Cookie Policy
Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]
What are cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and allow certain features to work.
1. Cookie Consent
When you first visit petcoverhub.co.uk, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies – Allow all cookies including analytics and marketing
- Accept necessary cookies only – Only essential cookies will be used
- Customize your preferences – Choose which types of cookies to accept
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function.
You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are required for the website to work properly.
What they do:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Enable basic website functionality
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Remember form inputs as you navigate pages
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session | Session |
| PHPSESSID | WordPress session management | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
You can opt out of these cookies without affecting website functionality.
What they do:
- Count visitor numbers and traffic sources
- Measure how you use our website (pages visited, time spent, etc.)
- Help us improve our website based on user behavior
- Identify which pages are most and least popular
Third-party services we use:
| Service | Cookies | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga, _gid, _gat | 2 years / 24 hours / 1 minute |
| Facebook Pixel | _fbp, fr | 3 months / 3 months |
Learn more:
Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
Facebook Pixel: Facebook Privacy Policy
2.3 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to show you relevant ads.
You can opt out of these cookies. Opting out will not reduce the number of ads you see, but they will be less relevant to you.
What they do:
- Track your visits to our website and other websites
- Build a profile of your interests
- Show you targeted advertisements on other websites
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly
Advertising platforms we use:
| Platform | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook Ads | Retargeting and conversion tracking | 3 months |
| Google Ads | Retargeting and conversion tracking | 90 days |
| Microsoft Ads | Retargeting and conversion tracking | 13 months |
2.4 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences.
You can opt out of these cookies, but it may affect your user experience.
What they do:
- Remember your language preference
- Remember your region or location
- Personalize content based on your preferences
- Remember if you’ve dismissed notices or messages
3. How to Control Cookies
3.1 Through Our Website
Manage Your Cookie Preferences:
Click the “Cookie Settings” button below to customize which cookies you allow:
You can also find this button in our website footer.
3.2 Through Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Firefox:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Microsoft Edge:
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
More information: www.aboutcookies.org
3.3 Opt Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of seeing personalized ads from many advertising networks:
- Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
- Facebook Ads: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com/uk
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out
4. What Happens If You Disable Cookies?
If you disable all cookies:
- Some features of our website may not work properly
- Your experience may be less personalized
- You may still see ads, but they won’t be tailored to your interests
- You’ll need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
5. Mobile Apps & Devices
If you access our website through a mobile device or app, we may use similar technologies to cookies, including:
- Device identifiers: Unique IDs assigned to your device
- Mobile analytics: SDKs that collect usage data
- Push notifications: If you opt in to receive them
You can control these through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals.
We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can control cookies through the methods described above.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in technology
- Changes in law or regulation
- Changes to the cookies we use
- Changes to our business practices
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy shows when it was last revised. Please check back regularly for updates.
8. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our:
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
PetCover Hub
Email: [your email address]
Address: [Your registered business address]
Website: petcoverhub.co.uk
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