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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 1 June 2026
1. Introduction
HIFI Industrial Film T/A HIFI Polyester Film (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website https://hifipolyesterfilm.com (“Website”).
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our Website, including scripts, pixels, web beacons, tags, local storage and other tracking technologies.
This Policy is designed to help visitors understand:
What cookies are;
Which cookies we use;
Why we use them;
How long they remain on your device;
How you can accept, reject or manage your cookie preferences;
How cookies may relate to your personal data rights.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data.
We aim to comply with applicable privacy and electronic communications laws, including the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, EU GDPR where applicable, and relevant international privacy requirements where they apply to our Website visitors.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites to:
Function correctly;
Remember your preferences;
Improve security;
Analyse website performance;
Understand how visitors use the Website;
Deliver relevant content or marketing, where you have consented.
Cookies may be placed directly by us as the Website operator, or by authorised third-party providers that support our Website, analytics, security, advertising or embedded content.
3. Similar Technologies We Use
In addition to cookies, our Website may use similar technologies, including:
Scripts
Scripts are small pieces of code used to make the Website work correctly. They may support navigation, forms, security features, analytics or other functionality.
Pixels, Web Beacons and Tags
Pixels, web beacons and tags are small pieces of code or invisible images used to understand how visitors interact with our Website or emails. They may help measure website traffic, marketing performance or campaign effectiveness.
Local Storage
Local storage allows information to be stored in your browser. It may be used to remember preferences or support Website functionality.
Where these technologies store or access information on your device, we treat them in the same way as cookies for the purposes of this Policy.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Website.
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the Website to work properly. These cookies enable core functions such as:
Page navigation;
Website security;
Form submission;
Load balancing;
Cookie preference management;
Access to secure areas of the Website.
Without these cookies, the Website may not function correctly.
Because these cookies are necessary to provide the Website services you request, they do not require your consent. However, you can still block them through your browser settings, although this may affect how the Website works.
Typical retention period: Session duration or up to 12 months.
4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics and performance cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website. They may collect information such as:
Pages visited;
Time spent on pages;
How visitors reached the Website;
Browser and device type;
Website errors or performance issues;
General location information.
We use this information to improve Website performance, content, navigation and user experience.
Where required by law, we will only use analytics cookies after you have given consent through our cookie banner or cookie settings tool.
Examples may include: Google Analytics or similar website analytics services.
Typical retention period: Up to 26 months.
4.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
These may include:
Language preferences;
Region settings;
Accessibility preferences;
Display preferences;
Saved form information, where applicable.
These cookies improve your experience but are not always essential for the Website to function. Where required, we will request your consent before setting functional cookies.
Typical retention period: Up to 24 months.
4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising and targeting cookies may be used to deliver more relevant content, measure marketing campaigns, or understand visitor interests.
These cookies may be set by us or by trusted advertising partners. They may track browsing activity across this Website and other websites.
We will only use advertising or targeting cookies where you have given your prior consent.
These cookies may be used to:
Personalise advertisements;
Measure advertising performance;
Limit how often you see an advert;
Build audience insights;
Support remarketing campaigns.
Typical retention period: Up to 13 months, unless a shorter period applies.
4.5 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party providers that support our Website.
These may include providers of:
Website hosting;
Analytics;
Security;
Content delivery networks;
Embedded videos or maps;
Advertising or marketing services;
Customer enquiry or form tools.
Third-party providers are responsible for their own cookie and privacy practices. Where required, we will only allow non-essential third-party cookies to be placed after you have given consent.
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services used on our Website.
5. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and related technologies to:
Keep the Website secure;
Make the Website work correctly;
Remember your preferences;
Improve Website speed and performance;
Understand how visitors use our Website;
Improve our products, services and online content;
Respond to enquiries submitted through forms;
Support marketing and advertising, where you have consented;
Measure the effectiveness of our online campaigns.
6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
The legal basis depends on the type of cookie.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are used because they are required to provide the Website service you request or to keep the Website secure.
Analytics, Functional and Advertising Cookies
Where required by law, these cookies are only used with your consent.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by using our cookie settings tool or by changing your browser settings.
7. Consent and Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Website, you should see a cookie banner or cookie preference tool that allows you to:
Accept all cookies;
Reject non-essential cookies;
Manage cookie preferences by category.
Non-essential cookies should not be placed on your device unless you have given consent, where consent is legally required.
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by selecting “Cookie Settings”, “Manage Cookie Preferences” or a similar link in the Website footer.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
8. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
View cookies stored on your device;
Delete existing cookies;
Block some or all cookies;
Block third-party cookies;
Receive alerts before cookies are stored.
Common browser cookie settings can usually be found here:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect Website functionality.
9. Third-Party Advertising Opt-Out Tools
If you wish to manage interest-based advertising preferences, you may also visit:
Your Online Choices: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/
These tools are provided by third parties and may not cover every advertising network used online.
10. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect information that can identify you directly or indirectly, such as an IP address, device identifier or browsing behaviour.
Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, that data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
Depending on your location and the laws that apply, you may have rights including:
The right to be informed;
The right of access;
The right to rectification;
The right to erasure;
The right to restrict processing;
The right to object;
The right to data portability;
The right to withdraw consent;
The right to complain to a supervisory authority.
In the UK, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at:
https://ico.org.uk/
11. International Website Visitors
Our Website may be accessed by visitors outside the United Kingdom.
Where required by applicable law, we will respect relevant privacy choices and consent requirements for international users. This may include laws relating to cookie consent, online tracking, targeted advertising, analytics and personal data rights.
If you are accessing our Website from outside the UK, your information may be processed in the UK or by service providers in other countries, subject to appropriate safeguards where required by law.
12. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
Changes to cookies used on our Website;
Changes to our technology providers;
Changes to legal or regulatory requirements;
Improvements to our privacy and cookie practices.
When we update this Policy, we will change the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy regularly.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
HIFI Polyester Film
Wedgwood Way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 4SX
United Kingdom
Website: https://hifipolyesterfilm.com
Email: sales@hififilm.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 1438 314 354
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