Cookies Policy
If you have any queries regarding our Cookies Policy, please contact us.
1. Introduction - what are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They allow the site to remember actions and preferences (login, language, items in basket) over a period, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Provide core website functionality (essential cookies) such as secure login and checkout.
- Understand how you use our site (analytics) to improve performance.
- Remember your preferences (language, cookie consent choices).
- Deliver relevant marketing (advertising cookies) and measure ad effectiveness.
- Enable third-party services (payment providers, video embeds).
3. Types of cookies we use
1. Introduction – what are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They allow the site to remember actions and preferences (login, language, items in basket) over a period, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
Provide core website functionality (essential cookies) such as secure login and checkout.
Understand how you use our site (analytics) to improve performance.
Remember your preferences (language, cookie consent choices).
Deliver relevant marketing (advertising cookies) and measure ad effectiveness.
Enable third-party services (payment providers, video embeds).
3. Types of cookies we use
Essential / Strictly necessary cookies
Purpose: Required for the Website to function (checkout, session management).
Typical examples: PHPSESSID, woocommerce_cart_hash, wp_woocommerce_session_*.
Retention: Session or short-term.
Performance & analytics cookies
Purpose: Collect anonymous statistics on how users use the site to improve pages and services.
Typical examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat).
Retention: Usually 24 hours to 2 years.
Functional cookies
Purpose: Remember choices you make (language, region) to provide enhanced features.
Typical examples: language, cookie_consent cookie.
Retention: Varies (weeks to months).
Marketing / advertising cookies
Purpose: Deliver personalised adverts, measure campaign effectiveness and track conversions.
Typical examples: Facebook Pixel (_fbp), Google Ads cookies, tagging cookies.
Retention: Varies.
Third-party cookies
Purpose: Embedded content or services (e.g., YouTube, Stripe, PayPal, social widgets) may set cookies. These are controlled by the third party’s privacy policy.
4. Cookie table
Cookie name / provider | Purpose | Category | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID / WordPress | Session management (cart, login) | Essential | Session |
wp_woocommerce_session_* | WooCommerce session | Essential | 48 hours |
_ga / Google Analytics | Tracks users for analytics | Performance | 2 years |
_gid / Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | Performance | 24 hours |
_fbp / Facebook | Marketing & ad targeting | Marketing | 90 days |
cookie_consent | Stores consent choice | Functional | 1 year |
5. Cookie consent & how to manage cookies
- On first visit, the Website displays a cookie banner explaining cookie use and asking for consent to non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing). Essential cookies are strictly necessary and do not require consent.
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer of the Website.
You can also manage or delete cookies using your browser settings: clearing cookies or setting the browser to refuse cookies. Note that disabling cookies may break functionality (e.g., checkout or login).
For Google Analytics opt-out, you can use Google’s browser add-on; for social platforms adjust ad preferences in your account settings.
6. Third-party cookies & services
- We use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Stripe or PayPal) which set cookies. These third parties control those cookies and their use is covered by their own policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies for more detail.
7. Children & cookies
- Our Website is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children for marketing purposes. Parental consent is required for minors where relevant.
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
- We may update this Cookie Policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.
9. Contact about cookies & privacy
If you have questions about our cookies, email: support@padelante.co.uk.