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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.
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.
Cookies We Use
We use four categories of cookies on maibo.uk:
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 |
Require consent
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and tracks sessions | 2 years |
| _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 |
Require consent
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook Pixel to deliver and measure ad effectiveness | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores last click attribution for Facebook ads | 3 months |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Used to deliver, measure and improve relevancy of ads | 3 months |
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 |
Why We Use Cookies
Your Consent
When you first visit maibo.uk, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies at that point.
| Cookie Type | Consent Required? | Can Be Disabled? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | No | No — required for site to function |
| Analytics | Yes | 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 |
How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control or delete cookies:
How to manage cookies in your browser:
| Browser | Cookie Settings Link |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 |
| Mozilla Firefox | support.mozilla.org |
| Safari | support.apple.com |
| Microsoft Edge | support.microsoft.com |
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:
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?
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please get in touch.