Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 25th June 2026
Last Updated: 25th June 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Group Gear ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, groupgear.co.uk.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

• Session Cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
• First-Party Cookies – set by our website.
• Third-Party Cookies – set by external services we use.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interests in operating a secure and functional website. Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent.

They may include cookies that:

• Enable secure login functionality
• Remember items in your shopping basket
• Process payments securely
• Protect against fraud and malicious activity
• Maintain website security and performance

Because these cookies are necessary for the website to function, your consent is not required.

Analytics Cookies:

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous or aggregated information.

They help us:

• Measure website traffic
• Identify popular pages
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Understand user behaviour

We will only use these cookies if you provide your consent.

Functionality Cookies:

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features, such as:

• Language preferences
• Region settings
• Saved preferences

We will only use these cookies if you provide your consent.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies:

These cookies track browsing activity to help deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness.

These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

We will only use these cookies if you provide your consent.

4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customise your cookie preferences

Non-essential cookies will not be placed on your device until you have provided your consent.

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the Cookie Settings link available on our website.

5. Cookies We Use

The following table provides examples of the types of cookies used on our website.

Please note that the specific cookies used may change from time to time as our website evolves.

6. Third Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into our website.

These providers may include:

• Google Analytics
• Google Ads
• Meta Pixel (Facebook)
• Payment providers
• Website functionality providers

These third parties may process information collected through cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We do not control the operation of third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of those providers for further information.

7. Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings tool available on the website.

You may also control cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, including shopping basket and checkout features.

8. International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom.

Where data is transferred outside the UK, appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA), the UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, or adequacy regulations will be used where required.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our business operations.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: admin@groupgear.co.uk

Phone: 0121 503 0666

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

11. Regulatory Information

This Cookie Policy is intended to comply with applicable UK data protection legislation, including:

• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• Data Protection Act 2018
• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)