Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 16/06/26
Last Updated: 16/06/26

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Bowman Leather ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on https://bowmanleather.co.uk ("the Website").

It explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control the cookies placed on your device.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, improve security and provide information about how visitors use a website.

Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device until they expire or are deleted (persistent cookies).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly.

  • Keep your shopping basket and customer account working properly.

  • Remember your preferences.

  • Improve website performance.

  • Understand how visitors use our website.

  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing.

  • Help protect against fraudulent activity.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be switched off through our cookie preferences.

They enable functions such as:

  • Shopping basket functionality

  • Secure checkout

  • Customer login

  • Website security

  • Fraud prevention

  • Remembering cookie consent choices

Without these cookies, certain parts of the Website may not function correctly.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website.

They allow us to:

  • Count website visitors

  • Measure traffic sources

  • Identify popular pages

  • Improve website performance

  • Enhance the customer experience

We use:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Tag Manager

Analytics cookies are only placed where required by law after you have given your consent.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our advertising and allow us to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Where enabled, these cookies may be used to:

  • Measure advertising performance

  • Improve future advertising

  • Understand visitor behaviour following advertisements

Marketing cookies will only be used with your consent.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember choices you make, such as language or other website preferences, to improve your browsing experience.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by trusted third-party services used on our Website.

These may include:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and ecommerce functionality)

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Tag Manager

  • Mailchimp (newsletter sign-up forms)

  • PayPal (payment processing during checkout)

These providers may set cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our Website, you will be asked whether you wish to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You may choose to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by using the cookie settings available on our Website.

7. Browser Controls

Most web browsers also allow you to manage cookies through their settings.

You can usually:

  • View stored cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies

  • Block third-party cookies

  • Clear cookies when closing your browser

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website, including shopping and account features.

8. Cookie Retention

Different cookies remain on your device for different lengths of time.

  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are manually deleted.

The retention period depends on the purpose of the cookie and the service that created it.

9. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services we use may process information outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or the services we use.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

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

Bowman Leather

Email: info@bowmanleather.co.uk