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Privacy & Cookie Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how AVARTEK Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects any information you provide when using this website.

You may access and browse our website without providing any personal information. AVARTEK Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy, and any personal data you choose to provide will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may update this policy from time to time by amending this page. You should review it periodically to ensure you remain satisfied with how your information is handled. Where the way we process your information changes significantly, we will notify you where appropriate.

Who Processes Your Data

Any personal information you provide to us, including your name, address, and contact details, will be processed solely by AVARTEK Ltd. Your data will only be used for legitimate business purposes, such as responding to enquiries or providing services requested by you.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except as outlined in this policy.

In the unlikely event that a liquidator, administrator, or receiver is appointed, your personal information may be transferred to a third-party purchaser of the business. Any such purchaser will be required to use your information only for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy.

Your personal information will not be disclosed to government bodies, local authorities, or other public institutions unless required to do so by law or binding regulatory obligations.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Your name

  • Contact details, including email address

  • Demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests

  • Other information relevant to customer surveys, feedback, or promotional offers

For a full list of cookies used on this website, please refer to the List of Cookies We Collect section below.

How We Use Your Information

We collect personal information to better understand your needs and improve our services. This includes:

  • Maintaining internal records

  • Improving our products, services, and website functionality

  • Sending promotional communications about new products, offers, or updates where you have provided consent

  • Contacting you for market research purposes

  • Customising website content based on user preferences

We may contact you by email, telephone, or post for these purposes.

Data Security

We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is kept secure. We have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to protect your data from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

These measures include internal security policies, technical controls, and procedures designed to protect the personal data under our control.

Cookies

Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us analyse website traffic and improve your browsing experience. Cookies allow our website to recognise you and tailor content based on your preferences.

We use traffic and analytics cookies to identify which pages are visited and how users interact with the site. This information is used solely for statistical analysis and to improve website performance. Data collected via cookies is removed from our systems when no longer required.

Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal information beyond what you choose to share.

You may choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can modify your settings to decline them if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external websites. Once you leave our site, we have no control over the privacy practices or content of those websites and cannot be responsible for the protection of any information you provide while visiting them. You should review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

Controlling Your Personal Information

You may restrict how your personal information is collected or used in the following ways:

  • When completing forms on our website, you may choose whether to opt in to direct marketing communications

  • If you have previously consented to marketing communications, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us

We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties without your consent unless required by law. Where you have opted in, we may send promotional information about third parties that we believe may be of interest to you.

Access to Your Information

You may request details of the personal information we hold about you under applicable data protection legislation. Requests should be submitted using our Contact Us details. A small administrative fee may apply.

If you believe that any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, please contact us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct or update the information where appropriate.

List of Cookies We Collect

A detailed table outlining the cookies used on this website and the information they store is provided below.

Cookie NameCookie Description
FORM_KEYStores randomly generated key used to prevent forged requests.
PHPSESSIDYour session ID on the server.
GUEST-VIEWAllows guests to view and edit their orders.
PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CARTA link to information about your cart and viewing history, if you have asked for this.
STFInformation on products you have emailed to friends.
STOREThe store view or language you have selected.
USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIEIndicates whether a customer allowed to use cookies.
MAGE-CACHE-SESSIDFacilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
MAGE-CACHE-STORAGEFacilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
MAGE-CACHE-STORAGE-SECTION-INVALIDATIONFacilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
MAGE-CACHE-TIMEOUTFacilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
SECTION-DATA-IDSFacilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
PRIVATE_CONTENT_VERSIONFacilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
X-MAGENTO-VARYFacilitates caching of content on the server to make pages load faster.
MAGE-TRANSLATION-FILE-VERSIONFacilitates translation of content to other languages.
MAGE-TRANSLATION-STORAGEFacilitates translation of content to other languages.
GOOGLE ANALYTICSThis is tracking for the traffic coming to the website.

How Do I Block Cookies?

You can block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our website. Precisely how cookies are blocked will depend upon the browser that you use. If you would like further information please contact us.

What Will Happen If I Disable Cookies?

If you choose to disable access to cookies on your browser you will not be able to login, register or purchase from this website.

Information on how to disable cookies in popular web browsers can be found below:

 PC InstructionsMAC Instructions
Google Chrome

Google Chrome

  1. Click on the tool icon at the top right of your browser window and select ‘Settings’
  2. Click the ‘Show advanced settings’ link, locate the ‘Privacy’ section, and select the ‘Content settings’ button
  3. Now select ‘Block sites from setting any data’

Google Chrome

  1. Click on ‘Tools’ at the top of your browser window and select ‘Options’
  2. Click the ‘Under the Hood’ tab, locate the ‘Privacy’ section, and select the ‘Content settings’ button
  3. Now select ‘Block sites from setting any data’
Firefox 13 and newer

Firefox 13 and newer

  1. At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button (Tools menu in Windows XP) and then click ‘Options’
  2. Then select the ‘Privacy’ icon
  3. Set the ‘Use custom settings for history’ in the ‘Firefox will’ dropdown
  4. Untick ‘Accept cookies from sites’ to disable cookies

Firefox 13 and newer

  1. At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button and then click ‘Options’
  2. Then select the ‘Privacy’ icon
  3. Set the ‘Use custom settings for history’ in the ‘Firefox will’ dropdown
  4. Untick ‘Accept cookies from sites’
Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer

  1. Click on ‘Tools’ at the top of your browser window and select ‘Internet options’, then click on the ‘Privacy’ tab
  2. Under ‘Settings’ move the slider to the top to block all cookies

Internet Explorer

  1. N/A
Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click on the three-dot ‘More’ icon in the top right then select ‘Settings’ from the menu
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings menu and click ‘View Advanced Settings’
  3. Under the ‘Cookies’ field press the dropdown arrow and select ‘Block All Cookies’

Microsoft Edge

  1. N/A
Safari

Safari

  1. N/A

Safari

  1. Click on ‘Safari’ at the top of your browser window and select the ‘Preferences’ option
  2. Click on ‘Security’ then choose ‘Accept cookies’
  3. Select the ‘Never’ option
Opera

Opera

  1. Click on the Opera icon in the top left of the window
  2. Select ‘Settings’ and choose ‘Quick Preferences’
  3. Uncheck ‘Enable Cookies’

Opera

  1. Click on the Opera icon in the top left of the window
  2. Select ‘Settings’ and choose ‘Quick Preferences’
  3. Uncheck ‘Enable Cookies’