This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are utilized on www.ladleandpan.com.
This policy is designed to inform you about the types of cookies used on our website, their retention periods, and how you can exercise control over your cookie preferences in compliance with United Kingdom and European Union privacy regulations (UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and the PECR/ePrivacy Directive).
- Ownership & Website Identity
This Cookie Policy applies strictly to www.ladleandpan.com and its associated services, operated under the brand name Ladleandpan. Cookies utilized on this site are deployed exclusively for the operations of www.ladleandpan.com to facilitate site functioning and enhance order processing routines for our customers across the United Kingdom and Europe. - Cookie Consent & User Choice
We respect your privacy and provide full control over non-essential tracking mechanisms via an explicit consent banner:
Essential Cookies: These are required for fundamental site operations, such as keeping items in your shopping cart during checkout and maintaining active user sessions. Essential cookies do not require prior consent.
Non-Essential Cookies: Analytics or preference cookies are disabled by default. Non-essential cookies are activated only after you give explicit agreement by clicking the “Accept” button on our Cookie banner upon visiting the site.
Consent Management: You may modify, decline, or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or by clearing your stored browser cache.
- Categories of Cookies Used & Third-Party Processing
We categorize cookies on www.ladleandpan.com into the following types:
A. First-Party Essential Cookies
These are internal cookies deployed directly by www.ladleandpan.com. They enable core functionalities, including navigation, shopping bag updates, and basic security checks across our storefront.
B. Third-Party Payment Cookies (Stripe)
To enable secure online transactions, third-party cookies are deployed and processed directly by our payment processor, Stripe.
Purpose: These essential third-party cookies assist in fraud prevention, risk assessment, and verifying transaction authenticity during checkout.
Processing: Payment-related third-party cookies are managed directly under Stripe’s privacy and security protocols.
- Retention Periods
Cookies utilized on www.ladleandpan.com are stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill their intended function, in alignment with United Kingdom and European data minimisation standards:
Session Cookies: These temporary cookies expire automatically once you close your web browser. They are used to manage shopping cart contents during an active browsing session.
Persistent Functional Cookies: Stored on your device for a defined period, generally ranging from 30 days up to a maximum of 12 months, to remember user preferences or consent settings upon return visits.
Third-Party Security Cookies: Retained in accordance with standard financial regulatory timelines set by our payment processing partner, Stripe, typically for up to 12 months for fraud prevention purposes.
After these retention windows expire, cookies are automatically deleted by your web browser unless cleared manually beforehand.
- Managing Cookie Settings
Most internet browsers allow you to control cookie settings through their preferences menu. You can set your browser to block third-party cookies, clear existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. Please note that disabling essential site cookies may affect checkout functions on www.ladleandpan.com. - Contact Information
If you have any questions or require further details regarding our Cookie Policy, please contact our support team:
Contact Email: pricing@ladleandpan.com