1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how FORTH OFFICE SUPPLIES LIMITED, trading under the brand name Bookendry, uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.bookendry.com.
We use cookies where necessary for website operation and, where required, with the customer’s consent for other purposes. This Policy explains the types of cookies that may be used, their purposes, how long they may remain on a device and how customers can manage their preferences.
Company: FORTH OFFICE SUPPLIES LIMITED
Company Registration Number: SC433335
Address: 42-48 Mitchell St, Kirkcaldy KY1 1BD, United Kingdom
Email: desk@bookendry.com
Telephone: +44 1592591999
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a device when a person visits a website. They may help a website remember preferences, maintain a browsing session, support requested functions or record consent choices.
Similar technologies, including local storage and tracking pixels, may also be used for purposes comparable to those described in this Policy. Where applicable, references to cookies in this Policy include such technologies.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Depending on the website functions enabled and the customer’s choices, Bookendry may use the following categories.
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for functions requested by the customer or for the proper operation of the website. They may support session management, checkout functions, the retention of consent preferences and other essential website processes.
These cookies do not require consent where they fall within the applicable legal exemption. They are not used for unrelated purposes that would require consent.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies may remember preferences or choices to provide a more consistent browsing experience.
Where consent is required by applicable law, these cookies are used only after the customer has given consent through the Cookie banner.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies may help us understand how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited and whether particular website functions are operating as intended.
Where these cookies are not exempt from consent requirements, they are used only after the customer selects “Accept” on the Cookie banner.
3.4 Third-Party Cookies Associated with Stripe
Bookendry uses Stripe to process payments. In connection with payment-related functions, Stripe may use cookies or similar technologies for purposes such as payment processing, fraud assessment and the operation of its services.
Stripe processes information in accordance with its applicable privacy documentation and service arrangements. Where Stripe-related cookies or similar technologies require consent under applicable law, they will be used only after the customer has provided the required consent.
Strictly necessary technologies may operate without consent where a relevant legal exemption applies. This Policy does not treat every Stripe-related cookie as automatically exempt from consent requirements.
4. Cookie Consent and the Cookie Banner
When customers visit our website, a Cookie banner provides an opportunity to make a choice about non-essential cookies.
Non-essential cookies are used only after the customer selects the “Accept” button on our Cookie banner. Merely visiting or continuing to browse the website does not constitute consent to non-essential cookies.
Customers may decline non-essential cookies where the available controls permit this. Declining such cookies does not affect the use of cookies that are strictly necessary for functions requested by the customer or otherwise permitted without consent under applicable law.
Where required, the consent mechanism will allow customers to review or change their preferences after their initial choice. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies remain on a device for different periods depending on their purpose and configuration.
- Session cookies: These are generally deleted when the browser session ends.
- Consent preference cookies: These may remain for up to 6 months so that the website can remember the customer’s cookie choices, subject to the consent mechanism and applicable requirements.
- Functional cookies: These may remain for the period needed to provide the relevant function, commonly from the session duration to 12 months, depending on the cookie.
- Analytics cookies: Where enabled and consented to, these may remain for periods ranging from the session duration to 13 months, depending on the tool and configuration.
- Third-party payment-related cookies: Their duration is determined by the relevant Stripe service, the cookie’s purpose and its configuration. Customers should consult Stripe’s applicable documentation for details of specific cookies.
These periods describe the retention settings that may apply to the categories listed above. The actual cookies used on the website and their expiry periods should correspond to the website’s current configuration.
We review cookie use and retention settings periodically and adjust them where necessary to meet applicable legal requirements and operational needs.
6. Managing or Withdrawing Consent
Customers can manage their cookie preferences through the controls provided by our Cookie banner or preference tool, where available.
Customers may also configure their browser to block or delete cookies. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect certain website functions, including functions needed to complete an order or retain selected preferences.
Where consent is required, withdrawing consent will stop the relevant non-essential cookies from being used going forward, subject to the operation of the consent tool and applicable technical requirements. Withdrawal does not automatically delete information already processed before consent was withdrawn.
7. Data Protection and Applicable Law
FORTH OFFICE SUPPLIES LIMITED handles personal data in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, as well as applicable European data protection requirements.
The use of cookies and similar technologies is also subject to applicable privacy and electronic communications rules, including the relevant UK rules and applicable national legislation implementing the European ePrivacy framework.
We use non-essential cookies only after the customer has provided the required consent. Consent should be freely given, specific, informed and expressed through a clear affirmative action.
Further information about personal data, processing purposes, data sharing, retention and individual rights is available in our Privacy Policy.
8. Third-Party Privacy Information
For information about Stripe’s handling of payment-related information and the technologies associated with its services, customers can consult Stripe’s official privacy information:
Third-party services operate under their applicable privacy documentation. Our use of those services remains subject to the legal requirements that apply to Bookendry’s website and its consent arrangements.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our website functions, cookie use or applicable legal requirements change.
The latest version will be published on our website with its revision date. Customers are encouraged to review this page periodically for information about our current cookie practices.