Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Bulk Weed UK (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies, tracking technologies, and third-party tools on bulkweed.co.uk. This ensures legal compliance, improves your shopping experience, and supports safe cannabis e-commerce operations across the UK, EU, and Canada.

We adhere to the UK-GDPR and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) in full.

🍪 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us:

• Remember your preferences (e.g. currency, location, logged-in state)
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Secure the site from malicious activity
• Improve page speed and shopping flow
• Deliver compliant and ethical marketing for our wholesale THCA and legal cannabis products

📂 Types of Cookies We Use

🔧 Managing Cookie Preferences

When you visit our site, you’ll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Customize your preferences
• Reject non-essential cookies

Your selection is saved for 12 months or until manually cleared.

To update or revoke your consent, click the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer at any time.

🛠️ Third-Party Tracking Tools Used

We integrate several platforms to support user experience, affiliate operations, and legitimate cannabis marketing:

🔍 Google Analytics

Tracks visitor behavior to help us improve the site and meet user needs. IPs are anonymized.

🧠 Meta/Facebook Pixel

Used to understand which users reach us via advertising and social media campaigns. No personal data stored.

🔥 Hotjar

Heatmaps and scroll tracking to improve layout and usability. All data is anonymized and session-based.

🤝 Affiliate Cookies

Track user referrals from partner sites or brand advocates. These cookies typically expire in 7–30 days.

Bulk Weed UK never sells or shares your personal data with advertisers or external marketplaces.

📍 Cookie Use in the Cannabis & THCA Industry

Operating a wholesale cannabis platform in a legally sensitive space means we:

• Avoid unnecessary intrusive tracking
• Focus on site functionality, trust, and security
• Maintain data minimization and purpose limitation as per GDPR

All data collected through cookies is encrypted, anonymized, or aggregated where applicable.

🧰 How to Disable Cookies (Browser Settings)

You can block or delete cookies via your browser. Here’s how:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

Note: Disabling essential cookies may impact site performance, cart usage, or order placement.

📜 Legal Basis for Cookie Usage

Under UK-GDPR, we require:

• Explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies
• Clear explanations of each cookie’s purpose
• Opt-out capability at any time

Our use of cookies is tied to our legitimate interest in providing a functional, secure cannabis wholesale site and tracking legitimate business metrics.

🛑 Cookie Duration & Retention

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Stored up to 12 months or as per service provider
• Consent log: Stored for 13 months as proof of compliance

📬 Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about cookies, privacy, or tracking:

Data Controller:
Bulk Weed UK
privacy@bulkweed.co.uk
22 Eaton Road Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 3PF

Or visit our Privacy Policy

🔗 Related Policies

• Privacy Policy
• Terms & Conditions
• Age Verification Policy
• Returns & Refunds Policy

✅ Summary

At Bulk Weed UK, cookies aren’t just a formality — they help us deliver a smoother, safer, and smarter cannabis e-commerce experience. Your trust matters, especially when it comes to wholesale THCA and regulated cannabinoid markets.