Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how The Yard Builders Merchant Ltd (“The Yard BM”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://theyardbm.co.uk (the “Website”).
By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you adjust your browser settings or cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience by:
- remembering your preferences,
- ensuring the site runs smoothly,
- helping us understand how you use our Website.
Types of cookies include:
- Session Cookies: temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies : remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the Website to function properly.
Example: remembering items in your shopping basket or enabling secure login.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website so we can improve usability.
Example: Google Analytics (with IP addresses anonymised where possible).
Functionality Cookies
Remember your choices and preferences, such as your region, language, or saved items.
Example: keeping you logged in for your next visit.
Advertising & Targeting Cookies
We currently do not use cookies for advertising or targeting. If this changes, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may come from third parties that provide services on our Website — such as analytics providers or payment gateways. These providers have their own cookie and privacy policies, and we make sure they respect your privacy and comply with data protection laws.
4. Managing Cookies
You are in control of your cookies. You can manage them by:
- adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies,
- setting alerts when cookies are placed, or
- restricting third-party cookies.
Please note: disabling some cookies may affect how our Website functions and could limit your shopping experience.
For more help, see browser-specific guides:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027947
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time for legal, technical, or business reasons. Any changes will appear on this page with the revised “last updated” date.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch:
The Yard Builders Merchant Ltd
First Floor, 10 College Rd, Harrow HA1 1BE
📧 support@theyardbm.co.uk
📞 07902 952591
