Last updated 16 October 2026
Cookie Policy
The cookies and similar browser storage this website uses, which are essential and which are optional, and how to change your choice.
What this covers
Cookies are small files a website saves in your browser. Sites can also save information in your browser's "local storage". The law treats both the same way. Essential ones don't need your consent. Optional ones do, so we only use those if you click Accept on the cookie banner.
Changing your choice
Click Cookie settings at the bottom of any page to show the banner again and change your choice. You can also delete cookies and site data in your browser settings.
Essential (always on)
| Name | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|
| __Host-ss_session | Keeps you signed in, if you sign in | Up to 30 days (staff 12 hours) |
| ss_locale | Remembers the language you chose | 1 year |
| ss_cart (local storage) | Remembers what's in your basket | Until you order or clear it |
| ss_consent (local storage) | Remembers your cookie choice | Until you change it |
| ss_ref, ss_ref_banner (browser storage) | Remembers a friend's referral code from a link you followed | Until you sign up, or the end of your visit |
| ss_tr_… (local storage) | Keeps translations of pages you've viewed, so they load faster | Until you clear site data |
| Cloudflare Turnstile | Bot check on some forms (when switched on). Cloudflare may set its own essential cookies | Short-lived |
Staff using our admin pages also have settings saved in their browser (for example order-alert sound). These aren't used for customers.
Optional (only if you accept)
| What | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|
| Visit statistics (our own) | Counts things like pages viewed and items added to baskets, without your name, IP address or contact details, so we can improve the site. No cookie is set; it only runs if you accept. | Records deleted after 90 days |
| Google Maps | Shows our location map on the contact and home pages. Google may set its own cookies when the map loads; see Google's privacy policy. | Set by Google |
We don't use advertising or tracking cookies, and we don't share browsing data with advertisers.