Cookies

1. Introduction

This Cookie Usage Policy ("Policy") explains how cookies are used on our website www.paperscene.com ("Website"). By accessing and using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files which a website may put on your computer or mobile device when you first visit a site or page. The cookie will help the website, or another website, to recognise your device the next time you visit. We use the term “cookies” in this policy to refer to all files that collect information in this way.

There are many functions cookies serve. For example, they can help us to remember your username and preferences, analyse how well the Website is performing, or even allow us to recommend content we believe will be most relevant to you.

Certain cookies contain personal information – for example, if you click to “remember me” when logging in, a cookie will store your username. Most cookies will not collect information that identifies you, but will instead collect more general information such as how users arrive at and use the Website.

3. Cookies this website uses

Our website utilises different types of cookies, each serving specific functions:

  • Essential Cookies
    Some cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. Disabling these cookies may limit your access to certain features or prevent you from using the website altogether.

  • Performance Cookies
    We also employ cookies to analyse how visitors interact with our website and to monitor its performance. This helps us ensure a high-quality user experience by customising our offerings and promptly addressing any issues. For instance, we may use performance cookies to track popular pages, assess the effectiveness of page linking methods, and identify reasons for error messages.

  • Functionality Cookies
    Functionality cookies enable us to remember your preferences, enhancing your browsing experience. For example, these cookies can save your username to streamline future logins and retain your customisation preferences.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website utilises cookies from third-party services for various purposes. Please refer to the individual websites for the latest and up-to-date information regarding their cookie usage:

  • Google Analytics: We utilise Google Analytics to track visitor behavior, analyse website performance, and identify areas for improvement to enhance user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data such as the pages visited, time spent on the website, and other relevant information. This data is used solely for analytical purposes and helps us optimise our website's content and functionality.

  • Shopify: Our website is hosted on Shopify, and Shopify may use cookies for various purposes such as e-commerce functionality, tracking sales, and improving user experience.

  • Klaviyo: We also use Klaviyo, an email marketing company, which may use cookies when you interact with our email campaigns or sign up for our newsletter.

  • Google Adwords: Google Adwords cookies allow us to deliver ads that are relevant to you. They also help limit the number of times you see an ad and assist us in measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

  • Facebook/Meta Pixel and Twitter Pixel: These pixels enable Facebook and Twitter to identify visitors to our website for targeted advertising. We use them to display ads only to users who have shown interest in our offerings or have specific characteristics. This helps ensure our ads are relevant and effective. Additionally, we use the pixels for statistical and market research purposes to understand ad effectiveness and user behaviour after clicking on an ad.

5. Cookie Consent

Upon visiting our Website, you will encounter a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. If you do not click "Accept" or "Decline" on the cookie consent banner, it will be assumed that you agree to accept cookies. To explicitly decline the use of cookies, you must click "Decline." Please note that certain features of our Website may not function properly if cookies are declined.

6. Managing Cookies

If you wish to manage or disable cookies, you can do so through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website and may limit your ability to access certain features.

7. Updates to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Policy on our Website.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or our cookie usage practices, please contact us.