Cookie Policy

Last updated September 2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Clayways uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It describes what cookies are, why we use them and how you can control their use.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with your preferences set through our cookie banner or browser settings.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.

Cookies cannot access information stored elsewhere on your device or identify you personally unless you choose to provide that information.

How We Use Cookies

Clayways uses cookies to:

Ensure the website functions correctly.
Remember your preferences and settings.
Enable shopping basket and checkout functionality.
Improve website performance and user experience.
Understand how visitors use our website through anonymous analytics.
Help protect the website against fraud and security threats.

Types of Cookies We May Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas, shopping basket functionality and payment processing.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. This allows us to improve the performance and usability of the site.

Examples may include:

Number of visitors
Most popular pages
Time spent on the site
How users navigate through the website

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as preferences or settings, to provide a more personalised experience.

Marketing Cookies

Where used, these cookies may be set by advertising or social media partners to help deliver relevant content or measure the effectiveness of campaigns. They are only used where appropriate consent has been provided.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use trusted third-party services, which may set their own cookies. These can include:

Payment providers used during checkout.
Website analytics providers.
Embedded content such as videos or maps.
Social media sharing features.

We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information.

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View stored cookies.
Delete existing cookies.
Block cookies from specific websites.
Block all cookies.
Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website, including shopping and checkout features.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or how we operate our website. Any updates will be published on this page.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Clayways uses cookies, please contact us using the details provided on our website.