HORNEYWINK LIMITED
COOKIES POLICY
IMPORTANT: This website sells alcoholic beverages and is intended for adults aged 18 and over only. By using this website, you confirm you are of legal drinking age in your country of residence. We use cookies to operate this website and to ensure age-verification controls function correctly.
1. Introduction
This policy explains how Horneywink Limited (“we”, “us”, “our” or “the Company””) uses cookies and similar tracking technology on our website www.horneywink.com (the “Website”).
We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data. This policy should be read in conjunction with and alongside our Privacy Policy, which sets out how we use any personal information collected about you.
This policy complies with UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and Data Protection Act 2018.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are very small text files generated by a web page server and placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. The information the cookie contains is set by the server and it can be used by that server whenever the user visits the site and so cookies can be thought of as an internet user’s identification card, which tell a website when the user has returned.
3. Cookies and Age Verification
As a seller of alcoholic beverages, we are legally and ethically required to prevent the sale of alcohol to persons under the age of 18. We use strictly necessary cookies to support our age-verification process. These cookies may record that a user has confirmed they are of legal drinking age. Without these cookies, we cannot lawfully operate this Website.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as logging in, adding items to your basket, or completing a purchase, including cookies supporting our age-verification mechanism.
These types of cookies do not require your consent under PECR as they are strictly necessary for the provision of a service you have requested.
4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We only set these cookies with your consent.
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (e.g. delivery region, language). They may be set by us or by third-party providers. We only set these cookies with your consent.
4.4 Targeting and Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store personal information directly, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
We only set these cookies with your explicit consent. Note: We do not use targeting cookies to advertise alcohol products to persons who are or may be under 18, in accordance with the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising (CAP Code) and the Portman Group Code of Practice.
5. Your Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Website, you will be shown cookie consent options.
You can choose to:
• Accept all cookies (including performance, functional and marketing cookies).
• Reject all optional cookies (we will only place strictly necessary cookies).
• Customise your preferences by cookie category.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking on the small blue circular cookie icon at the bottom left of the screen.
If you reject optional cookies, some features of the Website may not function as intended.
6. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to our consent tool, you can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website, including the ability to place an order.
Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:
• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
For further information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org .
7. Third-Party Cookies and Services
Some cookies on our Website are placed by third parties, for example because on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.) from other websites, which behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
We do not control cookies placed by third parties and we recommend you review their respective privacy and cookie policies.
8. Changes to Cookies Policy
We may update Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business operations. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Horneywink Limited
Horneywink Orchards
Mylor Downs
Falmouth Cornwall
TR11 5UL
Email: info@horneywink.com,
Telephone: 07340 076747
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
• Website: www.ico.org.uk
• Helpline: 0303 123 1113
• Post: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF