How We Use Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit — such as your preferences — making subsequent visits faster and more personalised. Cookies cannot access other files on your device or contain executable code.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences.

• cookieConsent — Stores your cookie preference (accepted/declined). Duration: 1 year. Provider: StyleVault (first party).

2. Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. This helps us improve our content and user experience. These cookies collect anonymised, aggregated data.

• _ga — Distinguishes users. Duration: 2 years. Provider: Google Analytics.
• _ga_[ID] — Stores session state. Duration: 2 years. Provider: Google Analytics.

Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. We have configured our Analytics instance to anonymise IP addresses before processing. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all sites using Google's opt-out browser add-on.

3. Affiliate Tracking Cookies

When you click product links on StyleVault, affiliate tracking cookies are set by our partner retailers to attribute any resulting purchase to our referral. This is how we earn commissions that fund our independent editorial work.

• Affiliate cookies are set by third-party retailers (not StyleVault) when you click through to their sites
• These cookies typically persist for 30 days from the click date
• We do not have access to the personal data collected by retailer cookies

Declining our cookies will not disable retailer affiliate tracking once you click through to their sites, as those cookies are governed by the respective retailer's cookie policy.

4. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your filter preferences on the reviews page.

• localStorage items — We use browser localStorage (not cookies) to remember filter and pagination state within your session. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

5. Advertising Cookies (Third-Party)

Our site may display contextual advertisements through third-party advertising networks. These providers may set their own cookies to personalise advertising. We have no direct control over third-party advertising cookies.

How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control cookie use:

• StyleVault Cookie Banner: When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner gives you the choice to Accept All or Decline non-essential cookies. Your preference is saved for one year.
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their privacy/security settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect site functionality.
• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install Google's browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Your Online Choices: Visit youronlinechoices.com to manage advertising preferences across multiple providers.

Cookies and Children

StyleVault is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children or use cookies to track minors' online behaviour.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via our cookie banner on your next visit.

Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your data rights, please use the contact form on our website.