Cookie Policy

1. Who we are

This Cookie Policy applies to the website operated by GotGotNeedCollectibles, a UK-based collectibles and memorabilia business. We are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. Together they explain how we collect and handle your personal data.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work and to provide information to website owners.

We also use localStorage, a browser-based storage mechanism that keeps data on your device but is not transmitted to our servers with every request. We use localStorage to remember the items in your shopping basket between page visits. No personal data is stored in localStorage, only product identifiers and prices.

3. The law that applies

Our use of cookies is governed by two pieces of UK legislation:

• The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR): the primary UK law governing cookies. PECR requires us to obtain your consent before placing any cookies that are not strictly necessary, and to give you clear information about what cookies we use and why.
• UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018: where cookies collect or process personal data, UK GDPR applies, requiring a valid lawful basis and transparency about your rights.

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is the UK's independent authority for data protection and privacy. We follow the ICO's published guidance on cookies.

4. Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the website to function. They are usually set in response to actions you take — such as logging in. Under PECR, these do not require your consent, but we must inform you that they exist.

The admin area of this website uses secure session cookies to authenticate authorised administrators. These cookies are only ever set when an administrator actively signs in — they are never placed on the devices of regular visitors browsing the shop.

5. Analytics and performance cookies

We do not currently use any analytics or performance cookies on this website. If we introduce analytics in the future, we will update this policy and ask for your consent before placing any analytics cookies on your device.

6. Marketing and advertising cookies

We do not currently use any marketing or advertising cookies. We do not share your browsing data with advertising networks.

7. Payment processing

When you make a purchase, the payment is processed securely by Stripe. Stripe may set cookies of its own during checkout to ensure the security and integrity of the transaction. We do not control Stripe's cookies. For more information, visit stripe.com/gb/privacy.

8. Third-party links and platforms

Our website includes links to our listings on eBay, Etsy, and Whatnot. These platforms operate their own cookie policies independently of ours. We are not responsible for the cookies set by those platforms. We encourage you to review their policies directly.

9. How to manage and delete cookies

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Please be aware that removing strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality — in particular, admin features will not work without authentication cookies.

You can also use browser extensions such as Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin to block tracking technologies across all websites you visit.

10. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to any personal data processed through cookies:

• Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: In certain circumstances, you can ask us to delete your personal data.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where we rely on consent to process data through cookies, you can withdraw it at any time by managing your browser settings.
• Right to object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO if you believe we have not handled your data lawfully.

11. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

If you have concerns about how we use cookies or handle your personal data, you can contact the ICO:

12. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at info@gotgotneedcollectibles.co.uk.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.