Cookie Policy
This policy explains how BioLab Peptides uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your overall experience. Cookies are widely used across virtually all websites.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as shopping cart functionality, account login, and secure checkout. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the site will not work without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Stores cart contents for checkout | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Tracks whether cart contains items | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Unique session identifier for cart | 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Authenticates logged-in users | Session / 14 days |
| wordpress_sec_* | Security authentication | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Server-side session identifier | Session |
Analytical Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymous usage data. This allows us to improve the site’s performance and user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes visitors (24h) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Functional Cookies
These remember choices you make (such as your preferred currency or region) to provide a more personalised experience. They do not track your browsing activity on other websites.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties we use include:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (Google Privacy Policy)
- Payment processors — secure transaction handling
4. Managing Your Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for first-party vs third-party cookies
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
Please note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly, particularly the shopping cart and checkout.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal or regulatory reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: support@biolabpeptides.co.uk
For more information about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.