The short version
- We use a few essential cookies to make the shop work, such as your basket and login.
- Stripe uses cookies at checkout to help keep payments secure.
- We only use analytics or marketing cookies if you say yes.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your device. They help a website remember things, such as what is in your basket or that you are logged in.
The cookies we use
Essential cookies
These are needed for the website to work, so they are always on. They do not track you for advertising.
| Cookie | What it does | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|
| laravel_session | Keeps you logged in and remembers your basket as you move around the site | Until you close your browser or after about 2 hours |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Protects forms and your account from fraudulent requests | About 2 hours |
| Cookie choice | Remembers whether you accepted or declined optional cookies | Up to 12 months |
Payment cookies (Stripe)
When you pay, Stripe sets cookies to help detect and prevent fraud and to keep your payment secure. They are set by Stripe, not by us. You can read how Stripe uses them in its cookie policy.
| Cookie | What it does | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Helps Stripe spot fraud | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Helps Stripe spot fraud during your visit | 30 minutes |
Optional cookies
If we use analytics (to see which pages people visit) or marketing cookies (to show relevant ads), we will only turn them on after you accept them in our cookie banner. At the moment, we do not use any optional cookies unless you have accepted them.
How to control cookies
- On our website: use the cookie banner to accept or decline optional cookies, and change your choice at any time.
- In your browser: you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may stop your basket, login or checkout from working.
To find out how to manage cookies in your browser, visit aboutcookies.org.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy if we change the cookies we use. The date at the top of the page shows when it was last updated.
Contact us
If you have any questions about cookies, email [YOUR CONTACT EMAIL]. To find out how we handle your personal information more widely, read our Privacy policy.