Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 29-01-2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Stairs Safety (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit stairssafety.co.uk. It also explains your rights and choices under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They enable core functions such as:
- Maintaining your shopping basket and checkout progress.
- Facilitating secure payment processing.
- Enabling core site navigation and security.
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use:
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Google Analytics: To measure traffic, identify pages visited, and understand user behaviour to improve our services.
c. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (such as your login details or region) to provide enhanced, more personal features.
d. Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
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Google Advertising Services: We use Google Ads, Google Remarketing, and Google Tag Manager to display relevant ads based on your previous visits to our site.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We allow trusted third-party partners to place cookies on our website to provide critical services:
- Google: For analytics and personalised advertising.
- Payment Processors: To ensure secure transactions at checkout.
- Shipping Partners: Evri, FedEx, and Royal Mail for integrated tracking features.
These third parties collect data directly from your browser in accordance with their own privacy policies. You can opt out of personalised Google advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
- Cookie Consent Banner: Upon your first visit, you can choose to "Accept All", "Reject Non-Essential", or "Manage Preferences".
- Browser Settings: You can also manage or delete cookies via your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge). Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from completing a purchase.
5. How Long Cookies Are Stored
- Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they reach their expiry date or are manually deleted.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The most current version will always be available on this page.
7. Contact Information
For any questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact us:
Trade Name: Stairs Safety
Company Name: Mafson Ltd
Physical Address: 58 Ormonde Crescent, Hexthorpe, DN4 0GP, Doncaster, United Kingdom
Phone: 01302315254
Email: contact@stairssafety.co.uk
Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm GMT