Cookie Policy
The Store may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
- name
- contact information including email address
- demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
- other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers
For the exhaustive list of cookies we collect see the List Of Cookies We Collect section.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We collect a number of cookies from our users for various reasons; to track our own performance and monitor and improve our services, to help us serve you the information you need, to understand your likes and dislikes, and to reach you and people similar to you based on what you like.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
List of cookies we collect
The table below lists the cookies we collect and what information they store. All cookies are session cookies, so last until you close your browser window. If however there is no activity after one hour (3600 seconds) the cookies will be deleted and you will need to log back in to continue your session.
| Cookie Name | Cookie Description |
| FORM_KEY | Stores randomly generated key used to prevent forged requests. |
| PHPSESSID | Your session ID on the server. |
| GUEST-VIEW | Allows guests to view and edit their orders. |
| PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CART | A link to information about your cart and viewing history, if you have asked for this. |
| STF | Information on products you have emailed to friends. |
| STORE | The store view or language you have selected. |
| USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIE | Indicates whether a customer allowed to use cookies. |
| MAGE-CACHE-SESSID | Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster. |
| MAGE-CACHE-STORAGE | Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster. |
| MAGE-CACHE-STORAGE-SECTION-INVALIDATION | Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster. |
| MAGE-CACHE-TIMEOUT | Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster. |
| SECTION-DATA-IDS | Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster. |
| PRIVATE_CONTENT_VERSION | Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster. |
| X-MAGENTO-VARY | Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster. |
| MAGE-TRANSLATION-FILE-VERSION | Facilitates translation of content to other languages. |
| MAGE-TRANSLATION-STORAGE | Facilitates translation of content to other languages. |
| Requested Functionality Cookies | |
| guest-view | Stores the Order ID that guest shoppers use to retrieve their order status. |
| login_redirect | Preserves the destination page the customer was navigating to before being directed to log in. |
| mage-messages | Tracks error messages and other notifications that are shown to the user, such as the cookie consent message, and various error messages, The message is deleted from the cookie after it is shown to the shopper. |
| mage-translation-storage | Stores translated content when requested by the shopper. |
| product_data_storage | Stores configuration for product data related to Recently Viewed / Compared Products. |
| recently_compared_product | Stores product IDs of recently compared products. |
| recently_compared_product_previous | Stores product IDs of previously compared products for easy navigation. |
| recently_viewed_product | Stores product IDs of recently viewed products for easy navigation. |
| recently_viewed_product_previous | Stores product IDs of recently previously viewed products for easy navigation. |
| stf | Records the time messages are sent by the SendFriend (Email a Friend) module. |
| X-Magento_Vary | Configuration setting that improves performance when using Varnish static content caching. |
| Persistent Customization Session Cookies | |
| amz_auth_err | (Used by Amazon Pay) Value “1’ indicates an authorization error. |
| amz_auth_logout | (Used by Amazon Pay) Value “1” indicates that the user should be logged out. |
| form_key | A security measure that appends a random string to all form submissions to protect the data from Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). |
| mage-cache-sessid | The value of this cookie triggers the cleanup of local cache storage. When the cookie is removed by the backend application, the Admin cleans up local storage, and sets the cookie value to “true.” |
| mage-cache-storage | Local storage of visitor-specific content that enables ecommerce functions. |
| mage-cache-storage-section-invalidation | Forces local storage of specific content sections that should be invalidated. |
| persistent_shopping_cart | Stores the key (ID) of persistent cart to make it possible to restore the cart for an anonymous shopper. |
| private_content_version | Appends a random, unique number and time to pages with customer content to prevent them from being cached on the server. |
| section_data_ids | Stores customer-specific information related to shopper-initiated actions such as display wish list, checkout information, etc. |
| store | Tracks the specific store view / locale selected by the shopper. |
| Google Analytics Cookies | |
| __utma | Distinguishes shoppers and sessions .This cookie is created when the JavaScript library executes and there is no existing __utma cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| __utmt | Used to throttle request rate. |
| __utmb | Determines new sessions/visits. This cookie is created when the JavaScript library executes and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| _utmz | Saves the traffic source or campaign that explains how the shopper reached your site. The cookie is created when the JavaScript library executes, and is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| __utmv | Stores visitor-level custom variable data. This cookie is created when a developer uses the _setCustomVar method with a visitor-level custom variable. This cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
Facebook Remarketing
Third parties, including Facebook, may use cookies, web beacons, and other storage technologies to collect or receive information from our website and elsewhere on the internet, and use that information to provide measurement services and target ads. With Facebook remarketing you may see our ads on Facebook after you have visited our site. For this to happen, Facebook uses a Custom Audience Pixel that is activated when a visitor lands on a webpage and a unique “cookie” is placed in their browser. Facebook lookalike audience targeting allows us to show ads on Facebook to people who are similar to those who have already visited or made a purchase from our website. To opt out of Facebook’s collection and use of information for ad targeting visit: https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217.
Google Analytics and Remarketing
Third parties, including Google Analytics, may use cookies, web beacons, and other storage technologies to collect or receive information from our website and elsewhere on the internet. Cookies are used to help us understand how users interact with the website, and also for remarketing purposes. With Google remarketing you may see our ads on Google after you have visited our site. For this to happen, Google uses a code that is activated when a visitor lands on a webpage and a unique “cookie” is placed in their browser. Remarketing targeting allows us to show ads on Google to people who are similar to those who have already visited or made a purchase from our website. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites please visit: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
How your data is stored
To find out more about how we store your data, please read our Privacy Policy.
How to control your cookies
Generally, the majority of browsers automatically accept cookies, however you can change your browser settings to delete stored cookies or to prevent automatic acceptance of cookies.
If you delete all cookies then your preferences will be lost, and you may also lose some functionality from the websites you visit.
Visit the Options or Preferences menu on your browser to change your settings. Depending on your browser you should also be able to:
See which cookies you have
- Delete individual cookies or all of them
- Block third party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all cookies
- Get notifications when cookies are issued