1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, and provide information to website owners. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To make our website function correctly (strictly necessary)
- To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it (analytics)
- To show you relevant advertising on other platforms (marketing)
- To remember your preferences (preferences)
3. Legal basis
We operate under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent under PECR Regulation 6(4). All other cookies are set only with your explicit consent.
4. The cookies we use
4.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They do not require your consent under PECR.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | WooCommerce | Tracks the contents of your shopping basket | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | WooCommerce | Indicates whether your basket has items | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | WooCommerce | Maintains your session during checkout | 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Keeps you logged in to your account | Session / 14 days (if “Remember me”) |
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Security cookie to verify login credentials | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Server | Maintains your PHP session state | Session |
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Stripe / WooPayments | Fraud prevention during payment processing | 1 year / 30 minutes |
| litespeed_role, lscache_vary | LiteSpeed Cache | Page caching and performance optimisation | Session |
| uk_gdpr_cookie_consent | This website | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 365 days |
4.2 Analytics cookies
These cookies are only set if you accept the Analytics category. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it. No personally identifiable information is collected or sold.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users. IP addresses are anonymised. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google’s privacy policy. For more information visit policies.google.com/privacy. Data is retained for 26 months.
4.3 Marketing cookies
These cookies are only set if you accept the Marketing category. They are used to deliver adverts relevant to you on other platforms and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp, fr | Meta / Facebook | Tracks conversions from Facebook and Instagram ads. Used by our Meta for WooCommerce integration. | 3 months |
| _pin_unauth, _derived_epik | Tracks conversions from Pinterest ads. Used by our Pinterest for WooCommerce integration. | 1 year | |
| _ttp, tt_webid_v2 | TikTok | Tracks conversions from TikTok ads | 13 months |
| user_adid (Etsy) | Etsy | Tracks conversions from Etsy advertising | 30 days |
4.4 Preference cookies
These cookies are only set if you accept the Preferences category. They allow the website to remember choices you have made to provide a more personalised experience.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp-wpml_current_language | This website | Remembers your chosen language | Session |
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We have no direct control over these cookies, but they are only loaded after you give your consent for the relevant category. For more information on how these third parties use your data, please refer to their own privacy policies:
- Google Privacy Policy
- Meta / Facebook Privacy Policy
- Pinterest Privacy Policy
- TikTok Privacy Policy
- Etsy Privacy Policy
6. How to manage your cookies
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the cookie preferences button below:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser:
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising at youronlinechoices.eu.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page when we do so. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Business name: VWBASE LTD TA Wheellockingkeys.com
- Address: 48 Cae Ddol, Abergele, Conwy. LL22 8FP
- Email: info@wheellockingkeys.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s data protection authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
For more information on how we handle your personal data more broadly, please read our Privacy Policy.