Cookie Policy

How we use cookies on ashworthwalls.co.uk — and what your choices are. Last updated: March 2025.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences, keep your shopping basket intact, and help us understand how our website is being used so we can improve it.

This policy explains what cookies we use on ashworthwalls.co.uk, why we use them, and how you can control them. It applies in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

The Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as your shopping basket, secure checkout, and account login. These cannot be disabled.

• _session_id — Shopify session identifier. Keeps your basket and checkout secure during your visit.
• _shopify_y — Shopify analytics. Tracks unique visitors for internal reporting only.
• cart — Stores the contents of your shopping basket between pages.
• secure_customer_sig — Verifies your identity when you are logged in to your account.

Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website — which pages are most popular, where people drop off, and how we can improve the experience. All data collected is anonymised.

• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) — Tracks anonymised usage data such as page views, session duration and traffic sources. Data is retained for 26 months.

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set by advertising platforms we use, such as Meta (Facebook/Instagram) or Google Ads, to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns and show you relevant adverts on other websites. These are only active if you have accepted marketing cookies.

• _fbp — Set by Meta to identify browsers for advertising measurement purposes.
• _gcl_au — Set by Google Ads to measure campaign conversions.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences — such as your currency setting or whether you have dismissed a notification banner.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences at any time.

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies — please refer to your browser's help section for instructions specific to your device.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of those sites and encourage you to review their individual policies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any significant changes will be communicated via a notice on our website.

For any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@ashworthwalls.co.uk.

Last updated: March 2025 · Ashworth Wall Panels Ltd · ashworthwalls.co.uk