Cookie Policy

Last updated: 17th November 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Soar Valley Bar Supplies, a wholesale beer and alcohol merchant based in the Midlands (“we”, “us”, or “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website built using the Wix platform (the “Site”).

By continuing to browse or use our Site, you agree that we can store and access cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

We use cookies to ensure our Site functions properly, to improve your experience, and to analyse how our Site is used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site and enable core functions such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples (from Wix):

XSRF-TOKEN – Security
hs – Security
bSession – System effectiveness measurement
SSR-caching – Indicates how the site was rendered

b) Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

c) Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous information about traffic, usage patterns, and performance.

If we use tools such as Google Analytics, those cookies may track:

visitor numbers
pages visited
time spent on the site
referring websites

d) Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to track browsing habits so we can show relevant advertising. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure campaign effectiveness.

If used, third-party platforms (e.g., Google, Facebook) may set cookies through embedded pixels or scripts.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Because our Site is built on the Wix platform, both we and Wix may place cookies on your device.
Third-party services integrated into the Site (such as payment processors, analytics tools, social media links, or embedded content) may also set cookies.

We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

4. How You Can Manage Cookies

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Adjust your cookie preferences

You can modify your settings at any time by using your browser controls. Most browsers allow you to:

Block cookies
Delete cookies
Prevent cookies from being set

For instructions, see browser-specific help pages (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge).

Please note:
If you block essential cookies, parts of the Site may not work properly.

5. Legal Basis for Processing Cookies

Under UK GDPR, we rely on:

Consent for non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, marketing)
Legitimate interests or performance of a contract for essential cookies required to operate the Site

We will only place non-essential cookies on your device after obtaining your consent.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

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

7. Contact Us

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

Soar Valley Bar Supplies
The Old Water Works

off Loughborough Road

Rothley

Leicestershire

LE7 7NL
Soarvalleybarsupplies@gmail.com
07976 291699