Last Updated: April 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you access certain websites. They enable websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
Cookies serve various purposes, including helping us understand how our site is being used, remembering your preferences, and improving your experience as a visitor. Cookies can be “session cookies” (which are deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
– Ensure the website functions properly and efficiently
– Store user preferences and enhance usability
– Analyze website traffic and usage behavior
– Facilitate secure logins and transactions
– Personalize content and advertising based on user interests
Without some of these cookies, parts of our site simply wouldn’t work. Others help us understand who is using our site, what they like, and how we can make improvements.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
### Cookie Table
Below is a table of some of the common cookies we use, including their purpose and how long they remain active:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|—————————|—————-|—————————————————–|—————-|
| SessionID | Essential | Maintains user session state | Session |
| cookie_consent_status | Essential | Records user consent for cookies | 1 year |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Essential | Tracks items in user’s cart | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_ | Functionality | Stores session data for WooCommerce | 2 days |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytical | Google Analytics rate limiting | 1 minute |
| _gads | Marketing | Google Ads tracking | 13 months |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel tracking | 3 months |
| mailchimp_landing_site | Marketing | Tracks landing page for campaigns | 1 month |
| fa_age_verified | Essential / Functionality | Remembers that you confirmed you are 18+ (age gate), so the prompt doesn’t show on every visit |
Additional cookies and examples are also described in their respective categories.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party platforms we work with to provide services or enhance functionality. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers.
Examples of third-party services include:
– WooCommerce: E-commerce functionality
– Mailchimp: Email newsletters and subscriptions
– Facebook/Meta: Ad targeting and insights
– Google: Ads, Analytics, and Tag Manager
We encourage you to review the privacy policies and opt-out options provided by these services:
– Google Analytics & Ads: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
– Facebook/Meta Ads Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
– Mailchimp Cookie Statement: https://mailchimp.com/legal/cookies/
5. Managing Cookies
You can choose to accept or decline cookies through several methods:
### Cookie Consent Banner
Upon your first visit, our website will display a cookie banner that allows you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences. You can update your choices at any time by revisiting this banner.
### Browser Settings
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. You can also delete cookies stored on your device.
Instructions for popular browsers:
– Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
– Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
– Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
– Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4468242/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy
Note: Disabling or deleting cookies may affect the usability and features of our website.
6. Data Protection & Your Rights
Cookies can sometimes be used to collect personal information. In such cases, the data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
You have the right to:
– Access data we hold about you
– Request corrections
– Withdraw consent to non-essential cookies
– File a complaint with a data protection authority
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law, technology, or our data practices. When we do, we will revise the ‘Last Updated’ date at the top of the page. Continued use of our site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Cookie Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Fanny Ann Ltd
Email: info@fannyann.com
