Cookie Policy
Heythemis (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy while providing a seamless and personalized shopping experience. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies, what data they collect, and how you can manage your preferences.
As a marketplace for sustainable footwear, we aim to balance transparency with functionality. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, you can manage your cookie settings as explained below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember user preferences, track site performance, and improve overall user experience.
Cookies can be categorized based on their purpose and lifespan:
1.1 Types of Cookies by Purpose
• Essential Cookies – Necessary for the website to function, including login authentication and shopping cart functionality.
• Performance Cookies – Collect data on how visitors use our website to help us improve its usability.
• Functional Cookies – Enhance your experience by remembering preferences like language or currency.
• Advertising & Targeting Cookies – Track browsing behavior to show relevant advertisements and promotions.
• Third-Party Cookies – Set by external platforms (such as social media or analytics tools) to track interaction with their services.
1.2 Types of Cookies by Lifespan
• Session Cookies – Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies – Stored on your device for a defined period or until manually removed.
2. How We Use Cookies
Heythemis uses cookies to improve your experience and ensure smooth website functionality. Below is a breakdown of how we use different types of cookies:
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to work properly. They enable:
• Secure login and account authentication.
• Shopping cart and checkout functionality.
• Website security features and fraud prevention.
Without these cookies, the website may not function correctly, so they cannot be disabled.
2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Heythemis, so we can improve our platform. They track:
• Pages visited and time spent on each page.
• Site speed and technical performance.
• User navigation patterns to optimize website design.
We use services like Google Analytics to collect anonymized data. Disabling these cookies may impact our ability to improve the user experience.
2.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enhance your experience by:
• Remembering login details so you don’t have to enter them each time.
• Saving your preferred language, currency, and shopping preferences.
• Customizing content based on your previous interactions.
While you can disable these cookies, doing so may result in a less personalized shopping experience.
2.4 Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These cookies help us display relevant ads and promotions based on your browsing history. They:
• Track interactions with advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
• Display personalized product recommendations.
• Allow third-party advertisers (such as Google Ads, Facebook Pixel) to serve targeted ads.
Disabling these cookies will not remove ads but will make them less relevant to your interests.
2.5 Third-Party Cookies (Social Media & External Services)
Some pages on Heythemis may include embedded content from third-party platforms (e.g., Instagram, YouTube, Facebook). These services may place cookies to track how you interact with their content.
We do not control third-party cookies, so we recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they handle your data.
3. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can control and disable cookies through:
3.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can:
• Block or delete cookies.
• Enable “Do Not Track” settings.
• Manage site-specific cookie preferences.
Find cookie settings for major browsers here:
• Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy
• Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/content/
3.2 Opt-Out of Advertising Cookies
For third-party cookies used in advertising, you can opt out through:
• Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
• Your Online Choices (EU Users): www.youronlinechoices.eu
Note: Disabling cookies may impact website functionality, such as login access and shopping cart features.
4. Data Protection & Your Privacy Rights
As a company registered in England, Heythemis complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Under this regulation, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:
• Right to Access: Request details on the data we collect via cookies.
• Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): Request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use certain cookies.
• Right to Object to Profiling: Opt out of targeted advertising.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. Any significant changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of Heythemis after updates means you accept the revised policy.
6. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact us at:
Email: feedback@heythemis.com
Address: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX
If you believe we have not addressed your concerns, you may also contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.