Cookie Policy Last Updated: 12 July 2026 Welcome to Hoodstenders.com. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies during your interactions with our website. By browsing our site, you agree to the deployment of strictly necessary cookies. We only activate non-essential cookies (for marketing or analytics purposes) if you provide explicit consent through our banner or preference center. What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files downloaded to your device when you browse websites. They enable site functionality, save your user preferences, and improve your overall digital experience. These files may last for a single browsing session (session cookies) or remain on your hardware for a set period (persistent cookies). How We Use Cookies Hoodstenders utilizes cookies to: - Maintain site security and operational integrity. - Respect your specific cookie preferences. - Analyze web traffic to optimize performance. - Understand how visitors engage with our content. - Manage marketing campaigns and advertisements. - Streamline the user journey for greater efficiency. Types of Cookies We Use Essential Cookies These are required for basic site operations and are used to: - Enforce security protocols. - Facilitate seamless navigation. - Store your privacy selections. - Detect and prevent fraudulent behavior. - Ensure platform stability. These cannot be disabled as they are fundamental to technical functionality. Analytics Cookies With your consent, we use these to monitor visitor behavior at Hoodstenders. Data collected includes: - Specific pages viewed - Length of website visits - Browser and device specifications - General geographic region - Referral sources This information helps us improve our services and is typically pseudonymized to protect your identity. Functional Cookies These preserve your choices to create a personalized experience, including: - Language preferences - Interface layout settings - Saved user interactions Marketing Cookies When authorized, these cookies help us to: - Deliver relevant promotional material. - Measure the effectiveness of our ads. - Limit how often you see specific advertisements. - Provide customized marketing updates. These are managed by Hoodstenders or our trusted advertising partners. Third-Party Services We work with external partners who may place cookies on our site, including: - Google Analytics and Google Ads - Wix system infrastructure - Social media plugins - Newsletter distribution tools Each external provider operates under its own distinct privacy and cookie policies. Managing Your Preferences You have the right to: - Accept all cookie categories. - Reject all non-essential cookies. - Customize your choices via our Cookie Settings tool. You can also adjust your browser settings to: - Delete existing cookies. - Block new cookies from being set. - Receive notifications before a cookie is saved. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit your access to specific site features. Data Retention Cookies remain active for different durations depending on their purpose. Some are cleared when you close your browser, while others persist until they expire or are manually removed. Personal Data Specific cookies may process personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy. Hoodstenders operates according to: - UK GDPR - Data Protection Act 2018 - PECR Your Rights Based on your location, you may have the right to: - Access or update your personal data. - Request the deletion of your data. - Object to certain processing activities. - Withdraw your cookie consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the legality of any processing performed prior to the withdrawal. Policy Updates We may update this Policy periodically to reflect legal or technical changes. The latest version will be posted here with the most recent revision date clearly displayed. Contact Us If you have questions about this Policy or our use of cookies, please get in touch using the contact details provided on our website.