Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 26/08/2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and improving our services.

How We Use Cookies

At Feminoir, we use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

  • Shopping cart functionality - Remember items you've added to your basket
  • User authentication - Keep you logged in during your session
  • Security - Protect against fraudulent activity
  • Load balancing - Ensure our website runs smoothly

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Google Analytics - Analyse website traffic and user behaviour
  • Site performance - Monitor loading times and technical issues
  • Popular products - Track which items are viewed most frequently

You can opt out of these cookies, but it may affect your browsing experience.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:

  • Facebook Pixel - Show you relevant adverts on social media
  • Google Ads - Display targeted advertisements across the web
  • Retargeting - Remind you of products you've viewed

You can opt out of these cookies without affecting core website functionality.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your browsing experience:

  • Language preferences - Remember your chosen language
  • Currency selection - Store your preferred currency
  • Recently viewed items - Display products you've looked at

Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

  • Google (Analytics, Ads, reCAPTCHA)
  • Facebook (Meta Pixel)
  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Customer service (Live chat providers)

These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Our Cookie Preferences Centre

You can also manage your cookie preferences using our cookie banner when you first visit our site, or by accessing our Cookie Preferences Centre at any time.

Opt-Out Links

Cookie Duration

  • Session cookies - Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies - Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-24 months)
  • Essential cookies - Usually deleted when you close your browser or after 24 hours

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

  • Consent - Choose which cookies to accept
  • Withdraw consent - Change your mind at any time
  • Information - Know what cookies we use and why
  • Access - Request information about data we collect

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: hello@feminoir.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

This policy complies with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and ePrivacy Regulations.