Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 7 July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Yesteryears Toy Shop uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
They allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, shopping basket contents and how you use the website.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies — set by our website.
- Third-party cookies — set by external services used on our website.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions correctly.
- Maintain shopping basket functionality.
- Provide secure checkout.
- Remember your preferences.
- Understand how visitors use our website.
- Improve website performance.
- Measure advertising effectiveness.
- Provide relevant marketing where consent has been provided.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for our website to function properly.
They may be used to:
- Keep items in your shopping basket.
- Remember your preferences.
- Enable account and checkout functionality.
- Maintain website security.
- Process purchases correctly.
These cookies cannot usually be disabled because they are necessary for the website to operate.
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.
Analytics cookies may collect information including:
- Pages visited.
- Time spent on the website.
- How visitors arrived at our website.
- Device and browser information.
- General location information.
This information helps us:
- Improve website performance.
- Understand customer behaviour.
- Improve navigation.
- Improve our products and services.
Analytics cookies are only used where appropriate consent has been provided.
Advertising and Marketing Cookies
We may use advertising technologies such as:
- Google advertising services.
- Meta advertising tools.
These technologies may collect information including:
- Products viewed.
- Website visits.
- Purchases made.
- Advertising interactions.
- Device information.
This information helps us measure advertising campaigns and provide more relevant advertising where consent has been provided.
Payment and Security Cookies
Some cookies or similar technologies may be used by our payment providers to:
- Process payments securely.
- Prevent fraud.
- Protect customers during checkout.
- Maintain transaction security.
These technologies are used only for payment functionality and security purposes.
Managing Cookie Preferences
Where required by UK law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
You can accept or reject different categories of cookies through our cookie settings.
You can change your preferences at any time.
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies.
- Delete cookies.
- Block cookies.
- Receive warnings before cookies are stored.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality, including shopping basket and checkout features.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party providers, including:
- Analytics providers.
- Advertising platforms.
- Payment providers.
- Security services.
These organisations process information according to their own privacy policies.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, technology or legal requirements.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised date.
Contact Us
Yesteryears Toy Shop
6 High St
Conwy
LL32 8DB
United Kingdom
Email: info@yesteryearstoyshop.com
