Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Monty’s Devon Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites www.montysbeads.com and www.montysjewellery.com. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

For example, we use cookies to keep track of what you have in your shopping basket so you don't lose your items if you navigate to a different page.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases, there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave on all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not, in case they are used to provide a service that you use.

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services like the shopping basket or e-billing cannot be provided.

WooCommerce: We use cookies to track cart data (items in your basket) and determine when cart contents change. These cookies contain no personal information.
Stripe: Our payment provider uses cookies to help prevent fraud and ensure secure transactions during checkout.

b) Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

WordPress: If you have an account and you log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. We also set cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices.

c) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, for instance, which pages you go to most often, and if you get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies you personally; all information is aggregated and anonymous.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to help us understand how customers use the site. It tracks data such as session duration, pages per session, and bounce rate. You can read more about how Google uses your personal information here: Google Privacy Policy.

3. Summary of Cookies We Use

Cookie Source	Purpose	Category
WooCommerce	Remembers items in your cart and customer session changes.	Strictly Necessary
Stripe	Fraud prevention and secure payment processing.	Strictly Necessary
WordPress	User authentication and interface preferences.	Functionality
Google Analytics	Tracking site usage and visitor statistics (anonymised).	Performance

4. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager or by changing your browser settings.

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.