Cookies Policy
Last updated: 26 January 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how HIKE O CLOCK LTD (“Hike O’Clock”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the website https://hikeoclock.com/ (“Website”).
This Cookies Policy forms an integral part of our Terms and Conditions and should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. COMPANY INFORMATION
This Website is owned and operated by:
HIKE O CLOCK LTD
Company Number: 16927623
Registered Address: 50 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, IP1 1RJ
Contact Email: [email protected]
2. LEGAL BASIS AND SCOPE
This Cookies Policy is prepared in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including the UK GDPR, the EU GDPR, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
By using the Website, you are informed about our use of cookies. Where required by law, cookies are used only with your consent, which may be withdrawn at any time.
3. WHAT ARE COOKIES
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the Website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies may be:
- session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or
- persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a specified period or until deleted.
4. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation of the Website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, access to protected areas, and order processing.
Without these cookies, the Website cannot function properly. These cookies do not require user consent under applicable law.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences, region selection, or previously entered information. These cookies enhance usability and provide a more personalised experience.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most frequently, how users navigate the Website, and whether error messages occur.
This information is used in an aggregated and anonymised form to improve Website performance, functionality, and user experience. We do not use analytics cookies to directly identify individual users.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to track visitors across websites and deliver advertisements that are relevant to users’ interests.
These cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into the Website. Such cookies are used only where consent has been provided.
5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies used on the Website are placed by third-party service providers, such as analytics, advertising, or embedded content providers.
We do not control these cookies. The use of third-party cookies is governed by the respective third party’s privacy and cookies policies.
We encourage you to review those policies to understand how third parties process your data.
6. COOKIE CONSENT AND MANAGEMENT
When you first visit the Website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or manage the use of non-essential cookies.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using available cookie management tools on the Website.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the Website.
7. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may configure your browser to block or delete cookies, or to notify you when cookies are being placed.
Instructions for managing cookies can usually be found in your browser’s help section.
Blocking all cookies may result in parts of the Website not functioning correctly.
8. DATA PROTECTION AND COOKIES
Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We do not use cookies to collect payment card data or sensitive financial information. All payment-related processing is handled by third-party payment providers in accordance with their own privacy and security standards.
9. DATA RETENTION
Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain for a defined duration or until deleted.
We do not retain cookie data longer than necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.
10. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIES POLICY
We reserve the right to update this Cookies Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices.
Any updates will be published on the Website and will take effect immediately upon publication.
11. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Cookies Policy are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
12. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
HIKE O CLOCK LTD
[email protected]
50 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, IP1 1RJ