Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 21, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how NGWORLD uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and platforms, in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.

Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage are also used for tracking purposes and are covered by this policy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples: Authentication cookies, session management, shopping cart functionality

Legal Basis: Necessary for the performance of a contract with you

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to improve the way our website works.

Examples: Tracking which pages are most visited, monitoring errors

Legal Basis: Our legitimate interest in improving our services

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples: Remembering your preferences, storing your language setting

Legal Basis: Your consent

Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertising or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Examples: Tracking your browsing habits, showing you personalized offers

Legal Basis: Your consent

3. How We Use Cookies

NGWORLD uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • To make our website work properly - Necessary cookies allow you to navigate our website and use essential features like your shopping cart
  • To improve our website - Performance cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can make improvements
  • To personalize your experience - Functionality cookies remember your preferences, such as language or size preferences
  • To provide relevant marketing - Targeting cookies help us deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests
  • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing - Cookies help us understand which marketing campaigns are most effective

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information, such as health information, racial or ethnic origin, or political opinions.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to set cookies on our website to perform various functions. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies:

Analytics Providers

Google Analytics - Used to analyze how visitors use our website. Privacy Policy

Advertising Networks

Google Ads, Facebook Ads - Used to deliver targeted advertisements. Google, Facebook

Social Media

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter - Used to enable social sharing functionality. More info

Payment Processors

PayPal, Stripe - Used to process payments securely. PayPal, Stripe

We do not have control over the cookies set by third parties. For more information about these cookies, please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies.

5. Your Cookie Choices

Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, you have the right to control which cookies are placed on your device, except for necessary cookies which are essential for the operation of our website.

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to choose which categories of cookies you accept or reject. You can change your preferences at any time using our Cookie Settings tool.

Important Information

If you choose to disable certain types of cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example, disabling functionality cookies may mean you have to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our site.

You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

6. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

Using Our Cookie Settings Tool

You can access our Cookie Settings tool at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. This allows you to enable or disable specific categories of cookies.

Through Your Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. The method varies by browser, but generally can be found in your browser's "Settings" or "Preferences" menu:

Using Third-Party Tools

You can opt out of targeted advertising using the following tools:

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Phone

+44 1212707288

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm GMT/BST

Cookie Policy FAQs

Do I have to accept cookies?

You can choose to accept or reject non-necessary cookies. However, necessary cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. Disabling other types of cookies may affect your experience on our website.

How long do cookies stay on my device?

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for varying periods, from a few days to several years, depending on the cookie. You can delete persistent cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Will disabling cookies stop all tracking?

Disabling cookies will prevent most tracking, but not all. Some website features may use other technologies that perform similar functions to cookies. Additionally, third parties may use other tracking methods that are not cookie-based.

Why do you use third-party cookies?

We use trusted third-party service providers to help us improve our website, analyze usage, process payments securely, and deliver relevant advertisements. These services often use their own cookies to function properly.