Cookies Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.
Cookies can help websites function properly, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the website and, where applicable, support features such as shopping, payments and other website functionality.
How Rick ST uses cookies
Rick ST may use cookies and similar website technologies to support the operation of the website and improve the experience of visitors.
Depending on the features and technologies used on the website, cookies may allow us to remember certain preferences, maintain necessary website functions, understand how different parts of the website are being used and help us identify technical issues that may affect the customer experience.
The cookies and similar technologies used by Rick ST may change as the website develops and new functionality is introduced.
Types of cookies we may use
The types of cookies used on the Rick ST website depend on the features and services currently active on the website.
Some cookies may be necessary for the website to function correctly, while others may support preferences, website performance, analytics or other features.
Rick ST will only use cookies and similar technologies that are relevant to the operation and functionality of the website and the services provided through it.
Essential cookies
Some cookies may be necessary for core website functionality. These cookies can support functions that allow visitors to navigate the website, use shopping features, maintain necessary session information and access parts of the website correctly.
Because these cookies may be required for the website to operate properly, disabling them may affect certain website functions.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies may be used to remember information or preferences that improve the way the website operates for returning visitors.
These technologies can help provide a more consistent experience by remembering relevant settings or choices made while using the website.
Analytics and performance cookies
Where analytics or performance technologies are implemented, Rick ST may use them to understand how visitors interact with the website.
This information can help us understand which areas of the website are being used, identify potential technical problems and improve the overall functionality and customer experience.
Analytics information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable privacy requirements.
Marketing and advertising cookies
Where marketing or advertising technologies are implemented, they may use cookies or similar technologies to support advertising-related functionality, measure campaign performance or understand interactions with marketing content.
The use of these technologies will depend on the services and features active on the Rick ST website at the relevant time.
Where consent is required by applicable law, the relevant technologies will only be used in accordance with the applicable consent requirements.
Third-party cookies
Some services or features available through the Rick ST website may be provided by third parties. These services may use their own cookies or similar technologies when their functionality is used.
The operation of third-party cookies is governed by the relevant third party’s own policies and practices. Rick ST does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party services and recommends reviewing their applicable privacy information where appropriate.
Payment and shopping functionality
When shopping and payment functionality is used, certain technologies may be required to support the shopping process, maintain relevant transaction information and enable the website to communicate with the services required to process an order.
Payment information is handled through the relevant payment service provider and in accordance with the applicable payment provider’s systems and policies.
Rick ST does not use cookies as a substitute for appropriate payment security measures.
Cookies and personal information
Cookies and similar technologies may sometimes be associated with information that relates to an identifiable individual.
Where this occurs, any personal information collected or processed through these technologies will be handled in accordance with the Rick ST Privacy Policy and applicable data protection requirements.
We aim to collect and use information only where it is relevant to the operation, security, functionality and improvement of the website and services provided.
How long cookies remain on your device
Some cookies are temporary and are removed when you close your browser. Other cookies may remain on your device for a longer period and allow the website or relevant service to recognise your device when you return.
The length of time a cookie remains active depends on its purpose and the technology responsible for placing it.
Managing cookies
Most modern web browsers allow you to control or delete cookies through their browser settings.
You may choose to restrict, block or delete certain cookies. However, doing so may affect the availability or functionality of some parts of the Rick ST website, particularly where cookies are necessary for core website functions.
Where the website provides a cookie preference or consent mechanism, you may also manage your choices through the options made available there.
Cookie consent
Where applicable law requires consent before certain cookies or similar technologies are used, Rick ST will seek the appropriate consent before activating those technologies.
Your choices may vary depending on the type of technology involved and the functionality being provided. Essential technologies required for the basic operation and security of the website may continue to operate where permitted by applicable law.
Updates to this Cookies Policy
Rick ST may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, the technologies we use, the services we provide or applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
When changes are made, the updated version will be made available on this page. We encourage visitors to review the policy periodically so they remain aware of how cookies and similar technologies are used on the website.
Contact
If you have questions about how cookies or similar technologies are used on the Rick ST website, you can contact us through the contact details provided on the website.
Regulatory / Legal Review Notice
This Cookies Policy is provided as a working cookie-policy framework for the Rick ST website and remains subject to applicable regulatory, legal and compliance review and approval requirements before being treated as the final approved Cookies Policy.