Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 10, 2025
At Hugo Knives™, we value your privacy and are committed to providing a transparent and secure online shopping experience.
This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
By continuing to browse or use our site, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. 🔍 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website.
They allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve overall functionality.
Cookies help us:
- Keep your shopping cart updated
- Save your preferences
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Deliver a faster and more personalized experience
2. 🧩 Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
They include login, checkout, and shopping cart features.
Without them, you won’t be able to use the site securely.
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website (pages visited, time spent, etc.).
They allow us to improve speed, usability, and content.
Example: Google Analytics.
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences such as language, region, or currency.
They improve your experience but are not essential.
d. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Used to show relevant ads and promotions based on your browsing activity.
These may come from trusted partners like Google or Meta.
3. 🎯 Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure a smooth and secure checkout process
- Improve website performance and speed
- Understand customer behavior
- Personalize your shopping experience
- Provide relevant offers and promotions
Cookies do not give us access to your passwords, payment details, or personal files.
4. ⚙️ Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can accept or reject cookies anytime by changing your browser settings.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect features like checkout or login.
How to manage cookies:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
You can also delete cookies manually from your browser at any time.
5. 🤝 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our website.
They help us analyze traffic and improve marketing performance.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
- Meta Pixel (advertising insights)
- Secure payment providers (checkout and fraud prevention)
We only use trusted partners and do not control these cookies beyond their intended use.
6. 🔐 Data Protection & Privacy
We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including:
- GDPR (European Union)
- CCPA (California, USA)
For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.
7. 📅 Retention Period
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or are manually deleted
8. 📬 Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, feel free to contact us:
📧 Contact@hugoknives.com
🏢 Demar House, 14 Church Road, East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, England, PO20 8PS.