Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Sheba Gallery ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at www.shebagallery.co.uk. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

1. What are cookies?

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

2. Why do we use cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our website to operate (e.g., to keep your rug selection in your shopping cart). We refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our online gallery.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which uses the following categories of cookies:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas or using the shopping basket. Without these, services like the checkout cannot be provided.

  • Functional Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: We use Squarespace Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site (e.g., which rugs are viewed most often). This helps us improve how the gallery works. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

  • Marketing/Social Media Cookies: If you interact with our Instagram or social media links, those platforms may set their own cookies to track your engagement.

4. How can I control cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.

  • Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, a banner will appear asking for your consent. You can choose to "Accept" all cookies or "Decline" non-essential ones.

  • Browser Controls: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted (e.g., the shopping cart may not remember your items).

  • Specific Opt-Outs: Most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. You can visit Your Online Choices to learn more.

5. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please re-visit this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

6. More Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us via the Contact page.