Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, analyze traffic, and deliver relevant content.

At MNSWHOLESALE, we use cookies responsibly to:

• ✅ Maintain your business verification status
• ✅ Keep your order list items secure during checkout
• ✅ Process bank transfer references safely without storing sensitive account data
• ✅ Improve site performance and fix technical issues
• ✅ Ensure professional browsing with no sensitive business data traces in browser history beyond standard logs

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies by purpose. Only Essential Cookies are required for site functionality; all others require your consent under UK GDPR.

3. Cookie Inventory

Below is a detailed list of cookies used on mnswholesale.net:

4. Bank Transfer & Cookie Privacy

When paying via Bank Transfer (BACS/CHAPS/International Wire), security is paramount:

• No Bank Storage: We never store your full bank account number, sort code, or IBAN in cookies or our database
• Reference IDs Only: Order confirmation stores only the transaction reference ID for verification
• Session Isolation: Payment pages use isolated, encrypted sessions that expire immediately after confirmation
• No Tracking Pixels: Payment pages contain no third-party analytics or tracking scripts

5. Third-Party Services

MNSWHOLESALE integrates minimal third-party services, all configured for privacy:

• Google Fonts & Font Awesome: Loaded via CDN with subresource integrity; no user data collected
• Bootstrap CDN: Frontend framework only; no analytics or tracking
• Google Analytics (Optional): IP anonymization enabled; no demographic or interest reporting; data retained max 14 months
• Email Services: Order confirmations via encrypted SMTP; no cookie-based email tracking

We regularly audit third-party integrations to ensure GDPR compliance and minimal data exposure.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You control your cookie settings:

Disable Cookies via Browser:

7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

MNSWHOLESALE respects browser "Do Not Track" signals where technically feasible:

• If DNT is enabled, we automatically disable optional Analytics cookies
• Essential cookies (verification, cart, security) remain active as they are required for legal compliance and service delivery
• We do not use cross-site tracking, fingerprinting, or behavioral profiling regardless of DNT status

DNT standards are not universally adopted; we complement this with explicit consent management per UK GDPR.

8. Business Verification & Privacy

MNSWHOLESALE is strictly for registered businesses:

• mnswholesale_verified cookie confirms business eligibility but stores no personal identifiers
• We do not knowingly collect data from unauthorized individuals; if discovered, data is deleted immediately
• Company administrators: Contact privacy@mnswholesale.net to request deletion of any inadvertently collected data

9. Policy Updates & Contact

We review this Cookie Policy quarterly or when regulations change:

• Material changes will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date
• Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of revised practices
• For cookie-related inquiries, data requests, or consent withdrawal: sales@mnswholesale.net
• GDPR data rights requests: sales@mnswholesale.net (response within 30 days)

Last Updated: June 2026 | Next Review: Quarterly or upon UK/EU regulatory change