Policy

Cookie Policy

A complete list of the cookies used by WoodenShop.co.uk, including their purpose, provider and storage period.

This site uses cookies – small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymised tracking data to third party applications like Google Analytics. As a rule, cookies will make your browsing experience better. However, you may prefer to disable cookies on this site and on others. The most effective way to do this is to disable cookies in your browser. We suggest consulting the Help section of your browser or taking a look at the About Cookies website which offers guidance for all modern browsers

Full list of cookies

Grouped by category. An asterisk (*) in a name marks a variable suffix (e.g. a user ID or GA property).

Essential Always active

Without these cookies the shop will not work: login, basket, order session, form protection. Always on — no consent required (GDPR art. 6(1)(f)).

Name	Provider	Purpose	Storage period
`wordpress_logged_in_*`	WordPress	Logged-in user session.	14 days
`wordpress_sec_*`	WordPress	Session security token (HTTPS only).	14 days
`wp-settings-*`	WordPress	Interface preferences (e.g. dashboard settings).	1 year
`woocommerce_cart_hash`	WooCommerce	Identifies basket contents (for reloading).	Session
`woocommerce_items_in_cart`	WooCommerce	Number of items in the basket (for the header icon).	Session
`wp_woocommerce_session_*`	WooCommerce	Order session: basket, checkout details, delivery.	2 days
`ds_consent`	WoodenShop (theme)	Saved cookie preference choice (banner). LocalStorage, not an HTTP cookie.	13 months

Analytics Requires consent

Anonymous traffic and conversion statistics — which pages visitors view, where they come from, what they buy. They help us improve the shop. Active only with your consent.

Name	Provider	Purpose	Storage period
`_ga`	Google Analytics 4	Unique user identifier.	2 years
`_ga_*`	Google Analytics 4	Session state (per property).	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	User identifier (short-term).	24 hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Request throttling to Google.	1 minute

Marketing Requires consent

Remarketing and ad measurement (Meta, Google Ads). They let us reach you at the right moment and stop showing ads to people who have already bought. Active only with your consent.

Name	Provider	Purpose	Storage period
`_fbp`	Meta (Facebook)	Browser identifier for Meta Pixel.	3 months
`fr`	Meta (Facebook)	Facebook ad targeting (third party).	3 months
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Google Ads conversion attribution.	3 months
`IDE`	Google DoubleClick	Google ad performance measurement.	18 months

Embedded content (after interaction) Requires consent

Some embedded content (maps, reviews) sets its own cookies — but only after your action (e.g. clicking "Load map"). Without interaction these cookies are not sent.

Name	Provider	Purpose	Storage period
`NID`	Google Maps	Google Maps preferences (after loading the map on /contact/).	6 months
`__Secure-*`	Google	Google session security token (maps/embeds).	Session
`_grecaptcha`	Google reCAPTCHA	Form protection against bots (if active).	6 months

Frequently asked questions

Can I reject all optional cookies?

Yes. Click "Reject optional" in the banner (at the bottom of the page) or in the settings. The shop will work normally — the basket, login and placing orders will all keep working. We simply will not collect statistics or show you personalised ads.

How do I change my choice after saving it?

Use the "Change cookie settings" button above or the "Cookie settings" link in the footer. After the change, the cookie status is updated automatically.

How do I delete cookies from my browser?

Every browser has its own settings. You will usually find them under "Privacy" or "Security":

When was this policy last updated?

Last updated: 20 April 2022. We will notify you in the banner if this policy changes materially.

Who do I contact about data protection?

Write to contact@woodenshop.co.uk — we reply within 30 days (as required by the UK GDPR). Full information about how we process your data can be found in our privacy policy.