Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how UHS Hardware ("UHS Hardware," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit https://www.uhs-hardware.com (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have to control them.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By continuing to use the Site, or by accepting cookies through our cookie banner where one is presented, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Where required by law, we will only place non-essential cookies with your consent.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner.

Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner (for example, our analytics and advertising partners) are called third-party cookies. Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by those third parties to be delivered on or through the Site.

We also use similar technologies alongside cookies, including:

  • Pixels / web beacons – tiny images embedded in pages or emails that record whether a page was viewed or an email was opened.

  • Local storage – data stored in your browser (such as HTML5 local storage) that works similarly to cookies.

  • Software development kits (SDKs) – used in our mobile app to collect information about your device and usage.

In this policy, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as "cookies."

 

2. Why we use cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

  • To make the Site function and allow you to move around it and use core features such as shopping cart, checkout, and account login.

  • To remember your preferences, such as language, region, and currency.

  • To understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.

  • To measure the performance of our marketing and to show you relevant products and offers.

  • To keep the Site and your account secure and to detect fraud.

3. Categories of cookies we use

We group the cookies on our Site into the following categories.

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as adding items to your cart, logging in, or completing checkout. Because the Site cannot work properly without them, they do not require your consent. Our store is hosted on Shopify, and many of these cookies are set by Shopify to operate core store and checkout functionality.

3.2 Functional / preference cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your language, country, or currency) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They are not strictly necessary but improve your experience.

3.3 Analytics / performance cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information — for example, which pages are visited most, how long visitors stay, and whether they encounter errors. This information is aggregated and helps us improve how the Site works.

3.4 Marketing / advertising cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertising that is more relevant to you, to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns, and to limit how many times you see an ad. They are often set by advertising partners and can track your browsing across other sites

4. Third-party cookies and services

Some cookies are placed by third parties that provide services to us or through the Site. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the third party's own privacy and cookie policies. Key third parties include:

We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties to understand how they use your information.

 

5. How long do cookies stay on my device?

Cookies fall into two types based on how long they last:

  • Session cookies are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Their lifespan is shown in the tables above.

6. Your choices and how to manage cookies

You have several ways to control or limit how cookies are used.

6.1 Our cookie banner / preference center

Where required by law, we display a cookie consent banner when you first visit the Site. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies and change your preferences at any time by https://www.uhs-hardware.com/#reopenBanner 

6.2 Browser controls

Most web browsers let you view, manage, delete, and block cookies. You can usually find these controls in your browser's "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" menu. Instructions for common browsers:

Please note that if you block or delete strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Site — such as the cart, checkout, and account login — may not function correctly.

6.3 Advertising opt-outs

To opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies, you can use these industry tools:

6.4 "Do Not Track" and Global Privacy Control

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no common industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we currently [do not respond to DNT signals — CONFIRM]. Where required by applicable US state law, we honor recognized opt-out preference signals such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC) for the sale or sharing of personal information.

7. Legal bases and your rights

Depending on where you live, different rules apply to our use of cookies.

  • EU / UK / EEA visitors: We rely on your consent to place non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, and marketing cookies), as required by the ePrivacy rules and the GDPR / UK GDPR. Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating the Site. You may withdraw consent at any time through our cookie settings. You also have rights to access, correct, delete, and object to the processing of your personal data — see our Privacy Policy for details.

  • California and other US state visitors: Certain cookies may involve the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (for example, for cross-context behavioral advertising) as those terms are defined under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and comparable state laws. You have the right to opt out of such sale or sharing. You can exercise this right through our cookie settings, by using a recognized opt-out preference signal (GPC), or as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Cookies in our mobile app

Our mobile app (available for iOS and Android) may use similar technologies, including SDKs and device identifiers, to provide functionality, analyze usage, and support marketing. You can control certain tracking through your device's operating system settings (for example, Apple's App Tracking Transparency and Android's advertising ID controls).

9. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

UHS Hardware 3301 N 29th Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020
Phone: 1-800-878-6604
Email: support@uhs-hardware.com 
Contact form: https://www.uhs-hardware.com/pages/contact-us