Cookie Policy

How we use cookies on glowwastockist.co.uk and how you can manage your preferences

Last updated: 2 April 2025

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 the site owner. Under UK law — specifically the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR — we are required to obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.

2. Who We Are

This Cookie Policy applies to the website glowwastockist.co.uk, operated by:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

🔒 Strictly Necessary Cookies Always Active

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as your shopping basket, page navigation, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the site cannot work without them.

📊 Analytics Cookies Optional

These help us understand how visitors use our website — which pages are popular, where visitors come from, and how long they stay. This information helps us improve the site. We only use this data in aggregate and it does not identify you personally.

📣 Marketing & Preference Cookies Optional

These cookies remember your preferences and may be used to show you relevant content or advertising. They are set by third-party services such as payment providers and social media platforms.

4. Cookies We Use in Detail

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
glowwa_basket Strictly Necessary Stores your shopping basket contents Session
glowwa_cookie_prefs Strictly Necessary Remembers your cookie consent choices 12 months
_ga Analytics Google Analytics — distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Analytics Google Analytics — maintains session state 2 years
__stripe_mid Strictly Necessary Stripe payment fraud prevention 1 year
__stripe_sid Strictly Necessary Stripe payment session management Session
_fbp Marketing Facebook — tracks visits across websites 3 months

5. Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can choose which categories of cookies you allow. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to work. Your preferences will be saved for 12 months.

🔒 Strictly Necessary
Essential for the site to function — cannot be disabled
📊 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how the site is used (e.g. Google Analytics)
📣 Marketing Cookies
Used for personalised advertising and social media features
Your cookie preferences have been saved. Thank you.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties include:

7. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser

In addition to using the preference panel above, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect how this website functions.

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by visiting: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK data protection law you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at shop@glowwastockist.co.uk.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when we do. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

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