Cookie Policy

Introduction

Our website uses cookies. We will ask you to consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy when you first visit our website.

About Cookies

A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.

Cookies may be either “persistent” cookies or “session” cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; a session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

Cookies can be used by web servers to identify and track users as they navigate different pages on a website and identify users returning to a website.

Our Cookies

We use Preferences, Security, Process, Session State and Analytics cookies on our website.

The names of the cookies that we use on our website, and the purposes for which they are used, are set out below:

  • woocommerce_cart_hash: Helps WooCommerce determine when cart contents/data changes
  • woocommerce_items_in_cart: Helps WooCommerce determine when cart contents/data changes
  • wp_woocommerce_session_: Contains a unique code for each customer so that it knows where to find the cart data in the database for each customer
  • woocommerce_recently_viewed: Powers the Recent Products widget
  • wordpress_logged_in_: Shows when a customer is logged in
  • wordpress_sec_: Secures customer login
  • PHPSESSID: Session identifier to maintain user session
  • _ga, _gid: Google Analytics cookies to collect information about site usage
  • _fbp: Facebook pixel for tracking conversions from Facebook ads
  • tk_ai: Stores a randomly-generated anonymous ID for analytics

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of our website.

Our analytics service provider generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies.

The analytics cookies used by our website have the following names: _ga, _gid, _gat

The information generated relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of our website.

Our analytics service provider’s privacy policy is available at: www.google.com/policies/privacy

Third-Party Cookies

Our website also uses third party cookies.

Details of third party cookies used by our website:

  • PayPal: Set when you use PayPal checkout to process payments securely
  • Stripe/WooPayments: Payment processing cookies for secure transactions
  • Facebook Pixel: If you interact with our Facebook content or ads
  • Amazon/eBay: Set if you click on affiliate links to these platforms
  • CloudFlare: Used to ensure the performance and security of this website

Blocking Cookies

Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies. Blocking all cookies will have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites. If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website, including:

  • Adding items to your shopping cart
  • Proceeding through checkout
  • Logging into your account
  • Viewing recently viewed products

Cookie Preferences

You can manage your preferences relating to the use of cookies through your browser:

  • In Chrome (version 120+): Click the three dots menu > Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • In Firefox (version 120+): Click the menu button > Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • In Safari (version 17+): Safari > Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • In Edge (version 120+): Click the three dots menu > Settings > Cookies and site permissions

You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us by email at neil@cardbase.co.uk

Last updated: 15 July 2025