This policy explains how GC Trade 68 Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What cookies are
1.1 Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your choices, and to give owners information about how their site is used. This policy also covers similar technologies, such as the local storage your browser uses to remember the contents of your basket.
2. The law
2.1 Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 and the UK GDPR. Cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function do not require your consent. All other cookies are set only with your consent, which you can change or withdraw at any time.
3. The cookies we use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Strictly necessary | Keeps your session active and your basket working as you move between pages. | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
| Cookie consent | Strictly necessary | Remembers your cookie preferences so we do not ask you on every visit. | Up to 12 months |
| Basket (local storage) | Functional | Remembers the items you have added to your basket. | Until you clear it or your browser data is cleared |
3.1 We do not use cookies for third-party advertising or cross-site tracking. If we introduce analytics cookies to understand how the website is used, we will set them only with your consent and will update the table above.
4. Third-party cookies at checkout
4.1 When you pay, our payment providers, PayPal and Stripe, may set their own cookies on their checkout pages to process the payment securely and prevent fraud. These are governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.
5. Managing cookies
5.1 You can accept or reject non-essential cookies when you first visit, and change your choice at any time.
5.2 You can also control cookies through your browser settings, including deleting cookies already stored and blocking new ones. Guidance for common browsers is available at aboutcookies.org.
5.3 Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the website, such as the basket and checkout, from working properly.
6. Changes and contact
6.1 We may update this policy from time to time; the date at the top shows when it was last revised. For any question, email us at sales@gctrade68.com.