Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for Macerator Pumps / Macerator-Pumps.com

Last updated: 19/08/2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Macerator Pumps, operating through Macerator-Pumps.com, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site performance, and support our services.

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.


1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, improve performance, and personalise your experience.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period

  • First-party cookies – created by our website

  • Third-party cookies – set by external services


2. How We Use Cookies

Macerator-Pumps.com uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

Required for the core operation of our site, including:

  • Shopping cart functionality

  • Secure checkout and payments

  • User login and account features

Without these, the website cannot function properly.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors interact with the website, including:

  • Page views and browsing patterns

  • Site speed and performance

  • Error tracking

These cookies help us improve usability and website performance.

Functionality Cookies

Allow the site to remember:

  • Language and region preferences

  • Items viewed or added to the cart

  • Your chosen cookie settings

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

Used to:

  • Deliver relevant ads

  • Track the performance of our advertising campaigns

  • Limit how many times you see an advertisement

These cookies may be set by trusted partners such as Google or Meta.


3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device, including:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Ads / Remarketing

  • Facebook Pixel

  • Payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Shopify’s necessary platform cookies

These third parties may process data according to their own privacy policies.


4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control or disable cookies at any time by:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Receive alerts before cookies are stored

For instructions, visit your browser’s help page (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc.).

Cookie Banner / Preferences Tool

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner that lets you:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Adjust your cookie preferences

Opting Out of Analytics

To disable Google Analytics tracking, you can install Google’s opt-out browser add-on.


5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.


6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

Macerator Pumps
26 Dundonald Street
Preston, Lancashire
PR1 4SN
United Kingdom

Email: sales@macerator-pumps.com
Phone: 0203 885 1996