Costrick Cookie Policy

Version 1.0 / August 2025 / Business-to-Business Platform / English

Welcome to Our Cookie Policy

At Costrick Ltd, a company registered in Scotland (company number SC806470) at 6 Ristol Road, Glasgow, G13 1UY, we strive to make your experience on our website (www.costrick.com) and upcoming mobile application (“Platform”) as seamless and user-friendly as possible. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your interaction with our Platform, whether you’re a convenience store retailer, a wholesaler, or a visitor exploring our services. It also outlines your choices for managing cookies, ensuring transparency and compliance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By using our Platform, you agree to our use of cookies as described here. You can manage your preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings tool, available at the bottom of our website. For more details on how we handle personal data, please visit our Privacy Policy at www.costrick.com/privacy-policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our Platform. They contain information about your browsing activity, such as the pages you visit or preferences you select, helping us improve functionality and tailor your experience. Cookies do not typically store personally identifiable information, but they may link to other data we hold, like your account details, to provide personalized features.

We also use similar technologies, such as pixel tags or local storage, which serve comparable purposes and are covered by this policy. Cookies may be set by us (“first-party cookies”) or by trusted third-party providers (“third-party cookies”), such as analytics or advertising services.

Why We Use Cookies

Cookies help us deliver a reliable and efficient Platform tailored to the needs of convenience stores and wholesalers. We use them to:

  • Power Essential Functions: Enable core features like account login, order placement, and secure navigation.
  • Personalize Your Experience: Remember your preferences, such as language or region settings, to make your visits more convenient.
  • Improve Our Services: Analyze how users interact with our Platform to enhance its design, speed, and functionality.
  • Deliver Relevant Promotions: Provide targeted offers or advertisements, including on third-party platforms like social media, to keep you informed about products and services that match your interests.

These capabilities ensure our Platform supports your business needs effectively while providing a smooth and engaging experience.

Who Sets Cookies on Our Platform?

Cookies on our Platform are managed by:

  • Costrick Ltd: We set first-party cookies to support essential functions, user preferences, and performance analytics.
  • Third-Party Partners: With our permission, trusted providers, such as analytics tools or advertising platforms, set cookies to track usage or deliver personalized promotions.

Costrick Ltd, based at 6 Ristol Road, Glasgow, G13 1UY, Scotland, oversees first-party cookies and the data they collect. Third-party cookies are subject to the providers’ privacy policies, which we encourage you to review for additional details.

How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary files stored only until you close your browser, used for immediate functions like maintaining your login session.
  • Persistent Cookies: Stored for a set period (e.g., days, months, or a year) or until you delete them, used to remember preferences or track usage over time.

You can remove cookies at any time through your browser settings, as explained below.

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies into four types to clarify their roles:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Platform’s core operations, such as logging into your account, processing orders, or ensuring security. These cannot be disabled, as they are critical for the Platform to function properly.
  • Performance Cookies: Gather anonymized data on how users navigate our Platform, such as which pages are most visited, to help us optimize performance and usability.
  • Functional Cookies: Enhance your experience by saving preferences, like language settings or saved product lists, for a more personalized visit.
  • Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted promotions and ads, including on third-party platforms, by tracking your interests and interactions.

Strictly Necessary Cookies are always active to ensure the Platform works correctly. Performance, Functional, and Marketing Cookies require your consent, which you can manage through our Cookie Settings tool.

How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over how cookies are used on our Platform. Here’s how you can manage them:

  • Cookie Settings Tool: Located at the bottom of www.costrick.com, this tool allows you to accept or reject Performance, Functional, and Marketing Cookies. After making your choices, click “Confirm My Choices” to save them. You can update your preferences at any time by revisiting the tool.
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Instructions vary by browser, but you can find guidance here:

Disabling cookies may limit some Platform features, such as personalized recommendations or order tracking. Choosing “Accept All Cookies” enables all cookie types, and we may share anonymized data with third parties for analytics or advertising, including outside the EU/EEA, with strict data protection safeguards in place. Selecting “Only Required Cookies” restricts us to Strictly Necessary Cookies only.

If you use our mobile app, your device may offer options to disable tracking. Opting out will prevent the use of Marketing Cookies, even if they are enabled in your settings.

Third-Party Cookies and Data Sharing

We partner with trusted third parties, such as analytics providers or advertising platforms, to enhance our Platform’s functionality and reach. These partners may set cookies to collect anonymized data, like page views or ad clicks, to help us improve our services or deliver relevant promotions. Any data shared with third parties is governed by robust data protection agreements, and international transfers comply with UK GDPR requirements, such as Standard Contractual Clauses. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of our third-party providers for more information.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights over your personal data, including data linked to cookies:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data in certain cases.
  • Objection: Object to processing for marketing or other purposes.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at costrickcloud@gmail.com. If you believe our data practices infringe your rights, you can lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website with the revised date, and we encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please reach out: