This Cookie Policy explains how WhiskyBids (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://whiskybids.com (the “Site”).
We use cookies to personalise your experience, analyse traffic, and deliver relevant content and advertisements. This policy outlines what cookies we use, why we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.
Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They help the Site function properly, remember your preferences, and gather analytics or advertising data.
We also use related technologies like pixels, tags, and web beacons (collectively referred to as “cookies” for simplicity).
These cookies are necessary for the Site to work. They enable features like logging in, placing bids, secure checkout, and managing your user account.
Examples:
Session authentication
Security and fraud prevention
Shopping cart/bidding memory
These help us understand how users interact with the Site, so we can improve functionality, content, and performance.
Examples:
Google Analytics
Heatmaps or error tracking tools
These remember your preferences (like region, currency, or language) to personalise your experience.
Examples:
Saving display settings
Remembering login across sessions
Used to deliver personalised ads, measure the effectiveness of campaigns, and track browsing across websites. These may be set by third parties like Google or Facebook.
Examples:
Google Ads
Meta Pixel
Affiliate tracking
We may allow trusted third-party services to place cookies on your device through our Site. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your browsing activity across websites and deliver targeted advertising.
We do not control the data collected by these third parties, and their use is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent tool (if displayed). Most browsers let you:
Block all or some cookies
Delete cookies after each session
Receive alerts before cookies are stored
To learn more about managing cookies, visit:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org
https://www.youronlinechoices.com
Note: Blocking essential cookies may impact the functionality of the Site, especially for login, checkout, and bidding features.
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights relating to cookies and personal data.
EEA/UK: Under GDPR, we rely on consent for non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time.
California (CCPA/CPRA): You may opt out of “selling” or “sharing” of personal data collected via cookies.
Other regions: We aim to comply with local cookie and privacy laws wherever our users are located.
You can exercise your rights through the cookie banner or by getting in touch.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please reach out via our contact page.
