Cookies Policy

Cookie Policy 

HW Models Ltd 
Company Number: 13003115 
Registered in England and Wales 

Registered Office: 
Unit 1 The Idas Industrial Estate 
Pontefract Road 
Leeds 
LS10 1SP 
United Kingdom 

Last Updated: September 2026 

 

Cookie Policy 

This Cookie Policy explains how HW Models Ltd ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. 

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy and any preferences you have selected through our cookie consent banner. 

For information about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. 

 

1. What Are Cookies? 

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. 

Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences and provide information about how visitors use a website. 

Cookies cannot access information stored elsewhere on your device. 

 

2. How We Use Cookies 

We use cookies to: 

  • Ensure the website functions correctly. 

  • Remember customer preferences. 

  • Maintain shopping basket contents. 

  • Enable secure login and account functionality. 

  • Process orders and payments. 

  • Analyse website traffic and performance. 

  • Improve website usability and customer experience. 

  • Deliver relevant marketing and advertising. 

 

3. Types of Cookies We Use 

Strictly Necessary Cookies 

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off through our systems. 

They are used for functions such as: 

  • Shopping basket functionality. 

  • Website security. 

  • Customer login. 

  • Payment processing. 

  • Fraud prevention. 

  • Cookie preference management. 

Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not function correctly. 

 

Performance and Analytics Cookies 

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. 

Information collected may include: 

  • Pages visited. 

  • Time spent on pages. 

  • Navigation paths. 

  • Website performance metrics. 

  • Error reporting. 

The information collected is aggregated and does not usually identify individual visitors directly. 

 

Functional Cookies 

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality. 

Examples include: 

  • Language preferences. 

  • Region settings. 

  • Saved preferences. 

  • User account settings. 

 

Advertising and Marketing Cookies 

These cookies may be set by us or by trusted third-party providers. 

They may be used to: 

  • Measure advertising effectiveness. 

  • Personalise advertisements. 

  • Limit repeated advertisements. 

  • Understand customer interests. 

These cookies may track browsing behaviour across websites. 

 

4. Third-Party Cookies 

Our website may use services operated by third parties that place cookies on your device. 

Examples may include: 

  • Shopify 

  • Google Analytics 

  • Google Ads 

  • Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) 

  • Meta (Facebook and Instagram) 

  • PayPal 

  • Shop Pay 

  • Stripe 

  • YouTube 

  • Other integrated services used by our website 

These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which should be reviewed separately. 

 

5. Shopify Cookies 

Our online store is hosted by Shopify. 

Shopify uses cookies to: 

  • Maintain shopping carts. 

  • Process purchases. 

  • Keep customers logged in. 

  • Detect and prevent fraud. 

  • Support secure checkout functionality. 

  • Analyse website performance. 

Further information can be found in Shopify's privacy and cookie documentation. 

 

6. Google Analytics 

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. 

Google Analytics may collect information such as: 

  • Device type. 

  • Browser type. 

  • General location. 

  • Pages visited. 

  • Time spent on the website. 

This information helps us improve our products, services and customer experience. 

Where required by law, Google Analytics cookies will only be used after obtaining consent. 

 

7. Managing Cookies 

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to: 

  • Accept all cookies. 

  • Reject non-essential cookies. 

  • Customise your cookie preferences. 

You may change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on our website. 

Most web browsers also allow users to control cookies through browser settings. 

You can generally: 

  • View stored cookies. 

  • Delete cookies. 

  • Block cookies. 

  • Restrict specific websites from setting cookies. 

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and user experience. 

 

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy 

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect: 

  • Changes in legislation; 

  • Changes to our website; 

  • New technologies; 

  • Changes in our service providers. 

The latest version will always be available on our website. 

 

9. Contact Us 

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

HW Models Ltd 
Unit 1 The Idas Industrial Estate 
Pontefract Road 
Leeds 
LS10 1SP 
United Kingdom 

Email: Info@hwmodels.com 

 

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