1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text micro-files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Session vs Persistent
- Session Cookies: Temporary files erased when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
2. Strictly Necessary (Essential)
These cookies are fundamental to the operation of the website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Distinguishes between humans and bots (Security). | 30 min |
| next-auth.session | Next Loop | Maintains your active login session securely. | Session |
| cart_id | Next Loop | Persists your shopping cart selection across pages. | 14 Days |
3. Performance & Analytics
We use aggregated data to understand how visitors interact with our website. This data is anonymized and does not directly identify individuals.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Calculates visitor, session and campaign data. | 2 Years | |
| _gid | Stores a unique ID for each visit page view. | 24 Hours |
4. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your specific display preferences.
- Currency Preference: Remembers if you selected GBP, EUR, or USD.
- Theme State: Stores your preference for Light or Dark mode UI.
5. Managing Preferences
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
Last Updated: December 27, 2025.
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