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Cookie Policy

This notice sets out the cookies used on our website and explains why they are implemented. It is intended to leave users in an informed position to consent to the use of cookies during their experience of our site. Throughout this notice, “we”, “us” and “our” means PM Antiques & Collectables and “you”, “your” and “user” means the individual whom the information relates.

A cookie is a text file sent by a web server (a device where one or more websites are stored) to a web browser, and stored by the web browser. The text file is then sent back to the web server each time the web browser requests a page from the web server. This enables the web server to identify and track the web browser and provide enhanced user experiences for visitors to a website. Please refer to your browser’s ‘help’ section for guidance on how to delete cookies you may wish to remove from your computer or device. You can learn more about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu.

Our website is hosted via Shopify ecommerce platform. Shopify enters into a data processing agreement with PM Antiques & Collectables in line with EU and US data processing legislation as stated here: https://www.shopify.com/uk/legal/dpa 

We use cookies for different purposes. The cookies used on this website have been sorted based on the categories found in the ICC UK Cookie guide. The ICC UK recognises that there will be cookies that do not fit into the categories that have been set out, and likewise, there may be cookies that fit into more than one of the categories in the guide.

  • Category 1: Strictly necessary cookies – These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided. These cookies enable services you have specifically asked for.
  • Category 2: Performance cookies – These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how a website works. These cookies collect anonymous information on the pages visited.
  • Category 3: Functionality cookies – These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a website may be able to provide you with local weather reports or traffic news by storing in a cookie the region in which you are currently located. Functionality cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customise. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.
  • Category 4: Targeting cookies or advertising cookies – These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission and they remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organisation. Category 4 cookies collect information about your browsing habits in order to make advertising relevant to you and your interests.

The table below shows the types of cookies we use on our site as well as their purpose and the period for which they are active.

Name

Function

Duration

_ab

Used in connection with access to admin.

2y

_customer_account_shop_sessions

Used in combination with the _secure_account_session_id cookie to track a user's session for new customer accounts

30d

_secure_account_session_id

Used to track a user's session for new customer accounts

30d

_secure_session_id

Used to track a user's session through the multi-step checkout process and keep their order, payment and shipping details connected.

24h

_shopify_country

For shops where pricing currency/country set from GeoIP, that cookie stores the country we've detected. This cookie helps avoid doing GeoIP lookups after the first request.

session

_shopify_m

Used for managing customer privacy settings.

1y

_shopify_tm

Used for managing customer privacy settings.

30min

_shopify_tw

Used for managing customer privacy settings.

2w

_storefront_u

Used to facilitate updating customer account information.

1min

_tracking_consent

Used to store a user's preferences if a merchant has set up privacy rules in the visitor's region.

1y

_cmp_a

Used for managing customer privacy settings.

1d

c

Used in connection with checkout.

1y

cart

Used in connection with shopping cart.

2w

cart_currency

Set after a checkout is completed to ensure that new carts are in the same currency as the last checkout.

2w

cart_sig

A hash of the contents of a cart. This is used to verify the integrity of the cart and to ensure performance of some cart operations.

2w

cart_ts

Used in connection with checkout.

2w

cart_ver

Used in connection with shopping cart.

2w

checkout

Used in connection with checkout.

4w

checkout_token

Used in connection with checkout.

1y

customer_account_locale

Used in connection with new customer accounts

1y

dynamic_checkout_shown_on_cart

Used in connection with checkout.

30min

hide_shopify_pay_for_checkout

Used in connection with checkout.

session

keep_alive

Used in connection with buyer localization.

2w

master_device_id

Used in connection with merchant login.

2y

previous_step

Used in connection with checkout.

1y

discount_code

Used in connection with checkout.

session

remember_me

Used in connection with checkout.

1y

secure_customer_sig

Used to identify a user after they sign into a shop as a customer so they do not need to log in again.

1y

shopify_pay

Used in connection with checkout.

1y

shopify_pay_redirect

Used in connection with checkout.

1 hour, 3w or 1y depending on value

shop_pay_accelerated

Used in connection with checkout.

1y

source_name

Used in combination with mobile apps to provide custom checkout behavior, when viewing a store from within a compatible mobile app.

session

storefront_digest

Stores a digest of the storefront password, allowing merchants to preview their storefront while it's password protected.

2y

tracked_start_checkout

Used in connection with checkout.

1y

checkout_session_lookup

Used in connection with checkout.

3w

checkout_prefill

Used in connection with checkout.

5m

checkout_queue_token

Used in connection with checkout.

1y

checkout_queue_checkout_token

Used in connection with checkout.

1y

checkout_worker_session

Used in connection with checkout.

3d

checkout_session_token

Used in connection with checkout.

3w

checkout_session_token_<<token>>

Used in connection with checkout.

3w

cookietest

Used to ensure our systems are working correctly

1m

order

Used in connection with order status page.

3w

identity-state

Used in connection with customer authentication

24h

identity-state-<<token>>

Used in connection with customer authentication

24h

identity_customer_account_number

Used in connection with customer authentication

12w

card_update_verification_id

Used in connection with checkout.

20m

customer_account_new_login

Used in connection with customer authentication

20m

customer_account_preview

Used in connection with customer authentication

7d

customer_payment_method

Used in connection with checkout.

1h

customer_shop_pay_agreement

Used in connection with checkout.

20m

pay_update_intent_id

Used in connection with checkout.

20m

localization

Used in connection with checkout.

2w

profile_preview_token

Used in connection with checkout.

5m

login_with_shop_finalize

Used in connection with customer authentication

5m

preview_theme

Used in connection with the theme editor

session

shopify-editor-unconfirmed-settings

Used in connection with the theme editor

16h

wpm-test-cookie

Used to ensure our systems are working correctly.

session

 

Reporting and Analytics

Name

Function

Duration

_landing_page

Track landing pages.

2w

_orig_referrer

Track landing pages.

2w

_s

Shopify analytics.

30min

_shopify_d

Shopify analytics.

session

_shopify_fs

Shopify analytics.

30min

_shopify_s

Shopify analytics.

30min

_shopify_sa_p

Shopify analytics relating to marketing & referrals.

30min

_shopify_sa_t

Shopify analytics relating to marketing & referrals.

30min

_shopify_y

Shopify analytics.

1y

_y

Shopify analytics.

1y

_shopify_ga

Shopify and Google Analytics.

session

customer_auth_provider

Shopify analytics.

session

customer_auth_session_created_at

Shopify analytics.

session

unique_interaction_id

Shopify analytics.

10min

 

Cookies Necessary for the Functioning of the Sites

Name

Function

Duration

_Brochure_session

Used in connection with browsing through site.

-

checkout

Used in connection with Pay checkout on shop.app.

3w

signed_in

Used in connection with Shop login.

1y

user

Used in connection with Shop login.

1y

Reporting and Analytics

Name

Function

_landing_page

Tracks landing pages.

_orig_referrer

Tracks landing pages.

_s

Shopify analytics.

_session_id

Shopify analytics

_shopify_s

Shopify analytics.

_shopify_sa_t

Shopify analytics relating to marketing & referrals.

_shopify_uniq

Shopify analytics.

_shopify_y

Shopify analytics.

_y

Shopify analytics.

*_assignment

Shopify analytics

ab_test_*

Shopify analytics.

cart_sig

Shopify analytics.

ki_r

Shopify analytics.

ki_t

Shopify analytics.

 

Additionally, we use pixels and tags from the following third parties, which may in turn place cookies:

Cookies Necessary for the Functioning of the Sites

Third Party

Description

Privacy Policy

Cloudflare

Shopify uses Cloudflare Network as a Service for edge routing.

https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

 

Reporting & Analytics

Third Party

Description

Privacy Policy

Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to help measure how users interact with our websites.

https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help measure how users interact with our websites.

https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager to help manage analytics vendors.

https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

Advertising

Third Party

Description

Privacy Policy

Facebook Custom Audiences

We use Facebook Custom Audiences to deliver targeted advertisements to individuals who visit our websites.

https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

Google

We use Google Ads to deliver targeted advertisements to individuals who visit our websites.

https://policies.google.com/privacy

Mailchimp

We use Mailchimp to store customer email addresses and newsletter email subscriptions. We send marketing emails from Mailchimp.

https://mailchimp.com/legal/cookies/ 

https://mailchimp.com/legal/data-processing-addendum/ 

 

By using this site, you permit us to place the above cookies on your device. The cookies will be implemented automatically during your user experience.

Plugins and extensions are installed on our website to help enrich user experience. These may use additional cookies, to, for example, monitor how successful the respective plugin or extension is, or further count the number of times a plugin or extension is used. The providers can then measure the effectiveness of their solutions and make changes to improve their products. We use the following plugins and extensions within our site:

 

Name of plugin

Purpose

Flow

To create automations on the website.

Formful

To build forms that allow users to upload attachments.

Mailchimp

To store customer and newsletter subscriber email addresses, and send emails.

OmniSell by OneCommerce

To connect the Shopify store to the eBay store.

Matrixify

To upload bulk product details.

Notify

To notify customers when items are back in stock.

Reconvert

To show upsell and cross-sell products.

Search & Discovery

To enable users to filter products by price, category and brand.

Wise reviews

To display reviews.


To operate our business efficiently, we use third-parties including; service providers, websites, applications and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the cookies, content, security or privacy practices employed by other websites and a link does not constitute an endorsement of that website. Once you link to another website you are subject to the terms and conditions of that website, including, but not limited to it’s internet policies and practices.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time without notice to you in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons.

This notice was last updated on 19th October 2023.

Contact

For more information about our usage of cookies or if you have any comments, please contact PM Antiques & Collectables at phil@pm-antiques.co.uk.

Our customer service is highly-rated, with over 100 5-star Google Reviews

"PM Antiques & Collectables offered a realistic and reasonable amount for my collectable, as compared with the unknown outcome of an auction and the associated fees and expenses, and the process was professional throughout and very speedy." Steve

“Highly recommended. I recently bought a lovely framed print from PM Antiques & Collectables. The communication with Phil was fantastic. This was all done via phone and email without me having to travel a long way to get the print. Phil is friendly and professional, he kept me updated throughout. I am extremely pleased with my print that arrived promptly as described. Hope to do business again. Thank you.” Jo

"If only all valuations and online transactions could be this efficient. I was absolutely delighted with the excellent service I received from Phil Mires recently. His prompt replies are much appreciated and his valuation was very fair and reasonable. I would happily recommend PM Antiques and I will certainly be a returning customer." Karen

"Phil was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. I highly recommend buying anything from Phil, whether that’s an antique, collectable or a classic car. Many thanks, Phil." James

“It is always a challenge to sell one’s treasures belongings, but PM Antiques offered me good financial value, and completely took the stress out of the situation.” Lorraine

"Phil is not local to me, so have never had the opportunity to visit the shop. What I would say is that the website is excellent and I was able to find some great art. I contacted Phil and he was extremely helpful, and I agreed to buy several works of art, one was quite large. Phil arranged a courier to ship the items, and they all arrived well packed and in the condition described. Highly recommended, and would buy again from Phil without question!" James

"An excellent company to deal with. Phil always responds very quickly to any questions. His communication and commitment to good customer care is beyond question. I would happily recommend this company to anyone looking for good quality antiques. A* experience. So happy to have found him and I will be actively looking for more things to buy from him. 100% trustworthy." Emma

"We are delighted with the item we purchased from PM Antiques & Collectables. The service was super professional and courteous. We will definitely be adding PM Antiques & Collectables to our favourites list!" Charlie

“Quite by chance I saw a sporting painting which happened to show my father and myself. Late at night I was in communication with Phil Mires about the painting. He could not have been more helpful in giving me all the information I needed. Before the night was through the deal was concluded and 2 days later, on Christmas Eve afternoon, the picture was delivered. Phil was so efficient throughout and I have no hesitation in giving him 5 stars!” Jillian

“I sold a collectable to Phil and am happy that I received a fair price for this. His communication was superb every step of the way, answering any questions I had. Would highly recommend PM Antiques & Collectables.” Alex

“Superb shopping experience. I am extremely happy with my purchase, which arrived quickly and very well packaged. Communication was faultless and the follow up message was a really nice gesture. Many thanks” Sarah-Jane

“Highly recommended. I sold a large part of my figurine collection to Phil as I needed to downsize. I consider I got a very fair price and the process was quite straightforward. Very happy.” Andrew

“We discovered PM Antiques and Collectables during an internet search for paintings by an artist we admire. We sent emails requesting more information and despite it being Saturday evening, received instant replies from the owner Phil Mires including more photographs. Just three days later, the painting arrived very carefully packaged and is now hanging at home. We are delighted with our purchase. Great value and in excellent condition. Based on our experience of service and value, we would not hesitate to recommend PM Antiques and Collectables. Thank you Phil.” Barry & Linda

“We bought 2 pictures from PM Antiques and Collectables. The response times and service were faultless and we would have no hesitation in recommend Phil to all potential customers.” Alastair

“I recently used PM Antiques to sell a ceramic. I received really good service. Prompt payment and clear instructions. I would definitely recommend them.” Alison

“I found a beautiful limited edition print that PM Antiques & Collectables had for sale, messaged them and got a really quick response, organised everything and then within 4 days I had a perfectly packaged, fantastic condition painting that I adore. I was able to communicate with them through the process which made everything incredibly easy for me. I will absolutely be using them again and Phil is keeping me updated with more works by the same artist when they become available. Great service, great inventory and do as they say they will.” Matthew

“Returning customer. The transaction was efficient and friendly, and delivery was very quick. Great customer service! I recently bought an item which represents this website in its entirety: unusual, unique & highly desirable. The item was as described and Phil answered my pre-sale questions fully. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from Phil again.” Matt 

“Phil was very responsive in answering queries, and really helpful through the process. The artwork was exactly as he advertised and it was an all-round super service start to finish.” Mark

“Great service and very friendly. We will certainly use Phil's services again. Highly recommended.” Steve

“I have bought 4 paintings from PM Antiques and am over the moon with all of them, Phil answered any queries I had straight away and the items were delivered on the day that was allocated.” Jacqui

“Phil is a pleasure to do business with. His stock is high quality, interesting and eclectic and he has a very good eye. Customer service and communication are excellent too.” Howard

“Excellent communications, speedy payment and very happy with the service from Phil.” Catherine

“Perfect purchase from PM Antiques and Collectables. A very reasonable price and great communications. The item was sent with a handler who took the utmost care and was received in perfect condition. Highly recommended. Thank you.” Julie-Ann

“Wonderful service from Phil. Purchased an original painting which was packaged up perfectly layers of bubble wrap and cardboard and delivered via Royal Mail special delivery next day. Fantastic company to deal with. Thank you for an enjoyable purchase perfect end to end service.” Claire

“Excellent service. Extremely knowledgeable gentleman, responds to emails quickly and is very helpful whatever the question. Would definitely recommend.” Max

“I sold some porcelain to Phil and he was very polite and offered a fair price. I was very happy with the transaction and would recommend him.” Jon

“We've been in contact with Phil recently regarding some artwork we had for sale, his knowledge is second to none, a very smooth transaction with a very happy customer! Lovely man and very highly recommended!” Chelli

“Pleasure dealing with Phil, first class services and an excellent product at a great price, I would highly recommend PM Antiques and Collectables.” Keith

“Phil purchased a clock from me. Excellent service. Phil is a really nice chap, very genuine in my experience.” John

“This is the second time I have bought from PM Antiques and would be happy to do so again. Highly recommended.” Kate

“My order arrived quickly and well protected, would buy from PM Antiques & Collectables again.” Jeremy

“Just received our Sherree Valentine Daines bronze. It’s as described and Phil acted promptly with the Bronze arriving within a couple of days. I would use this company again.” Helen

“Great service, my enquiries were answered really promptly, even at the weekend. My painting was delivered quickly and safely and communication was perfect throughout.” Kate

“Very professional dealer with a wide range of interesting collectables and excellent communication skills. The transaction was seamless and easy. The item I bought was as described, in perfect condition and with all the documentation attached. Highly recommended seller.” Nicolas

“Really great service. Exactly as described and delivered very professionally. I buy a lot of art and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again if I saw the right item.” Andrew

“I was fortunate to do some business with them. All dealings were done on the web. I can confirm their efficiency on all points from enquiry to delivery. Phil was very accommodating on all counts. Many thanks I wouldn’t have any qualms to dealing with Phil again.” Russell

“Very helpful and responded quickly to our requests/questions would highly recommend if you have something to sell.” Philip

“Phil was really helpful - lots of good advice, prompt communications and collection was great. Would definitely buy from again.” Michael

“I purchased a 1934 aquatint by Utrillo from PM Antiques & Collectables. I received good information in response to my queries prior to purchase and I was treated fairly with regard to price.” Robert

"I have recently concluded a sale of prints to PM Antiques & Collectables which required an exchange of several emails. I received prompt replies to all my queries and was delighted that arrangements were made for me to transport the prints a considerable distance. Prompt payment added to the first class service." Colin

“Great service, super-fast delivery and beautiful painting. Thank you so much.” Sharon

“Very approachable, with fast efficient responses to questions. Great service and customer care.” Rhoda

“Ordered some wonderful prints from this dealer. Phil is fast and efficient in dealing with the order and in addition very accommodating with the delivery time. 5 stars! Would definitely deal with again. Thanks Phil such a pleasure.” Andie

“Excellent sculpture of great interest to us! Thank you to PM Antiques for immaculate and cheerful and prompt service!” John

“Very efficient service. Delighted with the items purchased and how well they were packaged.” Stuart

“Great service - friendly fast responses to my questions, everything organised smoothly, really happy with the product (a garden urn).” Kate

“I found PM Antiques extremely professional and very easy to contact. I would definitely do business again in the future.” Peter

“Absolutely first-class service, my picture landed bang on time and was packed to a super standard. I would recommend PM Antiques & Collectables to anyone. 5-star service!!” Julian

“Very efficient service and very pleased with quality of items purchased” Timothy

“Great service, good communication, prompt delivery, item as described and just what I wanted.” Suzie

“I recently bought a print from PM Antiques what excellent service and I was given, a great deal on the item, very happy to recommend to others, thank you.” Martin

“Very easy and pleasant to deal with top class item thanks Phil.” Eddie

"Very pleased with the service I received from PM Antiques & Collectables. A very good and speedy transaction. I would certainly use Phil's business again for selling my items." Gillian

"Phil, at PM Antiques & Collectables, is true to his word, I was looking for two specific pieces which he located, advised on and arranged delivery in no time, first class. Thank you." Michael

"Phil was fantastic and very accommodating. The picture is amazing. We would definitely purchase other art work from Phil. Very easy smooth transaction." Camille

"It was a pleasure to do business with PM Antiques & Collectables. The item was as described and arrived quickly and well packed. I would shop here again." Lynne

"Helpful, polite and highly professional. Item ready for collection as agreed. We shall definitely consider using Phil in the future." Ian

"Very good service and excellent and competitive pricing. Heavy item beautifully packaged. I cannot recommend PM Antiques & Collectables enough!" Paul

"Phil made the whole process of selling my items very easy. He was polite and professional from start to finish. He kept me informed at every stage. Well done PM Antiques & Collectables." Dave

"Great service, responds quickly to messages. Item was sent very quickly. Wrapped very well. Would certainly recommend to friends and family. Thanks again Phil." Jennifer

"Purchased a Clarice Cliff vase off Phil and it arrived well packaged and very quickly dispatched. I would highly reccomend him to anyone. Pleasure doing business with you Phil." Matt

"I was very happy with the very friendly, efficient service that I received when I recently bought a painting from Phil, the owner. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from this excellent honest company in the future. Many thanks." Adam

"A pleasure to do business with this company. Phil was very helpful and efficient and I would not hesitate to deal with them again." Annie

"Excellent and prompt service from Phil - item was clearly described, swiftly despatched and was reasonably priced for a fine art print of high quality by an internationally known artist. I would certainly recommend PM Antiques & Collectables and would absolutely buy from them again." Chris

"Phil was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and welcoming. I thoroughly recommend him and the company and I will not hesitate to make another purchase in the future." Gareth

"The item we bought was in superb condition, great communications throughout the transaction, exceedingly well packaged and the tracking info was spot on. Cannot fault. Excellent business to deal with, great honest connection to have now for further purchases!" Hazell

"Fantastic service from Phil, great communication and quick delivery, items delivered in great packaging and better condition than I expected!" Scott

"Fantastic customer service and prompt delivery of our order. Phil was a pleasure to deal with and I will not hesitate in making further purchases from PM Antiques." Sushi