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Cookie Policy
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1. What cookies are
Cookies are small files stored on your device by websites you visit. Similar technologies, such as your browser's local storage and tracking pixels, work in a similar way. This policy covers all of them.
2. Your choice
When you first visit, we ask whether you accept optional cookies. We only set advertising cookies if you click "Accept". If you click "Reject", no advertising cookies are set and the shop works exactly the same.
You can change your mind at any time:
3. What we use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Kept for |
|---|---|---|---|
ht_consent | Strictly necessary (local storage) | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected optional cookies, so we don't ask again. | Until you change your choice or clear your browser data |
ht_purchase_ts | Advertising (local storage), only after you accept | Stops one purchase being reported to Meta twice if you refresh the order confirmation page. | Until you clear your browser data |
_fbp | Advertising (Meta Pixel), only after you accept | Lets Meta recognise your browser so we can measure which Facebook and Instagram ads bring visitors and sales. | About 3 months |
Meta's own cookies, for example fr | Advertising (set by Meta on its own domains), only after you accept | Ad delivery and measurement by Meta. See Meta's cookie policy. | About 3 months |
4. Other ways to control cookies
- Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings.
- You can manage how Meta uses your data for adverts in your Facebook or Instagram ad preferences.
5. Contact
Questions about cookies or your data? Email [email protected] or read our Privacy Policy.