Cookie Policy
What we store on your device, what each cookie does, and how to change your mind.
1. What cookies are
A cookie is a small text file a website stores on your device so it can recognise your browser on a later request. Some are essential for a shop to work at all — without one, your basket would empty every time you moved to a new page. Others are optional and only set if you agree.
This policy also covers similar technologies such as local storage and tracking pixels.
2. Your choices
When you first visit accesspet.store you are shown a consent banner. Essential cookies are set regardless because the site cannot function without them. Analytics and marketing cookies are set only if you accept them.
You can change your decision at any time using the Cookie Settings link in our footer. Withdrawing consent stops new optional cookies being set; cookies already stored can be cleared in your browser settings.
3. Cookies we use
Strictly necessary — always active
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Tracks the contents of your basket | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Tells the page whether your basket has anything in it | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Links your browser to your basket and checkout data on our server | 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Keeps you signed in to your customer account | Session or 14 days if “remember me” |
| cookieyes-consent | Stores the cookie choices you made, so we do not ask again | 1 year |
Analytics — only with your consent
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes one visitor from another so we can count unique visits | 13 months |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains the analytics session state | 13 months |
Marketing — only with your consent
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Measures whether an advert led to a purchase | 90 days |
| IDE / test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Advertising measurement and frequency capping | Up to 13 months |
Exact cookie names and retention periods set by third parties can change without notice. The live list, generated by our consent tool, is always available from the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
4. Cookies we do not use
We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles for sale to third parties, and we do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising as those terms are defined under the CCPA/CPRA.
5. Managing cookies in your browser
Every major browser lets you block or delete cookies. Instructions are in the help section of Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge. Be aware that blocking all cookies will break the basket and checkout on this and most other online stores.
Most browsers also offer a “Do Not Track” setting. There is still no agreed industry standard for how sites should respond to it, so we do not currently act on it. Use our cookie settings panel instead — that we do act on.
6. Questions
Email support@accesspet.store. Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information more generally.