COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: 21/10/2025
1. Introduction
At Bourne Mart Ltd, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types we use, why we use them, and how you can manage or withdraw your consent.
This policy applies to our website and is designed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website.
They help us provide essential site functions, improve performance, and understand how visitors interact with our website.
Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others are optional and only set with your consent.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential – to make the website function properly and securely.
Analytics – to understand how visitors use our site and improve performance.
Marketing – to measure the effectiveness of our marketing activities and improve user experience.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to operate correctly. They cannot be turned off in our systems.
You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_stripe_mid, _stripe_sid | Used by Stripe to enable secure online payment processing. | Stripe | Up to 1 year |
_lscache_vary | Used for caching to improve website speed and performance. | Website | Session |
cookie-popup | Remembers if you have dismissed the cookie consent message. | Website | 1 year |
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information.
We use this data to improve our site’s usability and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
sbjs_current, sbjs_first, sbjs_session, sbjs_udata, sbjs_first_add | Used by Sourcebuster to track the source of visits (e.g., direct, referral, search). | Sourcebuster | Up to 6 months |
tk_ai | Used by Jetpack to store a unique ID for analytical purposes. | Jetpack | Session |
C. Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to track visitors across websites to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign performance.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
tk_lr, tk_or, tk_qs, tk_r3d | Used by Jetpack/WordPress for referral and marketing analytics. | Jetpack | Up to 1 year |
5. Legal Basis for Processing Cookies
Under the UK GDPR, our lawful basis for processing personal data collected through cookies depends on the cookie type:
Strictly necessary cookies: processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating our website.
Analytics and marketing cookies: processed only with your consent, which you can give or withdraw at any time.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies.
You can manage your preferences at any time by:
Adjusting settings in our cookie consent banner.
Changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the website — especially shopping or checkout features.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with the effective date updated at the top.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Bourne Mart Ltd
Email: info@bournemart.co.uk
Address: 106 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3JU