The Patchwork Warehouse
Operated by The European Quilting Company
Effective date: [add date]
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how The European Quilting Company (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the website:
👉 https://thepatchworkwarehouse.com
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website.
They are widely used to:
- Make websites function correctly
- Improve user experience
- Remember preferences
- Provide security and analytics
Cookies do not normally contain directly identifiable personal information such as your name or email address.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable essential website functions (such as login and security)
- To improve performance and usability
- To analyse how visitors use the Website
- To protect the Website against spam, bots, and abuse
We do not use cookies to sell personal data.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
They are used for:
- User login sessions
- Security and fraud prevention
- Website navigation and core functionality
Without these cookies, the Website may not work correctly.
4.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve it.
They may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device type
- Approximate geographical location (based on IP)
We may use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
Data collected is used in an aggregated and non-identifiable way where possible.
4.3 Security & Anti-Spam Cookies
To protect the Website and its users, we use security and anti-spam services.
These cookies may be used by:
- Security plugins
- CAPTCHA services (such as Google reCAPTCHA)
They help detect suspicious activity, bots, and automated attacks.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this Website may be placed by trusted third-party service providers, including:
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Security and anti-spam services
- Hosting and performance services
These third parties may process limited technical information (such as IP address and device data) in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – stored for a set period or until you delete them
The duration depends on the cookie’s purpose.
7. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Through your browser settings (block or delete cookies)
- By using cookie preference tools (if available on the Website)
Please note:
- Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality
- Some features (such as login or video access) may not work properly
8. Consent
Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
By continuing to use the Website after accepting cookies, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Effective date”.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: