The law on cookies demands that you, as a website user, are allowed to understand how cookies are used on our websites and consent to cookies being stored on your computer (laptop/mobile/tablet).
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file, typically of letters and numbers, downloaded to your computer when you access websites. Typically, they contain the following information: a site name and unique user ID, the duration of the cookie's abilities and effects, and a random number. As a rule, cookies cannot be used to reveal your identity or personally identifying information.
When you visit a website that uses cookies for the first time, a cookie is downloaded onto your computer. The next time you visit that website, your computer checks to see if it has a relevant cookie and sends the information in that cookie back to the website. The website then notes that you have been there before and sometimes tailors what pops up on the screen to take account of that fact. They also might record how long you spend on each site page, what links you click, and your preferences for page layouts and color schemes.
Generally, the role of cookies is beneficial, making your interaction with frequently-visited sites smoother with no extra effort. Without cookies, online shopping would be much harder. Without cookies, some websites will become less interactive with the cookie option turned off.
Most common cookies Session cookies
These cookies expire when you close your web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome). These cookies are used for various reasons, such as remembering what you have put in your shopping basket as you browse a website. They can also be used for security to access your Internet banking or email.
Persistent cookies
These cookies are still stored on your computer after you have closed your web browser, which allows your website preferences to be remembered. These cookies are used for various purposes, for example, remembering your preferences on a website (your language choice or your user name on a particular website).
First and Third Party cookies
This refers to the website placing the cookie. First-party cookies are cookies set by the website you are visiting. Another website sets third-party cookies; the website you are visiting may have advertising on the page, and this other website will be able to set a cookie on your computer. Third-party cookies on the main web browsers allow third-party cookies by default. Changing the settings on your browsers can prevent this.
Exceptions
There are some exemptions to the above where it is essential for a website to store information on your computer, for example, to provide the service you requested.
Our use of cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our websites and for functionality purposes; for example, if you choose to buy any of our products and services, you must consent to us placing a cookie on your computer;
We also use cookies to understand your usage of our website;
We have partners who have referred clients, and in using cookies, we track referred sales so we can compensate our partners accordingly;
We also use cookies for remarketing purposes; for example, once you have been on the Hair-loss.com website, you visit another website with Google adverts.
