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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12 August 2025
This website (SaunaBuilds.co.uk) uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the shop, remember your preferences, embed media, measure performance, support sign-in, and process secure payments.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help sites work reliably, keep you signed in, remember basket items, and (with your consent) let us understand how the site is used.
What Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples (non-exhaustive) | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Core functionality: page navigation, basket, checkout, security, consent storage. These cannot be disabled. | Cart & checkout state, cookie-consent preference, session & CSRF tokens; payment providers (e.g. Stripe, Klarna). | Legitimate interests / performance of a contract |
| Functionality | Improves features such as remembering preferences and enabling sign-in. | Account/session storage (e.g. Supabase Auth), theme choice, recently viewed items. | Consent |
| Analytics | Helps us understand traffic and improve the site; data is aggregated where possible. | Google Analytics 4 (if enabled) or privacy-focused alternatives. | Consent |
| Embedded media & marketing | Loads third-party content that may set their own cookies. | YouTube/Vimeo video embeds, social share widgets. | Consent |
Some third-party services may process data outside the UK/EEA. Where used, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).
Managing Your Preferences
When you first visit, we ask for your consent for non-essential cookies.
- Accept all – enables analytics, embeds and enhancements
- Reject non-essential – only strictly necessary cookies are set
- Change your choice – click Cookie Settings (footer) to reopen the banner, or clear cookies in your browser
You can also control cookies via your browser (see Help for Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox).
Third-Party Services That May Set Cookies
- Stripe - secure payments and fraud prevention: https://stripe.com/privacy
- Klarna - financing / Pay in 3: https://www.klarna.com/privacy/
- Supabase - authentication/session: https://supabase.com/privacy
- Google Analytics (if enabled) - usage analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- YouTube / Vimeo - embedded video playback: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms | https://vimeo.com/privacy
These providers control their own cookies. Please review their notices for details such as retention and international transfers.
Data Retention
Cookie lifetimes vary: session cookies expire when you close your browser; others may persist for months. We configure analytics to retain data only as long as needed for reporting and site improvement.
Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. For requests related to cookies or privacy, contact us using the details below. When consent is the legal basis, you can withdraw it at any time via Cookie Settings.
Contact
SaunaBuilds.co.uk
Email: hello@saunabuilds.co.uk
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