Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit our website. These files contain information about your navigation and preferences.
Cookies allow us to:
- Recognise you when you return to our site
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Improve your browsing experience
- Analyse how you use our site
- Show you relevant advertisements
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for basic site functionality. They do not require consent.
- Session: Keep your session active while you browse
- Authentication: Verify your identity if you are logged in
- Security: Protect against fraud and attacks
- Technical Preferences: Language, time zone, screen resolution
Duration: While you browse and up to 24 hours after
2.2 Functional Cookies
Improve your experience by remembering information. They require consent.
- Shopping Cart: Remember products in your cart
- Preferences: Save your filters and searches
- Browsing History: What products you viewed
Duration: Up to 30 days
2.3 Analytical Cookies
Help us understand how you use the site. They require consent.
- Google Analytics: Pages visited, time on site, device used
- Behaviour: Clicks, scrolls, searches
- Performance: Load speed, technical errors
Duration: Up to 2 years
Data Shared: Anonymous information only with Google (subject to Google Privacy Policy)
2.4 Marketing Cookies
To show personalised advertisements. They require consent.
- Conversion Tracking: Whether you completed a purchase from an advertisement
- Retargeting: Show you advertisements for products you viewed
- Social Media: To share on Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Duration: Up to 1 year
Providers: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel (subject to their privacy policies)
3. Cookie Banner and Consent
3.1 Your First Visit
On your first access to the site, you will see a cookie banner informing you about:
- What cookies we use
- Purpose of each cookie type
- Your right to accept or reject
3.2 Acceptance
If you click "Accept", you authorise all cookies. We will save your consent for 12 months.
3.3 Rejection
If you click "Reject", we will only activate essential cookies. You can still use the site completely.
3.4 Change Your Decision
You can change your cookie preferences at any time on this page using the "Manage Cookies" button (available in the footer).
4. Specific Cookies Table
| Name | Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Simple Living Store | Essential | Session | Keep session active |
| cart_items | Simple Living Store | Functional | 30 days | Remember shopping cart |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytical | 2 years | Track site usage |
| _fbp | Marketing | 3 months | Personalised advertising | |
| user_preferences | Simple Living Store | Functional | 1 year | Save language and theme |
5. Third Party Cookies
Some external services set their own cookies:
5.1 Google Analytics
Provider: Google LLC
Use: Traffic and behaviour analysis
Privacy: Subject to Google Privacy Policy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Disable Extension
5.2 Facebook Pixel
Provider: Meta Platforms, Inc.
Use: Track conversions and show personalised advertisements
Privacy: Subject to Facebook Cookie Policy
6. How to Control Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies:
Warning: Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
6.2 Browser Extensions
You can use extensions such as:
- uBlock Origin (tracker blocker)
- Privacy Badger (privacy protection)
- Cookie AutoDelete (automatic cleanup)
6.3 Your Right to be Informed
Under GDPR, you have the right to know what cookies we use and why. This page provides that information.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change our practices. We will notify you of significant changes via:
- Email if you have a registered account
- Banner on the website
- Update to this page
8. Contact
If you have questions about cookies or privacy, contact:
Simple Living Store Ltd
101 The Westgate, Queen Street
Oxford OX1 1PB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +447347577940
Email: info@simplelivingstore.co.uk