Cookies
Introduction
At Lightsource we want to make sure that the website we operate looks as good as possible but also is easy for you to use. To help us to do this, our website uses cookies.
Cookies help us to assess how you use our website and also how we can improve our website. This means we have the information we need to regularly evaluate whether our website really meets your needs. Some of the cookies we use improve the functionality of our website, so if you choose to disable cookies on your browser, you might find that you can’t access some aspects of our website, or that parts of the website don’t function in the way that you might expect them to.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we put on your computer if you agree. Cookies allow us to recognise that you have visited our website before and remember your preferences.
Cookies can help us to remember your website login so that you don’t need to type it into the website every time you return, or to remember the goods that you have clicked to purchase on one page so that they are added to your basket.
Cookies also help us to collect information about the way you use our website which helps us to ensure any advertising that you see is relevant and useful to you.
3rd Party Services
Our website uses Third Party Cookies from the providers found in the table below, if you require further information about what those cookies are or how they are used, you should contact those providers directly.
| 3rd Party Name | Type | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Performance & Statistics Cookies | Non-personal information used to track a visitors route through the website. This is used to find at which point customers have abandoned the checkout process and is used to improve the website. You can read more information on the cookies used by Google Analytics uses on its information page Additional Information |
| Google Ads | Marketing & Advertisement Cookies | We utilise the online advertising services of the third party companies listed on the left, and each of their sites use may set cookies to help identify which adverts are clicked on/interacted with. Additional Information |
How Do I Block Cookies?
You can block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our website. Precisely how cookies are blocked will depend upon the browser that you use. If you would like further information please contact us.
What Will Happen If I Disable Cookies?
If you choose to disable access to cookies on your browser you will not be able to login, register or purchase from this website.
Information on how to disable cookies in popular web browsers can be found below:
| PC Instructions | MAC Instructions | |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | Mozilla FirefoxAt the top right of the Firefox window, click on the ‘Application Menu’ icon and then click ‘Settings’Select ‘Privacy & Security’ from the menuUnder ‘Enhanced Tracking Protection’, select the ‘Custom’ optionSelect the ‘Cookies’ checkbox and from the dropdown menu select ‘All cookies (will cause sites to break)’ | Mozilla FirefoxAt the top right of the Firefox window, click on the ‘Application Menu’ icon and then click ‘Settings’Select ‘Privacy & Security’ from the menuUnder ‘Enhanced Tracking Protection’, select the ‘Custom’ optionSelect the ‘Cookies’ checkbox and from the dropdown menu select ‘All cookies (will cause sites to break)’ |
| Google Chrome | Google ChromeClick on the three-dot ‘Customise and control Google Chrome’ icon at the top right of the browser windowClick ‘Settings’ and then select ‘Privacy and security’ from the menuUnder ‘Privacy and security’, select ‘Cookies and other site data’Under ‘General settings’, select the option for ‘Block all cookies (not recommended)’ | Google ChromeClick on the three-dot ‘Customise and control Google Chrome’ icon at the top right of the browser windowClick ‘Settings’ and then select ‘Privacy and security’ from the menuUnder ‘Privacy and security’, select ‘Cookies and other site data’Under ‘General settings’, select the option for ‘Block all cookies (not recommended)’ |
| Internet Explorer | Internet ExplorerClick on the gear icon (‘Tools’) at the top right of the browser windowSelect ‘Internet Options’ from the menu and select the ‘Privacy’ tabClick the ‘Advanced’ buttonUnder ‘First-party Cookies’ and ‘Third-party Cookies’ select ‘Block’Click ‘OK’ | Internet ExplorerClick on ‘Explorer’ at the top of your browser window and select ‘Preferences’ optionScroll down until you see ‘Cookies’ under ‘Receiving Files’Select the ‘Never Accept’ option |
| Microsoft Edge | Microsoft EdgeClick on the three-dot ‘More’ icon in the top right then select ‘Settings’ from the menuClick ‘Cookies and Site Permissions’ on the menuClick on ‘Manage and delete cookies and site data’ in the ‘Cookies and data stored’ screenNow switch off the option for ‘Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended)’ | Microsoft EdgeClick on the three-dot ‘More’ icon in the top right then select ‘Settings’ from the menuClick ‘Cookies and Site Permissions’ on the menuClick on ‘Manage and delete cookies and site data’ in the ‘Cookies and data stored’ screenNow switch off the option for ‘Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended)’ |
| Safari | SafariClick on ‘Safari’ at the top of your browser window and select the ‘Preferences’ optionClick on the ‘Privacy’ tabCheck the option for ‘Prevent cross-site tracking’Now check the option for ‘Block all cookies’ | SafariClick on ‘Safari’ at the top of your browser window and select the ‘Preferences’ optionClick on the ‘Privacy’ tabCheck the option for ‘Prevent cross-site tracking’Now check the option for ‘Block all cookies’ |
| Opera | OperaClick on the three lines ‘Easy Setup’ icon at the top right of the browser windowScroll to the bottom of the menu and select ‘Go to full browser settings’Click ‘Advanced’ from the menu and select ‘Privacy & security’Under ‘Privacy and security’ and click ‘Cookies and other site data’Select ‘Block all cookies (not recommended)’ | OperaClick on the three lines ‘Easy Setup’ icon at the top right of the browser windowScroll to the bottom of the menu and select ‘Go to full browser settings’Click ‘Advanced’ from the menu and select ‘Privacy & security’Under ‘Privacy and security’ and click ‘Cookies and other site data’Select ‘Block all cookies (not recommended)’ |