Last updated: 22/09/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Louw Wines ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.louwwines.com (the "Site"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
Cookies allow websites to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use the website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Provide essential website functionality
Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies on our Site. Below you'll find details about each category and the specific cookies we use.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as verifying your age or filling in forms.
Age Verification Cookie
Legal Basis: Legal obligation - UK law requires age verification for alcohol sales. This cookie prevents users from having to repeatedly verify their age during their browsing session.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website and your browsing experience.
Google Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. These cookies are only active when Google Analytics is enabled.
Third Party: Google LLC - see Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Your Current Cookie Preferences
Changes take effect immediately. Refresh the page after making changes to ensure all analytics tracking is properly updated.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:
- Accept all cookies
- Notify you when a cookie is set
- Reject all cookies
- Delete cookies after browsing sessions
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Advanced > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can specifically opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies: Disabling essential cookies will affect the functionality of our Site. Specifically:
- You will need to verify your age each time you visit our Site
- Some features may not work properly
Analytics Cookies: Disabling these cookies will not affect your browsing experience, but it will limit our ability to improve the Site based on usage patterns.
Third-Party Services
We work with the following third-party services that may set cookies when you use our Site:
Google Analytics
Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
Data Collected: Anonymised usage statistics, page views, session duration
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Stripe
Purpose: Payment processing (Note: Stripe may set cookies during the payment process)
Data Collected: Payment-related information during checkout
Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/gb/privacy
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and notify you through appropriate channels where required by law.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@louwwines.com
Post: Louw Wines, Unit A, 82 James Carter Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk, United Kingdom, IP28 7DE
For specific privacy or cookie-related inquiries: privacy@louwwines.com
This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand exactly what cookies we use and why.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.