1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators. Cookies may be 'session cookies' (deleted when you close your browser) or 'persistent cookies' (which remain for a set period).

2. How We Use Cookies

GoBoult Limited uses cookies on our website in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR. We obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, adding items to your basket, or setting privacy preferences. No consent is required for these cookies.

• Session management (shopping cart, login state);
• Security and fraud prevention tokens;
• Load balancing and server routing.

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies (set only with your consent) help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and where errors occur. Information is aggregated and anonymous.

• Google Analytics (anonymised IP, page views, session duration);
• Internal performance monitoring tools.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies (set only with your consent) allow our website to remember your preferences and personalise your experience.

• Language and currency preferences;
• Previously viewed products;
• Returning customer recognition.

3.4 Targeting & Marketing Cookies

These cookies (set only with your explicit consent) may be used to build a profile of your interests and show relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not directly store personal information but identify your browser and internet device.

• Retargeting pixels (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Ads);
• Affiliate tracking cookies.

4. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may:

• Accept all cookies;
• Reject all non-essential cookies; or
• Customise your preferences by category.

Your preferences are saved and respected on subsequent visits. You may change your preferences at any time via the 'Cookie Settings' link in the footer of our website.

We do not use 'consent by continued browsing' — positive, informed consent is required for all non-essential cookies.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party providers. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We have no control over third-party cookies once consent is given.

6. Managing & Deleting Cookies

In addition to our cookie consent tool, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device;
• Delete some or all cookies;
• Block cookies from specific or all websites.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For guidance on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

7. Cookie Retention Periods

• Strictly necessary: session or up to 12 months;
• Analytics: up to 26 months;
• Functional: up to 12 months;
• Marketing/targeting: up to 90 days.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Updates will be posted on our website.

9. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at care@goboult.co.uk.