Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, enabling essential features, and helping us understand how you use our site.
1. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies on Latest Vapes for various purposes:
đ Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.
đ Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our site's performance.
âī¸ Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and region. They may be set by us or third-party providers.
đĸ Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant ads on other sites. With your consent only.
2. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to work properly:
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Shopping cart: Remember items in your basket
- Age verification: Store your age verification status for 30 days
- Security cookies: Authenticate users and prevent fraud
- Load balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers
- Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
3. Analytics & Performance Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website:
Google Analytics:
- Tracks page views, sessions, and user behavior
- Collects anonymized data about traffic sources
- Helps us identify popular products and content
- Data is retained for 26 months
- IP addresses are anonymized
What We Learn:
- Which pages are most visited
- How long visitors stay on our site
- Which devices and browsers are used
- Where visitors come from (search engines, social media, etc.)
- Conversion rates and checkout abandonment
4. Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience on our website:
- Language preferences: Remember your language choice
- Currency settings: Display prices in your preferred currency
- Recently viewed: Show products you've recently looked at
- Chat support: Enable live chat functionality
- Video playback: Remember video quality settings
5. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
With your consent, we use marketing cookies to:
- Show relevant advertisements on other websites
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly
- Suggest products based on your browsing history
- Enable social media sharing features
Third-party partners: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, Instagram, TikTok Pixel (if applicable)
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:
Payment Providers:
- Stripe, PayPal - For secure payment processing
- These services have their own privacy policies
Social Media:
- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter - Social sharing buttons
- These may track your activity across websites
Other Services:
- Google Maps - Location services
- YouTube - Embedded videos
- Trustpilot - Customer reviews
7. How to Control Cookies
You have several options to manage cookies:
On Our Website:
- Use our cookie banner when you first visit
- Change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings
- Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled
In Your Browser:
- Chrome: Settings â Privacy & Security â Cookies
- Firefox: Settings â Privacy & Security â Cookies
- Safari: Preferences â Privacy â Cookies
- Edge: Settings â Privacy â Cookies
Other Tools:
- Your Online Choices - Opt out of behavioral advertising
- Google Analytics Opt-out - Browser add-on
8. What Happens If You Block Cookies?
Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience:
- â You may need to re-verify your age on each visit
- â Your shopping cart may not work properly
- â You'll be logged out more frequently
- â Some features may not function correctly
- â Your preferences won't be remembered
- â The website will still work for basic browsing
9. How Long Cookies Last
Cookies have different lifespans:
Session Cookies:
Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser. Used for shopping cart and login sessions.
Persistent Cookies:
- Age verification: 30 days
- Cookie preferences: 12 months
- Analytics cookies: 26 months
- Marketing cookies: 90 days to 24 months
- Functional cookies: 3-12 months
10. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We honor your cookie preferences set through our cookie banner regardless of your browser's DNT settings.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy:
đ§ Email: info@latestvapes.co.uk
đ Phone: +44 7411 712482
â° Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT
Your Consent
By using our website, you consent to our use of essential cookies. For non-essential cookies, we will ask for your explicit consent through our cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time by changing your cookie settings.
Last updated: December 2025
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