Cookies Policy

 

Last updated: 24/01/2026

 

This Cookies Policy explains how The Boscombe Soap Company (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website theboscombesoapcompany.co.uk.

 

We make and sell handmade soap using natural ingredients, crafted in the UK and delivered by post. Like most websites, we use cookies to ensure our site works properly and to improve your experience.

 

What Are Cookies?

 

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.

 

Cookies do not give us access to your device or any personal information you haven’t chosen to share with us.

 

How We Use Cookies

 

We use cookies to:

  • Make sure our website functions correctly
  • Remember your preferences (such as items in your basket)
  • Improve website performance and usability
  • Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it

 

We do not use cookies to sell your data or track you across other websites.

 

Types of Cookies We Use

 

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

 

These cookies are essential for the website to work properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Shopping basket and checkout
  • Secure payment processing
  • Navigation and page access

 

These cookies cannot be switched off.

b. Functional Cookies

 

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Language or region
  • Previous preferences

 

They help provide a more personalised experience but are not essential.

c. Analytics / Performance Cookies

 

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, for example:

  • Which pages are visited most often
  • How users move around the site

 

We use this information only to improve our website and customer experience. Data collected is anonymised where possible.

 

Examples may include tools such as Google Analytics.

 

Managing Cookies

 

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to:

  • See what cookies you have
  • Delete all or selected cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies entirely

 

Please note that disabling cookies may affect how our website functions, especially features like the shopping basket and checkout.

 

To learn more about managing cookies, visit:

https://www.aboutcookies.org

 

Third-Party Cookies

 

Some cookies may be set by trusted third-party services we use, such as payment processors or analytics providers. These third parties have their own privacy and cookies policies, which we recommend reviewing.

 

Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or how we use cookies. Any updates will be posted on this page.

 

Contact Us

 

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

 

Email: info@theboscombesoapcompany.co.uk

Business name: The Boscombe Soap Company

Location: United Kingdom