Welcome to Cadbury Gifts Direct!
Welcome to our website - we hope you like it. We've worked hard to create a site that is not only easy to use but one that allows you to fully explore the delicious Cadbury chocolate products we have on offer.
We're particularly proud of the enhanced personalisaton section where you can customise Dairy Milk and Milk Tray sleeves with the names and photos of loved ones, friends and colleagues.
Please take time to enjoy your visit to Cadbury Gifts Direct and if there's something you love; or maybe something you're less keen on, then we'd welcome your feedback.
We would love to help you if you need help or guidance on the new website, please call our customer solutions team on 0845 600 3113
What if I have a query or comment about Cadbury products or services, not supplied by Cadbury Gifts Direct?
If you have a question, comment or query concerning Cadbury products or services, not specifically connected with Cadbury Gifts Direct then please follow the following link to access the main Cadbury consumer feedback form or call the Cadbury Consumer relations helpline 0121 451 4444
How quickly will my goods be delivered?
NEXT DAY- £6.95
Guaranteed delivery next day if order placed before 4pm. Tuesday to Friday (excluding Bank or Public Holidays)
You can choose to have your chocolate gifts delivered next working day. Please note this service is only available on orders placed before 4.00pm (GMT) Monday to Friday and is applicable to UK mainland only (excluding Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland, Outlying Areas and Channel Islands).
EXPEDITED DELIVERY- £5.95
Delivered within 1-2 working days. Monday to Friday (excluding Bank or Public Holidays)
STANDARD DELIVERY- £3.99
Delivered within 3-4 working days. Monday to Friday
We do not deliver on a Saturday or Sunday on standard delivery but you can choose this option at the checkeout on selected day. At peak delivery times such as Christmas and Easter normal deliveries may incur delays and we would advise that orders placed for special occasions are made in good time.
WEEKEND DELIVERY- £8.95
Saturday and Sunday DPD Delivery is available to most UK Postcodes
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY- £16.75
Only available for orders under £120 (excluding delivery charge). ROI and France only. Delivered within 3-4 working days
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS- £13.95
Delivered within 2-5 working days. Monday to Friday (excluding Bank or Public Holidays)
NORTHERN ISLAND & CHANNEL ISLANDS- £16.50
Delivered within 2-5 working days. Monday to Friday (excluding Bank or Public Holidays)
FUTURE DELIVERIES & SELECTED DAY
You may also choose to deliver on a specific date in the future. This can be really helpful when you want to be prepared inyour gift buying. It is particularly useful for Christmas, Birthdays and Easter. Just choose your specified date at the checkout. You will receive an order confirmation when you place the order and then a dispatch email the day it leaves the warehouse for your chosen date.
What is your Privacy Policy?
Cadbury Gifts Direct is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that we fully comply at all times with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.
1. THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOW WE USE IT
When you order or enquire about our products we need to know your name, address, email address, and, if ordering, your credit card number and expiry date. If you have ordered products for a third party we will need to know their delivery address. We gather this information to allow us to process your registration and process any orders you may make. The relevant information is then used by us, our agents and sub-contractors to organise delivery, provide you with statements of your account and to communicate with you on any matter relating to the conduct of your account and the provision of our service.
We may also use aggregate information and statistics for the purposes of monitoring website usage in order to help us develop the website and our services and may provide such aggregate information to third parties. These statistics will not include information that can be used to identify any individual. From time to time we may provide your information to our customer service agencies for research and analysis purposes so that we can monitor and improve the products and services we provide. We or our agents and sub-contractors may contact you by mail, email or telephone to ask you for your feedback and comments on our products and services.
We and our group companies may also wish to provide you with information about special features of our website or any other service or products we think may be of interest to you. You can also unsubscribe from our contact list at any time by replying to a marketing email with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line, by emailing info@cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk or by calling us on 0845 600 3113
2. OUR USE OF COOKIES AND OTHER INFORMATION GATHERING TECHNOLOGIES
A cookie is a small text file which we transfer to your hard drive through your web browser when you visit our website or open certain emails. It enables our own system to recognise you when you visit our website again and improve our services to you. The information can be used to enhance the content of our website and make your use of it easier. For more information about cookies please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Some of these cookies are essential for you to use cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk To order products on our website you will need to have cookies enabled.
Three types of cookies may be used during your visit to cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk with your consent.
Cadbury Gifts Direct session cookies that are deleted after each visit
Cadbury Gifts Direct persistent cookies are not deleted after each visit
Third party cookies that are used by our partners, for example, to help us measure the visitors
3. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
Security is a major issue for anyone purchasing on the internet. You need to know that a website is legitimate, and transactions are secure before you buy. Our secure server software uses the digital certificate to encrypt your credit card number. The encryption process takes the characters you enter and converts them into bits of code which are then securely transmitted over the internet. We also keep your information confidential. The internal procedures of Cadbury Gifts Direct cover the storage, access and disclosure of your information.
4. SALE OF BUSINESS
If this business is sold or integrated with another business your details may be disclosed to our advisers and any prospective purchasers and their advisers and will be passed on to the new owners of the business.
5. UPDATING YOUR DETAILS
If any of the information that you have provided to us changes, for example if you change your email address or name, please login to your account. If you wish to cancel your registration, please send an email to info@cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk, or by sending a letter to Cadbury Gifts Direct, 2 Green Lane, Barker Business Park, Melmerby, Ripon, HG4 5NB
6. YOUR CONSENT
By submitting your information you consent to the use of that information as set out in this policy. If we change our privacy policy we will post the changes on this page, and may place notices on other pages of the website, so that you may be aware of the information we collect and how we use it at all times. We will also email you should we make any changes so that you may consent to our use of your information in that way. Continued use of the service will signify that you agree to any such changes.
7. HOW TO CONTACT CADBURY GIFTS DIRECT
We welcome your views about our website and our Security and Privacy Privacy Policy. If you would like to contact us with any queries or comments please send an email by clicking here.
Do I have to register my details before viewing this site?
No, the only time we need to take details from our customers is when they actually make a purchase, ie when they pass through our checkout. If you merely want to browse our chocolate gift range or use some of the site's features then you do not need to register. However once you are registered you will be able to use our 'Fast Track' ordering system on subsequent visits and store addresses you have previously sent to, get all our latest offers and be rewarded with our chocolate chunks.
How do I search for the most appropriate Cadbury chocolate gift?
WE HAVE WHAT YOU NEED!
You'll be pleased to know there's lots of ways to search for the perfect gift on Cadbury Gifts Direct.
Use the navigation at the top of the screen to filter products by Occasion, Type, Brand, Recipient or Price.
Alternatively you can look for inspiration by viewing the full chocolate gift range or choose ' Shop by Product Type' where you can sift our range by gift type - such as Chocolate Hampers or Chocolate and Beer gifts for instance.
You can also hunt for gifts in our Seasonal Category or by searching on brand - super if you're passionate about Crunchie or Dairy Milk and want to get to those products quickly.
And if you still can't find an appropriate gift then you should try our 'Create your own bespoke hamper' area. This allows you to customise your own chocolate gift combination and save it as a unique product to you.
What if we don't have one of the items in the gift ordered?
All products shown on our site are subject to availability. If the product you have ordered is not available, we may substitute your product for a substantially similar product of equal or higher value. Of course, if time allows we will attempt to contact you in relation to the proposed substitution, but as the majority of orders are time critical, we may not have time to get in touch with you. However, if the main characteristics of the goods are different to the goods ordered, we will give you the option to reconfirm or cancel your order.
If we are unable to supply you with a product because of an error in the price on our site, we will inform you of this by email and we will not process your order. Your order will be fully refunded back onto your card. Please note this may take 3-4 working days depending on your card provider.
The images of the products on our site are for illustrative purposes only and your products may vary slightly from those images.
What if we don't have one or more of the single chocolate items ordered?
All products shown on our site are subject to availability. If the product you have ordered is not available, we may substitute your product for a substantially similar product of equal or higher value. We will attempt to contact you in relation to the proposed substitution, but as the majority of orders are time critical, we may not have time to get in touch with you. However, if the main characteristics of the goods are different to the goods ordered, we will give you the option to reconfirm or cancel your order.
If we are unable to supply you with a product because of an error in the price on our site, we will inform you of this by email and we will not process your order. Your order will be fully refunded back onto your card. Please note this may take 3-4 working days depending on your card provider.
How can I pay for my chocolate gifts?
PAYMENT TYPES
The site accepts payment from all major credit/debit cards including VISA, Mastercard, American Express and PayPal.
Our site is fully secure, using a Secure Trading server with state of the art encryption and secure sockets layer (SSL) technology. We do not store your credit/debit card details online. However, if you would prefer not to send your payment details over the Internet you can pay over the phone on the Cadbury Gifts Direct order phone. Call 0845 600 3113 Monday to Friday 9.00 to 5.00pm and Saturday 9.00 to 12.30pm. We also accept payment by Paypal and Checkout by Amazon.
What will appear on my credit/debit card statement?
BANK STATEMENT
Thank you for ordering from Cadbury Gifts Direct. If you have paid using a credit or debit card, 'Cadbury Gifts Direct' will be shown on your bank or credit card statement.
If I order several weeks in advance when does my credit/debit card get charged?
The full cost of your gift plus delivery charge will be debited from your card as soon as you confirm your online order.
How will I know when my order has been processed?
PLACING AN ORDER
As soon as you place your order you will receive an email from Cadbury Gifts Direct informing you that your order has been received and is being processed. This email will contain your order summary and order number.
Shortly before your requested delivery date you will receive another email informing you that your order has been dispatched to your chosen recipient.
On some occasions we may be unable to proceed with an order should it fail to satisfy our fraud and financial control processes. This will be notified to you by email as soon as possible. If you feel that your order has been unjustly failed, please place another order using a different form of payment or call the helpline 0371 664 2373 Mon-Fri 9-5pm, Sat 9-12pm
Payment is taken automatically at the time of purchase by Cadbury Gifts Direct.
Your credit/debit card statement will read Cadbury Gifts Direct.
Orders are subject to acceptance. We reserve the right to decline any order without providing explanation.
Cadbury will not be given access to your credit/debit card details.
How can I buy a gift card for Cadbury Gifts Direct?
THE GIFT OF CHOICE
Give the gift of choice with a Cadbury Gifts Direct e-Gift card.
Perfect for those last-minute presents, the Cadbury Gifts Direct e-Gift card can be used to buy anything on the site, including delivery. The person receiving the card will enjoy choosing from our extensive range of terrific gifts and can have them delivered to the door next day.
You can choose your own e-Gift card value from £10 upwards. Once purchased, Cadbury Gifts Direct e-Gift card codes are valid for 3 years.
EASY TO BUY, EASY TO SPEND
To purchase an e-Gift card, simply click here. Fill in the details, including the email address you'd like the e-Gift card sent to and add the card to your basket and checkout. Your intended recipient will receive the email within a few minutes of your order being completed.
How do I spend my Cadbury Gifts Direct gift card?
So you have a Cadbury Gifts Direct e-Gift card code - lucky you!
Simply browse the website and add the items you'd like to buy to your basket and go to 'checkout' as normal. On the right hand side of the checkout page (or beneath the checkout summary if you're using a mobile device).
You can choose your own e-Gift card value from £10 upwards. Once purchased, Cadbury Gifts Direct e-Gift card codes are valid for 3 years.
EASY TO BUY, EASY TO SPEND
To purchase an e-Gift card, simply click here. Fill in the details, including the email address you'd like the e-Gift card sent to and add the card to your basket and checkout. Your intended recipient will receive the email within a few minutes of your order being completed.