WHAT COOKIES DO WE USE?

We can classify cookies into two separate categories, being those that are necessary for the functionality of the website, and those which we collect to analyse your activity to improve how the website works. The table below gives you a brief explanation of what types of cookies we collect, what the source of the cookies is, why we use the cookie, how long we retain the cookie, and whether the cookie is necessary for the website’s functionality or not:

 

NAME OF COOKIE

SOURCE

EXPIRY / RETENTION PERIOD OF COOKIE

PURPOSE OF COOKIE

IS IT NECESSARY FOR THE WEBSITE’S FUNCTIONALITY?

HOW CAN YOU BLOCK

__GA

Google Analytics

Varies from 10 minutes to 2 years

To better understand who is visiting our site and how they use it.

More info at:

https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage

No

From the browser settings.

 

See also:

https://support.google.com/analytics

__cfduid

Cloud Flare

1 Year

To avoid DDOS attacks.

Yes. It is required for added security.

See:

https://support.cloudflare.com/hc/en-us/articles/200170156-What-does-the-Cloudflare-cfduid-cookie-do

wordpress_[hash] wordpress_logged_in_[hash]

 

WordPress – Restricted area (when use is logged in)

2 weeks

To verify user and the respective access rights.

Yes.  This is required for the user’s restricted area.

See:

https://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Cookies

woocommerce_cart_hash

woocommerce_items_in_cart

wp_woocommerce_session_

 

Woo Commerce

 

E-commerce module – to track cart data.

Yes.  This is required for e-shopping.

See:

 https://docs.woocommerce.com/document/woocommerce-cookies/

 

We only use cookies in the manner as explained in this Cookie Policy.  Where in the above table we state that cookies cannot be blocked, we are not excluding the possibility of you blocking cookies through your browser settings.  However, if you do block cookies directly through your browser, you may lose some of the website’s functionality, which may be necessary for your experience.  For further information on cookies, including how you can see what cookies have been set on your devices, as well as information on how to manage and delete them, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.