Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how GKS Builders Yard (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website www.gksbuildersyard.com. It also explains your choices for controlling cookies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to function properly, recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when your browser closes)
  • Persistent cookies (stored for a set duration)
  • First-party cookies (set by our website)
  • Third-party cookies (set by external services such as Shopify, analytics providers, or payment platforms)

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

Required for our website to function. These allow you to:

  • Navigate the site
  • Add items to your basket
  • Use checkout
  • Load secure pages

Without these cookies, the website cannot operate properly.

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our website, for example:

  • Which pages are visited most
  • How users move through the site
  • How long pages take to load

This information helps us improve our website and product offering. Examples include Shopify analytics and Google Analytics (if enabled).

2.3 Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences, such as:

  • Location
  • Language
  • Items left in your basket
  • Login details (if you create an account)

These improve your shopping experience.

2.4 Advertising & Marketing Cookies

If enabled, these cookies:

  • Deliver personalised adverts
  • Track the performance of marketing campaigns
  • Help us show relevant promotions on social media or other websites

Examples may include Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google Ads, TikTok Pixel or Shopify Marketing cookies. You will only receive these cookies if you provide consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Our website is powered by Shopify, which uses cookies to:

  • Enable checkout
  • Prevent fraud
  • Provide analytics
  • Support secure payment processing

Other third parties that may set cookies include:

  • Google Analytics
  • PayPal
  • Klarna
  • Stripe
  • Meta Pixel (if enabled)
  • Email marketing platforms

Each provider is responsible for how they use their data.

4. Your Cookie Choices

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

4.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Manage preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clearing cookies or revisiting the banner.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for websites

Please note: If you block essential cookies, the website may not function correctly, including checkout.

5. How to Disable Cookies

Instructions for managing cookies can be found through your browser:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Mobile browser settings vary by device.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. 

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact us:

Email: info@gksbuildersyard.com
Address: 64 Nile Street, London, England, N1 7SR