COOKIES

Your privacy is important to us. We are striving to give you full and honest information about the cookies that we use on the website and give you the tools and knowledge to manage them. If you do not allow cookies on your computer, you will not be able to shop on the website. We're working on making further improvements to the ways we use cookies and we'll keep this page updated with the progress we make.

What are cookies?

A cookie is a piece of data that is placed on an internet user's computer memory. The information the cookie contains is set by a website's server and it can be used when the user visits the website.

Cookies were designed to remember things that an internet user has done on that website in the past, which can include putting products in their basket, logging in, or clicking on links.

• Cookies are not dangerous. They are not computer programs and cannot be used to circulate viruses.
• This information about how customers use the website is used in many ways:
• To keep a record of the products you've put in your shopping bag for next time you visit
• To make personalised product recommendations, based upon previous times you've shopped on the website
• To remember your preferences
• To find out what the website doesn't do well and make improvements to it in future
• Allow you to share pages with social networks like Facebook
• And many other things too

Types of cookies

Session (or Transient) Cookies
Session cookies are stored in your computer's memory for the length of your browsing session. They become inaccessible after the session has been inactive for a time and are automatically deleted from your computer when the browser is closed. They allow you to move from page to page without having to log-in repeatedly.

Persistent (or Permanent) Cookies
Persistent cookies that are stored on the user's computer memory and are not deleted when the browser is closed. They are used to keep your preferences for the website, so they will be remembered for next time you visit the website. They are also used to collect information about the numbers of visitors, the average time spent on a particular page and analyse shopping behaviour on the website. This information is used to find out how the well the website works and where it can be improved.

These cookies are used when puchasing through the website, logging in to the site and storing basket content information for when you return.

Third-party Analytical cookies
Coast Water Sports works with selected companies to provide additional content and services, for example reviews. These companies may also set cookies on our behalf. We are working with these third parties to get a full list of the cookies they use and what they are used for.

Analytical cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors to our website, and to see how visitors move around the site when they are using it. This helps us to improve your website experience and the services we provide. No personal information is collected about you or about your computer.

Sharing with social networks
If you use the buttons that allow you to share products and content with your friends via social networks like twitter and facebook, these companies may set a cookie on your computer memory.

We use a number of social media tools and external applications to enhance visitor interaction on our site. If you already use these tools and applications their cookies may be set through our website. If you do not use them then our site will not place these cookies on your device.

Find out more about these here:

https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
http://twitter.com/privacy
http://www.google.com/intl/en-GB/policies/privacy/

What happens if I opt out of all cookies?

If you opted out of all cookies set by Coast Water Sports and associated websites, then you will not be able to place an order on our website. You will, however, still be able to browse our website.

How do I opt out of cookies?

You can manage the cookies that you allow on your computer through the internet browser that you use. You can also ask to be alerted every time a cookie is offered. There are instructions on how to manage your cookies using the most popular internet browsers below:

Find out which internet browser you use

On a PC: click on 'Help' at the top of your browser window and select 'About'
On an Apple Mac: click on the Apple menu and select 'About' (make sure the browser is open)

Opting out of cookies in Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer allows you to select the level of cookie filter on the basis of the source of the cookie and whether the source has a privacy policy.
Choose 'Tools'
Click on 'Internet Options'
Click the 'Privacy' tab
Move the slider to choose your settings
For more detailed privacy settings click on 'Advanced'
Opting out of cookies in Safari
Choose 'Preferences' from Safari menu
Select 'Security'
Cookie settings are shown
Choose your settings

Opting out of cookies in Google Chrome

As a default, Google Chrome allows all cookies. You can manage the behaviour of first-party and third-party cookies or even block them completely.
Click on the 'Tools' menu
Select 'Options'
Click the 'Under the Bonnet' tab
Find the 'Privacy' section
Click 'Content settings'
Click the 'Cookie settings' tab and choose your settings

Opting out of cookies in Mozilla Firefox

You can configure which sites are allowed to set cookies, how long to keep them for, and view and manage your existing cookies.
Click on 'Menu', then 'Options'
Select 'Privacy'
Select 'Cookies'
Choose your settings
Opting out of cookies in AOL
From the AOL toolbar, select 'Settings'
Select 'Internet Options'
Select 'Use your Internet Explorer Settings to set advanced browser options'
Select the 'Privacy' tab
Select 'Advanced'
Deselect override automatic cookie handling button
Choose your settings

Further information about online privacy

You may also want to read our privacy policy, which governs how and when we use your personal data. You can also find out more information about cookies from the websites below:

youronlinechoices.eu
On this website you'll find information about how behavioural advertising works, further information about cookies and the steps you can take to protect your privacy on the internet.

aboutcookies.org
A guide to deleting and controlling cookies in many of the internet browsers available.

networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp
A tool that allows users to opt out of behavioural advertising delivered by its member companies.