Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

Last updated: December 15, 2025 • Privacy PolicyTerms & Conditions

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

Cookies can also be used to remember your preferences and to show you relevant content. Some cookies are temporary (session cookies) and are deleted when you close your browser, while others remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

2. How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies:

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and basic security features.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
session_id Maintains your login session Session Essential
age_verified Remembers age verification status 30 days Essential
basket_id Maintains shopping basket contents Session Essential
Analytics Cookies:

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
_ga Google Analytics - tracks page views 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - tracks user sessions 24 hours Analytics
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute Analytics
Preference Cookies:

These cookies remember your settings and preferences to improve your experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
theme_preference Remembers your display preferences 30 days Preference
language Remembers your language preference 30 days Preference
Marketing Cookies:

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
fb_pixel Facebook Pixel for targeted advertising 90 days Marketing
marketing_consent Tracks marketing communication preferences 1 year Marketing

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third-party providers who may set cookies on our website:

Google Analytics:

Helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve the user experience. All data is anonymized.

Facebook Pixel:

Used for targeted advertising and to measure the effectiveness of our Facebook campaigns.

Stripe:

Our payment processor uses cookies to ensure secure payment processing and fraud prevention.

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.

4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
  • Reject All: Use only essential cookies
  • Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies.

5. Managing Cookies

Browser Settings:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set
Common Browser Guides:
Opt-Out Tools:

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.

When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify users through our website or email
  • Request renewed consent for non-essential cookies

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

7. Contact Information

If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact us:

Response Time: We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 48 hours.

8. Legal Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - EU data protection law
  • ePrivacy Directive - EU cookie legislation
  • UK GDPR - UK data protection law post-Brexit
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - California privacy law
  • PEC R (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) - UK cookie regulations

We regularly review our cookie practices to ensure compliance with current legislation.

Policy Date: This Cookie Policy was last updated on December 15, 2025. We are committed to transparency in our cookie practices and protecting your privacy online.