1About this Cookie Policy

1.1This Cookie Policy explains how Merch Mates (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on merchmates.co.uk (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1.2Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. In accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, we only set cookies that are not strictly necessary with your consent.

2Categories of cookies

2.1The Site uses the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly necessary. Required for the Site to function and to record your cookie preferences. These cannot be switched off.
• Analytics. Google Analytics cookies help us understand how the Site is used. These are set only with your consent.
• Functional. Set by embedded third-party content, such as YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Instagram, Reddit and Letterboxd players and posts. These are set only with your consent.
• Performance. Set by embedded YouTube content to support playback. These are set only with your consent.
• Advertisement. We do not use advertising cookies for our own purposes. Some embedded content, such as YouTube videos and Reddit posts, may set cookies that those providers use for advertising. These are set only with your consent.

2.2We also use Ahrefs Web Analytics, which measures visits to the Site without setting cookies.

3Cookies used on the Site

3.1The table below lists the cookies currently in use on the Site. It is updated automatically after each scan.

3.2Site search also keeps your last six searches in your browser’s local storage so you can run them again. This is not a cookie, it is never sent to us, and you can remove a search from the search panel or clear it with your browser data.

4Managing your preferences

4.1You can review or change your cookie preferences at any time using Cookie Settings.

4.2You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the Site works.

5Contact

5.1Questions about this Cookie Policy should be sent to contact@merchmates.co.uk.