Use of Cookies on Directcosmetics.com

What are cookies?

Cookies are tiny text files stored on your computer when you visit certain web pages. At directcosmetics.com we use cookies to keep track of what you have in your basket, and to remember you when you return to our site.

To order products on directcosmetics.com, you need to have cookies enabled - see the section on Managing cookies. If you don't wish to enable cookies, you'll still be able to browse the site and use it for research purposes. Most web browsers have cookies enabled, but see Managing cookies for help to turn them on should you need to.

Please note that cookies can't harm your computer. We don't store personally identifiable information such as credit card details in cookies we create, but we do use encrypted information gathered from them to help improve your experience of the site. For example, they help us to identify and resolve errors, or to determine relevant related products to show you when you're browsing.

We do have relationships with carefully-selected and monitored suppliers who may also set cookies during your visit to be used for remarketing purposes - in other words to show you different products and services based on what you appear to be interested in. If you'd like to opt out, please go to the Network Advertising Initiative website (opens in a new window - please note that we're not responsible for the content of external websites).

We're giving you this information as part of our initiative to comply with recent legislation, and to make sure we're honest and clear about your privacy when using our website. We know you'd expect nothing less from us, and please be assured that we're working on a number of other privacy and cookie-related improvements to the website.

Our cookies policy

To make full use of the online shopping and personalised features on directcosmetics.com, your computer, tablet or mobile phone will need to accept cookies, as we can only provide you with certain personalised features of this website by using them.

Our cookies don't store sensitive information such as your name, address or payment details: they simply hold the 'key' that, once you're signed in, is associated with this information. However, if you'd prefer to restrict, block or delete cookies from directcosmetics.com, or any other website, you can use your browser to do this. Each browser is different, so check the 'Help' menu of your particular browser (or your mobile phone's handset manual) to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

Flash cookies (or Local Shared Objects)

On directcosmetics.com we display video content using Adobe Flash Player. Adobe uses Flash cookies (also known as Local Shared Objects) to help improve your experience as a user. Flash cookies are stored on your device in much the same way as usual cookies, but they're managed differently by your browser.

If you wish to disable or delete a Flash cookie, see Adobe Flashplayer Security Settings (opens in a new window). Please bear in mind though, that if you disable Flash cookies for directcosmetics.com you'll be unable to access certain types of content on the site, such as videos.

directcosmetics.com 'share' tools

If you take the opportunity to 'share' directcosmetics.com content with friends through social networks - such as Facebook and Twitter - you may be sent cookies from these websites. We don't control the setting of these cookies, so we suggest you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

Further information about cookies

If you'd like to learn more about cookies in general and how to manage them, visit aboutcookies.org (opens in a new window).

If you'd like to opt out of cookies, please go to the Network Advertising Initiative website (opens in a new window).

Please note that we're not responsible for the content of external websites.

Managing cookies

If cookies aren't enabled on your computer, it will mean that your shopping experience on our website will be limited to browsing and researching; you won't be able to add products to your basket and buy them.

To enable cookies

If you're not sure of the type and version of web browser you use to access the Internet:

• For PCs: click on 'Help' at the top of your browser window and select the 'About' option
• For Macs: with the browser window open, click on the Apple menu and select the 'About' option

How to check cookies are enabled for PCs

	Mozilla Firefox Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select Options Then select the Privacy icon Click on Cookies, then select 'allow sites to set cookies'
	Google Chrome Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select Options Click the 'Under the Hood' tab, locate the 'Privacy' section, and select the 'Content settings' button Now select 'Allow local data to be set'
	Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select 'Internet options' , then click on the 'Privacy' tab Ensure that your Privacy level is set to Medium or below, which will enable cookies in your browser Settings above Medium will disable cookies
	Safari Click on the Cog icon at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option Click on 'Security', check the option that says 'Block third-party and advertising cookies' Click 'Save'

How to check cookies are enabled for Macs

	Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 on OSX Click on 'Explorer' at the top of your browser window and select 'Preferences' options Scroll down until you see 'Cookies' under Receiving Files Select the 'Never Ask' option
	Safari on OSX Click on 'Safari' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option Click on 'Security' then 'Accept cookies' Select the 'Only from site you navigate to'
	Mozilla and Netscape on OSX Click on 'Mozilla' or 'Netscape' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option Scroll down until you see cookies under 'Privacy & Security' Select 'Enable cookies for the originating web site only'
	Opera Click on 'Menu' at the top of your browser window and select 'Settings' Then select 'Preferences', select the 'Advanced' tab Then select 'Accept cookies' option

All other browsers

Please consult your documentation or online help files.

Third-party cookies

When you visit directcosmetics.com you may notice some cookies that are not related to Direct Cosmetics. When you visit a page that contains embedded content, you may be sent cookies from these websites. We don't control the setting of these cookies, so we suggest you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

Further information about cookies

If you'd like to learn more about cookies in general and how to manage them, visit aboutcookies.org (opens in a new window).

If you'd like to opt out of cookies, please go to the Network Advertising Initiative website (opens in a new window).

Please note that we're not responsible for the content of external websites.