Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Abacus Repro Limited (trading as Safety-Shoes.co.uk) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, in line with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, cart contents, and settings) so you don’t have to re-enter them every time you return. Cookies can be “session” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” (stay on your device for a set period).

2. Categories of cookies we use

Strictly necessary

Required for the site to function. These keep your shopping cart working, remember that you are logged in, and process your payment securely through Stripe. You cannot opt out of these cookies because the site will not function without them.

Functional

Help us remember your preferences, such as your last viewed products, your saved sizes, and whether you have seen certain messages. Turning these off will not break the site but may reduce convenience.

Analytics

Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. We use Google Analytics 4, which sets cookies that generate an anonymised visitor ID. IP addresses are anonymised and we do not share individual-level data with third parties. You can opt out of analytics cookies via our cookie banner.

Marketing

Used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and to show you relevant ads on other platforms (such as Google and Meta). These cookies are only set if you consent via the cookie banner.

3. Third-party services

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to deliver our site:

Stripe (payment processing) — sets cookies to detect fraud and complete secure transactions.
Google Analytics 4 (analytics) — sets cookies to record anonymised usage data.
Google Merchant Centre / Google Ads (advertising) — only set if you consent to marketing cookies.

4. Your choices

On your first visit, a cookie banner appears allowing you to Accept All, Reject All non-essential cookies, or choose by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Preferences” in the footer, or by clearing cookies from your browser.

Most browsers also allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from completing a purchase.

5. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it was last revised. Substantial changes will be notified via the cookie banner on your next visit.

6. Contact

Questions about our use of cookies? Email privacy@safety-shoes.co.uk or see our Privacy Policy.