This Cookie Policy explains how drapeandcloth (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking elements on our website, www.drapeandcloth.com. This policy applies to all visitors located within the United Kingdom and the European region, in full compliance with applicable privacy regulations, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function properly, maintain standard user preferences, and provide analytical information to site operators regarding standard browsing activity.

2. Cookie Consent & User Control

At drapeandcloth, we respect user privacy and choice:

• Active Consent Banner: Our website displays an interactive Cookie consent banner upon your initial visit.
• Opt-In Requirement: Non-essential cookies (such as analytics or preference cookies) are only activated after you explicitly click the “Accept” button on our Cookie banner.
• Essential Functionality: Strictly necessary cookies required for website operation and shopping cart functionality operate without prior consent, as permitted under British and European legislation. You may adjust or withdraw your consent preferences at any time through your web browser settings.

3. Categories & Third-Party Cookies

We utilize both first-party cookies managed directly by drapeandcloth and necessary third-party cookies provided by trusted operational service providers:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies (First-Party): Essential for browsing www.drapeandcloth.com, maintaining items in your shopping cart, and supporting essential site operations.
• Third-Party Payment & Transaction Cookies (Stripe): To facilitate checkout procedures and manage operational transaction integrity, third-party cookies are processed by Stripe. These cookies manage session validation and transaction monitoring during the purchasing process.

4. Cookie Retention Periods

In accordance with United Kingdom and European data protection standards, cookies stored on your device are retained only for defined timeframes:

• Session Cookies: These temporary cookies remain active only during your active browsing session and are automatically removed from your device when you close your web browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain stored on your device across visits to retain operational preferences or analytical consent. In compliance with British and European legal requirements, persistent cookies set by our site are retained for a maximum duration of twelve (12) months from the date of consent, after which fresh consent will be requested.

5. Managing Cookie Settings in Your Browser

In addition to our website consent banner, most standard web browsers allow you to manage or block cookies through browser preferences. Please note that restricting essential cookies may impact the proper functionality of checkout procedures on www.drapeandcloth.com.

6. Official Contact Details

If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our data management procedures, please contact our support team via our official email address:

• Brand Name: drapeandcloth
• Official Website: www.drapeandcloth.com
• Official Contact Email: fraud@drapeandcloth.com
• Operating Region: United Kingdom & Europe