Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. We also use similar technologies such as local storage to store your preferences.
This policy explains what cookies and similar technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
2. How We Use Cookies
Imperial Dermal uses cookies and similar browser storage technologies (such as local storage and IndexedDB) to provide essential site functionality, remember your preferences, and enable embedded content from third-party services. We do not currently use cookies for analytics or marketing purposes, but have included these categories in our consent system for transparency and future use.
We rely on your consent as the legal basis for setting non-essential cookies, in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This policy applies to users in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area.
We do not sell or share personal data for advertising purposes.
3. Cookie Categories
We group cookies and similar technologies into the following categories:
Necessary
Always active
These are essential for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Technology | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase Authentication | Stores secure session data in browser storage (local storage / IndexedDB) for user authentication | Session |
| imperial-theme-mode | Remembers your light/dark theme preference | 12 months |
| imperial-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 6 months |
| Cart data | Keeps your shopping cart contents between visits | 30 days |
| Service Worker / Cache Storage | Browser caching mechanism used for performance and offline support (not a cookie) | Until cleared |
Functional
These enable enhanced functionality and embedded content from third-party services.
| Technology | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps embed | Displays an interactive map on the contact page showing our office location | Session (set by Google) |
Analytics
We do not currently use analytics cookies. This category is included for transparency. If we introduce analytics in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before any analytics cookies are set.
Marketing
We do not currently use marketing cookies. This category is included for transparency. If we introduce marketing cookies in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before any marketing cookies are set.
4. Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the button below or via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of every page. Your preferences are saved locally on your device. We do not store your consent preferences on our servers.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site from functioning correctly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
When you enable functional cookies, Google Maps embedded content may set its own cookies on your device. These cookies are governed by Google's own privacy and cookie policies. You can review Google's cookie policy at policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.
We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about how they use cookies.
6. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), you have the right to:
- Be informed about the cookies we use and their purposes
- Give or withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Access information about how your data is processed
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at the email address provided on our contact page.