Cookie Policy
Last updated: 14/11/2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on our website, and why we use them. It also explains your rights in relation to cookies under UK law.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function correctly and securely, and allow certain features to operate.
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), some cookies—known as strictly necessary cookies—do not require user consent. Other types of cookies (such as analytics, marketing or tracking cookies) do require consent.
Our website uses strictly necessary cookies only.
2. What Cookies We Use
We use only the minimum cookies required for the website to function securely and to allow customers to complete purchases.
A. Essential Website Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to operate. They cannot be switched off because the site would not function without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Set By |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session while you browse and ensures the website functions correctly. | Session | Our website |
| csrfToken | Provides security by preventing cross-site request forgery attacks. | Session | Our website |
B. PayPal Checkout Cookies
If you choose to make a purchase, the PayPal JavaScript SDK sets several cookies required to:
- enable the checkout process
- prevent fraud
- maintain transaction integrity
- ensure secure communication with PayPal
These cookies are considered strictly necessary because they are essential for completing your purchase.
Examples may include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Set By |
|---|---|---|---|
| ts, ts_c, tsrce | Fraud prevention, security, and transaction integrity | Varies | PayPal |
| paypal-session, nsid | Manages the transaction flow and session during checkout | Session | PayPal |
| LANG | Ensures correct localisation during checkout | Session | PayPal |
| rmuc, id_token, fn_dt | Security and authentication for payment flow | Session | PayPal |
| X-PP-ADS | Internal PayPal security and routing | Session | PayPal |
| cookie_check, cookie_prefs | Confirms basic functionality settings | Varies | PayPal |
PayPal may set additional strictly necessary cookies depending on your region and the payment flow.
3. No Non-Essential Cookies
We do not use:
- analytics cookies
- advertising or tracking cookies
- social media cookies
- personalisation cookies
This means:
- We do not track your behaviour for marketing purposes
- We do not share cookie data with advertisers
- We do not require cookie consent
4. How to Manage Cookies
Because our website uses only strictly necessary cookies, these cannot be disabled through our site. However, you may be able to adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may cause parts of the website or the checkout process to stop working.
5. Third-Party Cookies
PayPal is the only third-party service that sets cookies on our website. These are required solely to provide secure payment processing. For more details, you can review PayPal’s Cookie Statement:
https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/cookie-full
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. The updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised “Last updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us via the form on our website.