Cookie Policy
Last updated: 22nd September 2025
Your Privacy Matters
This policy explains how Barcode Trade UK uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with GDPR.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your language preferences and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Cookies play an important role in enhancing your browsing experience. They enable us to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Provide a more personalized experience
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our services and content
- Ensure our website functions properly
Cookie Categories We Use
Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveEssential for website functionality and security. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Examples of cookies in this category:
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
Examples of cookies in this category:
Data Collection: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
Marketing Cookies
Used to track visitors across websites for advertising and marketing purposes.
Examples of cookies in this category:
Advertising: These cookies help us show you relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns across different websites and platforms.
Preference Cookies
Remember your choices and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples of cookies in this category:
Cookie Duration and Management
Cookie Lifespan
Session Cookies
Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device until expiration or manual deletion
Typical Duration
1-24 months depending on the cookie type
Managing Cookies
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Third-Party Services
Our website may include third-party services that set their own cookies. These services operate independently from us and have their own privacy policies.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about page visits, time spent on pages, and user interactions.
Google Privacy PolicySocial Media
Our website may include social media features and widgets. These features may collect your IP address and set cookies to enable the feature to function properly.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Right to Consent
You can freely give, deny, or withdraw consent for optional cookies.
Right to Access
You can request information about what personal data we collect.
Right to Delete
You can request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Portability
You can request your data in a portable format.
Right to Object
You can object to certain types of data processing.
Right to Complain
You can lodge a complaint with the ICO or other supervisory authority.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please don't hesitate to contact us:
This policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.