About this Cookie policy
Hayleys PLC (referred as “Hayleys,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies across our websites to provide an enhanced user experience and analyse site performance. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing your preferences.
Last Updated: 2025/ March /31
What are cookies?
Cookies, pixel tags and similar technologies (collectively ‘cookies’) are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. These files allow the website to remember your preferences, actions, and browsing behavior over time, helping enhance site functionality, security, and user experience.
Cookies can be categorised as:
- First-party cookies: Set by Hayleys and used to support core website functions.
- Third-party cookies: Set by external service providers for analytics, advertising, and performance monitoring.
Some cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set duration (persistent cookies).
Types of Cookies We Use
We use a variety of cookies to enhance your experience on our websites. Below are the subcategories of cookies we deploy:
| Type | Purpose | Opt-Out | Example Use Cases |
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| Essential Cookies | These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. | N/A |
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| Analytical and Performance Cookies | These cookies help us measure website performance, analyse visitor behaviour, and optimise site content. | Users can disable analytics cookies through their browser settings or our cookie preferences tool. |
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| Functional Cookies | Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering user preferences. | Disabling these may result in a loss of convenience, such as the need to manually set preferences each visit. |
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| Marketing and Advertising Cookies | These cookies track your interactions with our site to deliver relevant advertisements and promotional content. | Users can manage advertising preferences through third-party platforms or opt-out of targeted ads. |
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| Third-Party Cookies | These cookies are set by external providers to offer additional services such as embedded content and social media sharing. | Users should refer to third-party privacy policies for opt-out instructions. |
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How to Manage Cookies
Consent Management
Upon visiting our website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent to use specific cookies. Essential cookies are always active, but you can accept, reject, or adjust settings for other cookie categories.
You may modify or withdraw your consent at any time through our Cookie Settings page accessible via the website footer.
Browser Settings
You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may impact website functionality.
- For Google Chrome: Manage Cookies
- For Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies
- For Apple Safari: Manage Cookies
- For Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies
Cookie Management Tools
You can also manage cookies using dedicated tools provided by third parties, such as:
- Google Ads Settings
- Your Online Choices
Changes to This Cookie Policy
Contact Us
For questions or concerns about our use of cookies, contact us:
- Achala Kodippilli
- Achala.Kodippili@ccu.hayleys.com
- +94 112 628 000
- Hayleys PLC, 400, Deans Road, Colombo-10
