari

Microsoft Edge

7. Contact Us
   If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us using the details below:

Brand: Sofastash

Address: Plas Aradur, Bryn Y Maen, Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom, LL28 5EW

Phone: +44 1244 680501

Email: sofa@sofastash.com