Cookies
Last updated: 10/11/2025
This Cookies Policy explains how Virgiliusonline uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://virgiliusonline.co.uk
By continuing to browse or use our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time using your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device, remember your preferences, and enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies can be “session cookies” (which are deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Enable essential website functionality (e.g., shopping cart, checkout).
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Improve website performance and speed.
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Analyse traffic and user behaviour to enhance your experience.
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Remember your preferences and login details.
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Deliver relevant promotions and advertising.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable features such as secure login, shopping cart management, and order processing.
You cannot disable these cookies through our site, but you can through your browser settings.
Examples:
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Session cookies for checkout and payment processing.
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Cookies that remember your cart contents.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website for example, which pages are most popular and how users navigate.
We use this data to improve site usability and performance.
Examples:
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Google Analytics
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Shopify or Woo Commerce performance tracking cookies (if applicable)
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your choices, such as your preferred language, currency, or login details, to provide a more personalised experience.
Examples:
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Cookies that remember your location or display settings.
D. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
We use these cookies to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests.
They also help us measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Examples:
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Facebook Pixel
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Google Ads Remarketing
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Instagram Shopping tracking
These cookies may collect information such as your browsing habits and purchase history to tailor content and offers.
4. Third-Party Cookies
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third-party services to place cookies on your device for analytics, advertising, or functionality.
These include:
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Google Analytics – for anonymous visitor tracking and reporting.
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Meta (Facebook/Instagram) – for social media advertising and retargeting.
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Payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) – to process secure transactions.
Please review their privacy policies for more information on how they handle your data.
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
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Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies through your web browser.
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Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookies to accept or reject.
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Opt-Out Tools:
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Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
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Facebook Ads: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
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Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site and your shopping experience.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
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