Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Shepherd Marine Limited uses cookies and similar technologies on www.smlpaints.co.uk.
Cookies help us provide you with a better website experience, enable site security, understand how our site is used, and support marketing activities.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or actions.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies, which remain until they expire or are deleted
Types of cookies we use
Essential and functional cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly, including:
- Shopping basket functionality
- Account login
- Security and fraud prevention
These cookies cannot be switched off.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve the user experience.
We use tools such as:
- Google Analytics 4
- Hotjar
- WhatConverts
They collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and interactions with site features.
These cookies are only set with your consent.
Marketing and advertising cookies
These cookies are used to:
- Deliver relevant advertisements using for example Google Ads
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Build audiences for remarketing and similar audience campaigns
These cookies are only set with your consent.
Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or manage cookies.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings button at the bottom of this document.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings, although blocking some cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties providing services on our website. These third parties may collect data directly from your browser.
We recommend reviewing their privacy information for further details.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this document indicates when changes were last made.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Shepherd Marine Limited
The Downs
Ashton Road
South Cerney
Cirencester
GL7 6DD
info@smlpaints.co.uk
01285 862132