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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 18 October 2026  ·  UK PECR & UK GDPR Compliant  ·  maibo.uk

Data Controller

Maibo Limited, Luton, United Kingdom

ICO Registration

ZC108331

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on maibo.uk, why we use them, and how you can control them. We are committed to being transparent about our use of cookies in compliance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

01

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Session Cookies

Temporary — deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period of time

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services we use on our site

02

Cookies We Use

We use four categories of cookies on maibo.uk:

Essential

Always active — cannot be disabled

Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
Duration
woocommerce_cart_hash
maibo.uk
Keeps track of your shopping cart contents
Session
woocommerce_session_*
maibo.uk
Maintains your session and cart during browsing
2 days
wp_woocommerce_session_*
maibo.uk
Stores checkout and session data
2 days
wordpress_logged_in_*
maibo.uk
Keeps you logged in to your account
Session
PHPSESSID
maibo.uk
Standard PHP session identifier
Session

Analytics

On by default · you can switch it off

Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
Duration
_ga
Google Analytics
Distinguishes unique users and tracks sessions
2 years
sbjs_* (sbjs_current, sbjs_first, sbjs_session, sbjs_udata)
WooCommerce (Order Attribution)
Records how you arrived at the site (search, referral or direct) so we can see which channels lead to orders. First-party only; not shared with advertisers
Session – 6 months
_ga_*
Google Analytics
Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics
Distinguishes users — stores and updates unique value
24 hours
_gat
Google Analytics
Used to throttle request rate
1 minute

Marketing

Not in use

Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
Duration
We do not currently use any marketing or advertising cookies. The Meta (Facebook) Pixel was removed on 23 October 2026. If this changes, we will update this page and ask for your consent before setting any such cookie.
fr
Meta (Facebook)
Used to deliver, measure and improve relevancy of ads
3 months

Functional

Require consent

Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
Duration
woocommerce_recently_viewed
maibo.uk
Remembers recently viewed products for a better browsing experience
Session
currency
maibo.uk
Remembers your preferred currency selection
Session

03

Why We Use Cookies

To make the website work

Essential cookies keep your cart active, maintain your login session, and enable checkout to function correctly.

To understand how visitors use our site

Analytics cookies help us see which pages are popular, how long visitors stay, and where they come from — so we can improve the experience.

To show you relevant advertising

Marketing cookies (including Facebook Pixel) help us show relevant ads on social media and measure how well our campaigns perform.

To remember your preferences

Functional cookies remember things like recently viewed products to give you a smoother shopping experience.

04

Your Consent

Essential cookies are always on. Analytics runs by default on an opt-out basis — you can switch it off at any time using the control on this page or your browser settings. We do not currently show a cookie banner.

Cookie Type
Consent Required?
Can Be Disabled?
Essential
No
No — required for site to function
Analytics
No — opt-out
Yes — via cookie banner or browser settings
Marketing
Yes
Yes — via cookie banner or browser settings
Functional
Yes
Yes — via cookie banner or browser settings

05

How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control or delete cookies:

Cookie consent tool

Use the cookie banner on our website to accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time. You can update your preferences by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.

Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

Opt out of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics only to produce aggregated statistics about how maibo.uk is used, so we can improve the site. Advertising features are switched off and this data is not used to target you. You can switch analytics off on this browser at any time: Turn analytics off · Turn it back on  You can also install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data being used by Google Analytics.

Opt out of Facebook ads

Manage your Facebook ad preferences via Facebook Ad Preferences or visit Your Online Choices.

How to manage cookies in your browser:

Browser
Cookie Settings Link
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge

06

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the respective third parties’ privacy policies:

07

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or when required by law. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

Questions About Cookies?

We’re happy to help.

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please get in touch.

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