COOKIE POLICY
This Cookie Policy explains how The Ingress Mat Company Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, www.ingressmatco.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent browsing experience.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be recalled by a web server in the domain that placed the cookie. We use cookies to enable the core functions of our website, understand how visitors interact with our pages, and improve your overall experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We categorise our cookies into the following types:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as secure login, basket management, and checkout. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.
- Non-Essential Cookies (Performance & Marketing): These help us understand how our website is performing and allow us to provide relevant content. These cookies are only activated if you click the “Accept” button on our Cookie Banner.
3. Third-Party Cookies and Stripe
To facilitate a seamless and reliable checkout experience, we use third-party services. Specifically, our payment processing infrastructure is supported by Stripe. Stripe may place cookies on your device to assist with fraud prevention, verify your identity, and ensure the stability of the transaction process. These cookies are managed directly by Stripe in accordance with their own privacy and cookie protocols.
4. Cookie Retention Periods
In compliance with UK and European data protection regulations, we do not store cookies longer than is necessary for their specific purpose:
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Retention Period |
| Essential | Session management and security | Session or up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Understanding site traffic patterns | 24 hours to 2 years |
| Marketing | Content relevance | Up to 12 months |
5. Your Choices and Consent
Upon your first visit to www.ingressmatco.com, you will be presented with a Cookie Banner.
- Consent-Based Loading: We will not deploy non-essential cookies unless you provide explicit consent by clicking “Accept”.
- Browser Settings: You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies. However, please note that blocking essential cookies may result in the inability to complete a purchase or access certain features of the site.
6. Data Protection and Compliance
The Ingress Mat Company Ltd acts as the data controller for the information collected via our proprietary cookies. We process this data to maintain the operational integrity of our services for customers in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States.
7. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the details below:
- Company Name: The Ingress Mat Company Ltd
- Email: doormat@ingressmatco.com
- Registered Office & Warehouse:27 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L1 6BS, United Kingdom
- Telephone: +44 7901 689453