Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2nd October 2022

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

When you first visit our site you will have received a pop up asking for your consent to our use of cookies. To withdraw your consent, please leave this website.

The table below explains the cookies we use and why.

Cookie NameTypePurposeExpiration Time
CookieControlNecessaryUsed to remember a user’s choice about cookies on weavingyarn.co.uk 
Where users have previously indicated a preference, that user’s preference will be stored in this cookie.
90 days
woocommerce_cart_hashNecessaryHelps determine when basket contents/data changes.Session
woocommerce_items_in_cartNecessaryHelps determine when basket contents/data changes.Session
wp_woocommerce_session_NecessaryContains a unique code for each customer so that it knows where to find the cart data in the database for each customer.2 days
woocommerce_recently_viewedNecessaryPowers the Recent Viewed Products widget.Session
woosc_products_NecessaryStores the list of products to be compared.1 week
woosw_keyNecessaryPowers the Wish List function.1 week
store_notice[notice id]NecessaryAllows customers to dismiss the Store Notice.Session
_gaAnalyticalUsed to distinguish users.2 years
_gidAnalyticalUsed to distinguish users.1 day
_gatAnalyticalUsed to throttle request rate.1 minute
NIDNecessaryUsed by Google Invisible Recaptcha to check that the user completing the contact form is not a robot.6 months

Changes to this cookies policy

Weaving Yarn reserve the right to amend and update this cookie policy. Any changes to our cookie policy will be posted on this page. The date of the latest update to this cookie policy is set out at the top of this page.