What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of information. They're stored in your computer, mobile or other device when you visit a website through an internet browser, such as Google Chrome or Apple Safari.
Generally speaking, there are 4 types of cookies. They work in several different ways. Some are optional and some are necessary. You can turn optional cookies off.
Below is a summary of each type, what it's for, and an example.
| Cookie type |
Optional? |
What it's for |
Example Cookie supplier |
|
| Strictly necessary |
No |
Allows our website to work |
MattressNextDay |
Adds code to a webpage so that it can work properly |
| Performance |
Yes |
Helps us analyse website performance |
Google Analytics |
Helps us track our sales |
| Functionality |
Yes |
Remembers your preferences to improve your experience |
Live Chat |
Lets you chat with a member of our customer service team |
| Targeting/Advertising |
Yes |
Displays relevant adverts and monitors our advertising campaigns |
Affiliate Window (AWIN) |
Attributes commission to our affiliates if you arrive at the website from an affiliate link |
Overall, cookies are a normal part of using websites and help to make your online experience easier.
Can I turn cookies off?
Yes, it's possible to turn cookies off. Simply go to your browser settings or select "Deny All" when prompted by our website.
You can turn off the following:
- Performance cookies
- Functionality cookies
- Targeting/Advertising cookies
However, it's not possible to turn off strictly necessary cookies. That's because they allow websites to work properly.
What different types of cookies do MattressNextDay use?
Like many websites, we use 4 main types:
- Strictly necessary cookies
- Performance cookies
- Functionality cookies
- Targeting/Advertising cookies
They are supplied by different organisations, such as Google and Facebook. Suppliers can use multiple types of cookies, so you may see them listed within more than one category.
Below, you will find a list of all the cookies we use.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies allow our website to work. Without them, you wouldn't be able to use parts of our website.
| Cookie supplier |
Cookie name(s) |
| MattressNextDay |
PHPSESSID, user_fingerprint, cookie_preferences, currency |
Performance cookies
These help us understand how our website is performing, so that we can make improvements.
| Cookie supplier |
Cookie name(s) |
| Google Analytics (GA) |
_ga, _ga_XXXXXXXXXX |
| Microsoft / Bing |
_uetsid, _uetvid |
| Mouseflow |
mf_user, mf_XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX |
Functionality cookies
Functionality cookies improve your experience. They help to remember your unique preferences the next time you visit us.
| Cookie supplier |
Cookie name(s) |
| Pinterest |
_pin_unauth |
Targeting/Advertising cookies
These cookies are used to display relevant adverts that you may be interested in. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie supplier |
Cookie name(s) |
| Pinterest |
_pinterest_ct_ua, ar_debug |
| Meta / Facebook |
_fbp |
| Microsoft / Bing |
MUID |
| Criteo |
cto_bundle, receive-cookie-deprecation, ar_debug |
| TikTok |
_ttp |
We may need to update our cookie policy occasionally. Check this page for up-to-date information.
If you'd like any further information, please visit our Privacy Policy or contact us.
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024, 11:00 GMT
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