Last updated: June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Katana Sword uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://katana-sword.uk. It sets out what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have over how they are used. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site’s owners.
Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as the items in your basket or your preferred settings. We also use similar technologies, including pixels, tags and local storage, which work in comparable ways; in this policy we refer to all of these simply as “cookies”.
Cookies may be “session” cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They may be set by us (“first-party” cookies) or by third parties whose services we use (“third-party” cookies).
Why we use cookies
We use cookies for a number of purposes, including to:
- make our website function correctly and keep it secure;
- remember the contents of your shopping basket and allow you to complete your purchase;
- remember your preferences and settings during your visit;
- understand how visitors find and use our website so that we can improve it; and
- where you have consented, measure the effectiveness of our marketing and show you more relevant content.
Some cookies are necessary for our website to operate and cannot be switched off. Others are optional and are only set with your consent, which you can give or withdraw at any time.
Types of cookies we use
The cookies used on our website fall into the following groups.
Strictly necessary / essential cookies
These cookies are required for our website to work and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as adding products to your basket, proceeding through checkout, signing in to your account or setting your privacy preferences.
Essential cookies support core functions including:
- keeping items in your shopping basket as you browse;
- processing your order securely through the checkout;
- maintaining the security and integrity of your session; and
- remembering your cookie consent choices.
Because the website cannot function properly without these cookies, they do not require your consent and cannot be disabled through our cookie banner. You can still block them through your browser settings, but parts of the site, including the basket and checkout, may then not work.
Analytics / performance cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and whether any errors occur. We use this information to measure and improve the performance of our site.
For this purpose we use third-party services such as Google Analytics. The information collected by these cookies is aggregated and used to help us understand overall trends in how our website is used.
Analytics and performance cookies are only set where you have given your consent. If you do not consent, these cookies will not be placed, and the relevant data will not be collected.
Marketing / advertising cookies
These cookies may be set by us or by our advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests, to measure the performance of our advertising campaigns, and to show you content and offers that are more relevant to you on our website and on other sites.
Marketing and advertising cookies are only set where you have given your consent. If you do not consent, these cookies will not be placed and you will receive less targeted advertising.
Managing your consent and changing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, our cookie banner allows you to accept or decline optional cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are always active because the site cannot function without them, while analytics and marketing cookies are only set if you choose to accept them.
You can change your choices at any time by reopening the cookie preferences from our cookie banner and updating your settings. Withdrawing consent will not affect any processing carried out before you withdrew it.
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you view the cookies stored on your device, block or delete some or all of them, and set preferences for certain websites. Please note that if you block essential cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended. Guidance on managing cookies is normally available in the “help” or “settings” section of your browser.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third parties that provide services to us. These include analytics providers such as Google, payment providers such as Stripe used to process your order securely, and providers of advertising and content services.
These third parties may set cookies on your device when you use our website and may process your information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control these third-party cookies, and we recommend that you review the relevant providers’ policies to understand how they use your information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, in technology, or in legal and regulatory requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date shown at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or about how we use cookies, please contact us by email at info@katana-sword.uk. You can also use this address to request further details about Katana Sword, including who operates this website.