Cookie Policy

Last updated: 21/12/2025

​

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website function correctly, improve user experience, and provide information about how the site is used.

​

2. How we use cookies

The Hugs and Stitches website is built using the Wix platform. Wix uses cookies for important reasons such as:

• Making the website work properly

• Keeping the website secure

• Remembering visitor preferences

• Monitoring and analysing website performance

• Ensuring a safe and reliable experience for all users

We do not use cookies to personally identify you.

​

3. Types of cookies used on this website

Because this website is hosted on Wix, the following types of cookies may be used:

​

a) Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as navigating pages or submitting forms.

Examples include cookies that:

• Maintain security

• Prevent fraud

• Enable page navigation

​

b) Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies allow us to understand how visitors use the website (for example, which pages are most visited and how users move around the site). The information collected is aggregated and anonymised and helps us improve the website.

Wix may use built-in analytics tools for this purpose.

​

c) Functional cookies

These cookies remember choices you make (such as language or region, where applicable) to improve your experience on the site.

​

4. Wix cookies

Wix places cookies that are essential for:

• Site security and fraud prevention

• Monitoring system effectiveness and performance

• Providing reliable website services

You can find more detailed information about the cookies Wix uses in Wix’s own Cookie Policy.

​

5. Managing cookies

When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.

Instructions for managing cookies can be found in your browser’s help section, including:

• Chrome

• Firefox

• Safari

• Edge

​

6. Third-party cookies

In some cases, third-party services integrated into the website (such as embedded content or analytics tools provided by Wix) may place cookies on your device. These cookies are managed by the third parties and are subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.

​

7. Changes to this cookie policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, Wix services, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

​

8. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

​

Hugs and Stitches
Email: info@hugs-stitches.co.uk
Website: https://www.hugs-stitches.co.uk

​