Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/01/2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies typically contain:

  • The name of the website that created the cookie
  • An identification number
  • An expiration date
  • Information about your browsing activity

2. How We Use Cookies

Get Nice Watches uses cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly
  • Understand how visitors use our site
  • Remember your preferences
  • Track affiliate referrals when you click product links
  • Improve your browsing experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you make, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Examples:

  • Session cookies (expire when you close your browser)
  • Security cookies to prevent fraudulent activity

Duration: Session or up to 12 months

3.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

We use:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, time on site, bounce rate, and traffic sources
  • Cookie names: _ga, _gid, _gat
  • Duration: Up to 2 years

What’s collected:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • How you arrived at our site
  • Device and browser information
  • Approximate geographic location (city/country level)

Your data is anonymized and cannot identify you personally.

Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or language settings.

Examples:

  • Newsletter subscription preferences
  • Cookie consent settings

Duration: Up to 12 months

3.4 Affiliate/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to track when you click through to third-party websites (primarily Amazon) via our affiliate links. They help us earn commission on qualifying purchases.

Amazon Associates Cookies:

  • Placed by Amazon.co.uk when you click our product links
  • Track purchases made within 24 hours of clicking
  • Do not collect personally identifiable information
  • Managed by Amazon (see Amazon’s Privacy Notice)

Duration: 24 hours (Amazon affiliate tracking window)

Note: We earn a small commission if you make a purchase, but this does not affect the price you pay.

4. Third-Party Cookies

When you visit our website, you may receive cookies from third-party services we use:

Google Analytics (Google LLC)

Amazon (Amazon EU S.à.r.l.)

Social Media

  • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
  • These platforms may place cookies even if you don’t interact with their buttons
  • See respective platform privacy policies

We have no control over third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for information on how they use cookies and how to manage them.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Allow cookies only from specific websites
  • Set preferences for third-party cookies

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Learn more:

5.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking [link to cookie settings] in our website footer.

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

For specific services:

6. What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

If you disable or block cookies:

  • Some parts of our website may not function properly
  • You may not see personalized content
  • We won’t be able to track affiliate referrals (which helps us maintain the site)
  • Your user experience may be diminished

Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be completely disabled without affecting website performance.

7. Cookies and Personal Data

Most cookies we use do not collect personally identifiable information. However, some cookies (like those set after you subscribe to our newsletter) may be associated with your email address.

See our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle personal data.

8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals websites you don’t want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. You can control tracking through cookie settings and opt-out tools mentioned above.

9. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
    • Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
    • Affiliate tracking cookies: 24 hours
    • Preference cookies: Up to 12 months

10. Updates to This Policy

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

  • Changes in our cookie usage
  • New legal requirements
  • Updates to third-party services

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about how we use cookies:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.getnicewatches.co.uk/get-in-touch/

For questions about third-party cookies, please contact the relevant service provider directly using the privacy policy links provided above.