Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how The Living Yard, operated by MC Elite Events Ltd, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
By continuing to browse or use our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember preferences, and analyse how users interact with the website.

Cookies may be:

  • Essential
  • Analytical
  • Marketing
  • Functional

They may be set by:

  • The Living Yard (first-party cookies)
  • Trusted third parties (third-party cookies)

 

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to operate. They enable:

  • Shopping cart functionality
  • Secure checkout
  • Account login
  • Site security
  • Cookie preference management

These cookies cannot be disabled.

 

B. Analytical and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website. They allow us to measure:

  • Page performance
  • User behaviour
  • Traffic sources
  • Session duration

Tools used include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Shopify analytics

These cookies only run if you consent to them.

 

C. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies allow us to show personalised ads and measure advertising performance. They may be used for:

  • Remarketing
  • Advertising relevance
  • Campaign measurement
  • Behaviour-based marketing

Marketing tools may include:

  • Google Ads
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram)
  • TikTok Pixel (if enabled)

These cookies require your consent.

 

D. Klarna Cookies

If you choose Klarna as a payment method, Klarna may set cookies to:

  • Enable installment or “Pay Later” payment features
  • Verify your identity
  • Prevent fraud
  • Personalise payment options

Klarna’s Privacy Notice:
https://www.klarna.com/uk/privacy-notice/

 

E. Functional Cookies

These cookies help improve your browsing experience. They may:

  • Remember preferences
  • Store recently viewed items
  • Save support chat settings
  • Enhance navigation

Functional cookies require consent unless strictly necessary.

 

3. Managing Cookies

When you visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Manage cookie preferences

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

 

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by external providers. These include:

  • Shopify
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads
  • Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
  • Klarna
  • Payment gateways such as Stripe, PayPal, and Shopify Payments

We do not control third-party cookies directly.

 

5. How We Use Cookie Data

Cookie data may be used to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Analyse usage trends
  • Optimise product pages
  • Enhance usability
  • Run marketing campaigns (with consent)
  • Prevent fraud

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive data.

 

6. More About Cookies

To learn more about cookies, you may visit:

 

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

 

8. Contact Information

For any questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us:

MC Elite Events Ltd (trading as The Living Yard)
Email: support@thelivingyard.co.uk
Registered Office: 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
Operational Address: North Newnton, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 6JZ
Company Number: 16479399
Phone: +44 (0)1980 341 400