Cookie Policy Last updated: 07/06/2026
1. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help the site function, improve your experience, and provide us with information about how the site is used. Similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, and local storage are also covered by this policy.
2. When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner. Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, preferences) are not set until you give consent. You can accept all, reject all, or choose which categories to allow. You may change or withdraw your consent at any time via our Cookie Settings link in the website footer.
3. We Use Strictly Necessary Cookies (always active) These are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that: Keep items in your shopping basket Remember your login session Process payments securely Maintain site security and prevent fraud Performance & Analytics Cookies (consent required) These help us understand how visitors interact with our site, e.g. which pages are most popular and whether users encounter errors. Examples: Google Analytics. Functional Cookies (consent required) These remember choices you make to provide enhanced features, such as your preferred language, region, or currency. Marketing & Advertising Cookies (consent required) These track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners. Examples: Meta Pixel, Google Ads.
4. Cookies We Use Cookie NameProviderPurposeTypeDurationsession_id[Your Site]Maintains user sessionNecessarySessioncart_items[Your Site]Stores basket contentsNecessary7 dayscookie_consent[Your Site]Records consent preferencesNecessary12 months_gaGoogleDistinguishes usersAnalytics13 months_gidGoogleDistinguishes usersAnalytics24 hours_fbpMetaAdvertising/trackingMarketing3 monthspref_currency[Your Site]Remembers currency choiceFunctional6 months (Update this table to reflect the actual cookies your site sets.) 5. Third-Party Cookies Some cookies are set by third parties providing services on our site (e.g. payment processors, analytics providers, social media plugins). We do not control these cookies; please refer to each provider's own privacy and cookie policies.
6. How to Manage Cookies Besides our Cookie Settings tool, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality. Google Chrome Safari Firefox Microsoft Edge For more on managing cookies, see the ICO's guidance at ico.org.uk or youronlinechoices.com.
7. Changes to This Policy We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: ecommerce-today.co.uk Email: info@ecommerce-today.co.uk