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Cookie Policy: What This Site Stores and Why
This policy explains what cookies are, which kinds this website uses and how you can control them.
- Plain explanation of cookies
- Types a site may use
- How to control them
- Applies to all visitors
UpdatedOct 2026
RegionWorldwide
Since2015
The details
Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 10, 2026.
1. What a cookie is
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves in your browser. It lets the site remember something about your visit. Similar tools, such as local storage, work in the same way, and this policy covers them too.
2. How we use cookies
We aim to use as few cookies as possible. This website uses the cookies and similar tools it needs to work and to remember your choices. We do not use cookies to show you advertising or to follow you across other websites.
3. Necessary cookies
Some cookies are needed for the site to work, for example to keep forms from resetting, to keep a page secure or to remember that you closed a message. They are normally set without asking, and the site cannot work properly without them.
4. Preference cookies
These remember choices you make, such as a setting on a page, so you do not have to repeat them. Without them, the site works but may ask you again.
5. Analytics cookies
If we use a tool to measure how the site is used, it may set cookies that record which pages are visited and how visitors move around, without identifying you personally. We use this only to improve the site. Where the law requires your consent for these cookies, we ask for it first.
6. Marketing cookies
We do not use advertising or marketing cookies on this site. If this changes, we will update this policy and ask for your consent where the law requires it.
7. Third-party cookies
Some services we use, such as our checkout and payment providers, embedded tools or font and email services, may set their own cookies on their pages or when their content loads. We do not control these cookies. Each provider explains them in its own policy.
8. How to control cookies
You can see, block and delete cookies in your browser's settings. You can block all cookies or only third-party ones, and you can clear them whenever you like. Blocking some cookies can change how a site works, for example by making a cart forget what you added. Consent choices you make on this site can be changed whenever the site offers a settings link.
9. Consent
Where the law requires consent for non-essential cookies, we ask for it and respect your answer. You can withdraw consent at any time by changing your browser settings or by clearing cookies.
10. Changes
We may update this policy when the tools we use change. The date at the top shows the latest update.
11. Contact
Questions about cookies can be sent through the contact page.
In short
The Short Version
Cookies remember choices
And keep the site working.
Some are optional
Where the law requires consent.
You can block them
In your browser.
Ask us anything
Via the contact page.
Please note
Important Notes
What this page does
- Explains the practice in plain words
- Applies to clients in any country
- Is updated when practice changes
What it is not
- Legal advice
- A guarantee of a result
- A replacement for a written scope
Plain-language guide
Cookies Explained for People Who Just Want to Browse
Cookies sound technical, but the idea is simple. This guide explains what they are and what choices you have.
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves in your browser. It lets the site remember something about your visit, such as a choice you made or the fact that you have already seen a message. Cookies are normal, widely used and mostly harmless, and you stay in control of them. This is an explanation, not legal advice.
Why websites use cookies
- To keep things working. Some cookies are needed for basic features, such as remembering items in a cart or keeping a form from resetting.
- To remember preferences. A site may remember your language, region or a banner you closed.
- To measure use. Analytics cookies show which pages are visited, so a site can be improved.
- For marketing. Some cookies help show advertising or measure its results.
First-party and third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set by the site you are visiting. Third-party cookies are set by another service that the site uses, such as an analytics or advertising tool. The cookie policy lists the kinds a site like this may use and why.
How to control cookies in your browser
Every major browser lets you see, block and delete cookies in its privacy or security settings. You can block all cookies, block only third-party ones or clear them whenever you like. Blocking some cookies can affect how a site works, for example a cart that forgets what you added, so you may want to allow the necessary ones.
If a site asks for your consent to optional cookies, your choice should be respected. You can usually change it later from a settings link on the site.
Cookie types
Five Kinds of Cookies and What They Do
Most sites use a mix of these.
Necessary
Needed for basic features such as security, forms and keeping the site working. They are usually set without asking.
Preference
Remember choices such as language or a closed message so you do not have to repeat them.
Analytics
Measure which pages are visited and how, so the site can be improved. They are often optional.
Marketing
Help show relevant advertising or measure its results. These normally need consent.
Third-party
Set by other services the site uses. Each has its own policy and your browser controls apply.
For store owners
Cookie Policies and Cookie Banners on Shopify
If you run a Shopify store, here is how cookies and consent work in practice.
Many stores need to tell visitors what cookies they use and, in some regions, ask for consent before optional cookies are set. Shopify provides customer privacy settings and a cookie banner you can enable, and apps can add more control.
- In your Shopify admin, open Settings and look for Customer privacy.
- Review the available options, including a cookie banner and regional settings.
- Turn on the banner if your store needs it and customize the message to match your tone.
- Link the banner to your cookie policy and your privacy policy.
- Test the store with cookies blocked and allowed to confirm that checkout still works.
Does every website need a cookie policy?
Any site that sets cookies beyond the strictly necessary ones should explain them, and the rules about consent depend on where your visitors are. If your store serves customers in several regions, ask a legal adviser which rules apply. A policy is also a sign of care that customers notice.
How to remove or change a cookie banner
A banner enabled in Shopify's customer privacy settings can be changed or turned off there. A banner added by an app is controlled in the app's settings or removed by uninstalling the app. Removing a banner does not remove the duty to follow the rules that apply to your visitors.
Policy wording drafted from your own facts is not legal advice. Review it with a legal adviser if your situation is complex.
At a glance
Cookie Controls and Where to Find Them
A quick reference for common situations.
| You want to | Where to do it | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Block all cookies | Your browser's privacy settings | Some features, such as carts, may stop working |
| Block only third-party cookies | Your browser's privacy settings | Most sites keep working normally |
| Delete existing cookies | Your browser's history or privacy settings | You may be signed out of sites |
| Change a consent choice | A settings link on the site, if available | Your new choice applies from then on |
| Add a banner to your store | Shopify admin, Customer privacy | Visitors see your message and options |
| Ask us a question | The contact page | We reply with a clear answer |
Related searches
Cookie Policies Explained
Short answers to questions people often search for on this topic.
What is a cookie policy and what is a cookie policy in a website?
A cookie policy is a page that explains what cookies a website uses, why and how visitors can control them. What is a cookie policy in a website, in practice? It is the plain-language list of the small files the site saves in your browser.
Does a website need a cookie policy?
Any site that sets cookies beyond the strictly necessary ones should explain them, and in some regions it must ask for consent. Whether a website needs a cookie policy depends on where your visitors are, so ask a legal adviser.
Where can I find a website cookie policy template?
A website cookie policy template, including a UK version, is a useful starting point, but it must describe your own cookies. Use legal templates for website cookie policy pages as a base, then edit them to match what your store really does.
How do I add or remove cookie consent on Shopify?
On Shopify, cookie consent is managed through customer privacy settings and apps. A cookie plug-in for Shopify can add a banner, and to remove cookie consent on Shopify you turn it off in the same settings or uninstall the app. Follow current Shopify instructions.
What is the difference between a privacy and cookie policy?
A privacy and cookie policy often appear together. The privacy policy covers all personal information, while the cookie policy covers browser files. Terms and policy for website cookies should link to both. A sample website privacy policy for cookies should show examples that match your tools.
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FAQ
Cookie Questions Answered
Plain answers to common questions. Open any question for the full answer.
What is a cookie?
A small text file that a website saves in your browser so it can remember something about your visit.
Do you use cookies?
Only those needed to run the site and remember your choices, plus any analytics where you consent. We do not use advertising cookies.
Can I block cookies?
Yes. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Will blocking cookies break the site?
The site should still work. Some features, such as remembering a choice, may stop working.
Do third parties set cookies?
Providers such as checkout and payment services may set their own cookies on their pages. Each explains them in its own policy.
Do you ask for consent?
Yes, for non-essential cookies where the law requires it.
How do I delete cookies?
Use your browser's privacy or history settings to clear cookies and site data.
When was this policy last updated?
October 10, 2026.
Are cookies dangerous?
Cookies are small text files and cannot run programs. The main privacy concern is tracking across sites, which is why browsers let you block third-party cookies and why sites explain what they use.
Will deleting cookies log me out of websites?
Often, yes. Cookies can store sign-in state, so clearing them may sign you out. You can sign back in as usual.
What is the difference between cookies and local storage?
Both store small amounts of data in your browser. Cookies are sent with requests to the site, while local storage stays in the browser. The cookie policy covers both kinds of similar tools.
Do I need consent for necessary cookies?
Necessary cookies are generally treated differently from optional ones, but the rules depend on where your visitors are. Ask a legal adviser if you are unsure.
Can you set up a cookie banner on my Shopify store?
Yes. Cookie and consent set-up is part of our settings and tracking services, and each service page shows its fixed price and what it includes.
How often should I review my cookie policy?
Whenever you add or remove an app that sets cookies, such as analytics, advertising or reviews tools. A policy that matches what your store actually does is the goal.
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