Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (such as a phone, tablet, or computer) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as preferences, login details, and shopping basket contents.
Why Do Websites Use Cookies?
Cookies are used to improve your browsing experience by:
- Keeping you logged in during your visit
- Saving items in your shopping basket
- Remembering preferences such as language or settings
- Helping us understand how visitors use our website
- Displaying relevant content and advertising
Can I Control Cookies?
Yes. You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers also allow you to block or allow cookies when visiting a website, including via cookie consent banners.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Stores a unique session ID to manage login sessions, shopping basket, and checkout functionality. This is essential for website operation. |
| cookie_lang | Remembers your selected language for future visits. |
| cookie_visit | Tracks visit frequency and anonymised IP data for analytics and fraud prevention. |
| cookie_user_login | Stores login details if “Remember Me” is selected. |
| cookie_user_password | Stores password information if “Remember Me” is selected. |
| __utma, __utmb, __utmc, __utmz | Google Analytics cookies used to track visitor behaviour, traffic sources, and page performance. Data is collected in an anonymised format. |
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use (such as social media platforms, video providers, and advertising partners) may also set cookies when you interact with their content on our website.
You can learn more about how these services use cookies here:
How to Block Cookies
You can disable or manage cookies through your browser settings. Below are general instructions for popular browsers.
Important: If you disable cookies for this website, you may not be able to log in, register, or complete purchases.
Disabling Cookies in Popular Browsers
Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data, then choose your preferred option.
Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security, then select “Custom” under Enhanced Tracking Protection to manage cookies.
Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions to control cookie settings.
Internet Explorer (legacy): Go to Internet Options > Privacy and adjust the slider to block cookies.
Safari: Go to Settings > Privacy > Block All Cookies.
Opera: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Site Settings > Cookies.
Disabling cookies may affect website performance and limit certain features, such as login sessions, saved preferences, and checkout functionality.