Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Kern Leather (operated by Arcus Group LLC) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.kernleather.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR regarding the use of cookies and tracking technologies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to site owners, and enhance the user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure areas access, and shopping cart functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. These do not require your consent.

Our website uses cookies to keep track of items you place in your shopping cart, including when you have abandoned your cart without completing a purchase. This information may be used to send you cart reminder messages by text message (SMS), provided you have opted in to receive text communications from us.

Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site by collecting information about page visits, traffic sources, and browsing behaviour. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. These cookies require your consent before being set.

Marketing / Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They are set by us and our advertising partners (including Google Ads). They track your browsing activity across websites and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies require your consent before being set.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) to provide a more personalised experience. These cookies require your consent.

3. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies.
• Reject all non-essential cookies.
• Customise your preferences by cookie category.

Both the "Accept" and "Reject" options are presented equally and prominently, in compliance with ICO guidance. No non-essential cookies will be set until you make your choice.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our website.

4. How to Manage Cookies via Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete cookies that have already been placed. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Refer to your browser's help section for instructions.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, including Google Analytics, Google Ads, Shopify, and payment processors. We do not control these third-party cookies; please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

6. Text Message (SMS) Marketing & Cookies

If you opt in to receive text messages from Kern Leather, we may use information collected through cookies and similar technologies — such as your shopping cart activity and browsing behaviour — to send you relevant text messages, including cart abandonment reminders, promotional offers, flash sales, early access alerts, and order updates.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message or by contacting us at support@kernleather.com.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date.