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CookiePolicy
Effective Date: 15 September 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Waterstones (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website [waterstones.com] (“Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience on our Site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Site:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often. We use this data to improve the functionality and performance of the Site.
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember your preferences (such as language or location) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site may be set by third parties, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or advertising partners. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies.
Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting sites such as YourAdChoices or Network Advertising Initiative.
Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of certain parts of our Site.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date” at the top.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Waterstones
Email: contact@waterstones.com
Address: Airport Business District, Andheri East, Mumbai.
