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Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They help sites remember information about your visit — such as keeping you logged in or understanding how you use the site.
This policy explains what cookies Giftbotics uses, why, and how you can control them.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie / Category | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress session wordpress_logged_in_* |
Keeps you logged in to your Giftbotics account across page loads. | Essential |
| WooCommerce cart woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart |
Remembers the items in your shopping cart during your session. | Essential |
| Security / nonce wp-settings-*, woocommerce_* |
Protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. | Essential |
| Cookie consent | Stores your cookie preferences so we don’t ask you again. | Essential |
| Analytics e.g. _ga, _gid (Google Analytics) |
Helps us understand how visitors use the site — pages visited, time spent, general location. Data is anonymised and aggregated. No personally identifying information is collected. | Optional |
Essential cookies cannot be disabled — they are necessary for the site to function. Optional cookies (analytics) are only set with your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics (optional) — anonymised traffic analytics. See Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out via Google’s opt-out tool.
- WooCommerce / WordPress (essential) — e-commerce and account functionality.
- Cloudinary — may set cookies related to image delivery CDN performance. These do not track you personally.
Your Choices
You have several ways to manage cookies:
- Cookie banner — when you first visit Giftbotics, you can accept or decline optional (analytics) cookies via our consent banner.
- Browser settings — you can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies will break site functionality (login, cart).
- Google Analytics opt-out — install Google’s browser add-on to opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all sites.
To change your cookie preferences on Giftbotics after your initial choice, clear your browser cookies and reload the page — the consent banner will reappear.
Cookie Retention
- Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — stored for a set period (typically 1–2 years for analytics, up to 1 year for login). Expiry dates are set by the cookie provider.
More Information
Cookies are also covered in our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your personal data more broadly.
Questions about our use of cookies:
admin@giftbotics.com