Last Updated: 17th February 2023
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a text file consisting of letters and numbers that is stored on your browser, computer or mobile device if you agree to. Each cookie is unique to you and your web browser that will contain some anonymous information such as a unique identifier, site name and some digits and numbers. It allows a website to remember your preferences.
Information about our use of cookies
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site. You will be asked when you first use our site whether you agree to us using cookies or not. We also use cookies to track your activity and navigation through our site and may use data to help us better understand our site and to provide tailored advertisements for you.
Cookies on our websites
| Cookie Name | Default Duration | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | 1 year | Necessary | Stores your cookie preferences. |
| woocommerce_cart_hash | sesssion | Necessary | Helps our site determine when the cart has changed |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | session | Necessary | Helps our site determine when the cart has changed |
| wp_woocommerce_session_ | 2 days | Necessary | Contains a unique code for each customer so that it knows where to find the cart data in the database. |
| woocommerce_recently_viewed | session | Functional | Adds Recently Viewed functionality to our recently viewed products widget. |
| store_notice* | session | Functional | Allows dismissal of any store notifications. |
| _ga | 2 years | Analytics | Part of Google Analytics. Used to distinguish users and analyse traffic. |
| _ga_* | 2 years | Analytics | Part of Google Analytics. Used to persist session state. |
| _gid | 24 hours | Analytics | Part of Google Analytics. Used to distinguish users and analyse traffic. |
| _gat_gtag | 1 minute | Analytics | Part of Google Analytics. Used to distinguish users and analyse traffic. |
| _gcl_au | 90 days | Analytics | Conversion tracking for Google Analytics and Google Ads. Helps us track sales through our website and advertising platforms. |
Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics to help monitor traffic. Find out more by visiting Google’s Privacy policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics using a browser add-on.
Removing/Disabling Cookies
Here is how to prevent new cookies from being installed and how to delete already existing cookies. Depending on which browser you are using, the method will be different.
Google Chrome
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
Internet Explorer
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies
Firefox (disable)
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Firefox (remove)
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored