1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on a device when you visit a website. Similar technologies, such as pixels, local storage and tags, may perform related functions. In this policy, “cookies” includes these technologies where appropriate.
2. Who uses them
My Squishy UK is operated by CLICKFORGE LTD on Shopify. Cookies may be set by us, Shopify or the providers listed below. Third-party technologies may connect activity across websites only where you have consented.
3. Categories of cookies
- Strictly necessary: enable checkout, cart functions, account security, fraud prevention, network management, consent choices and other services you request. These generally do not require consent.
- Performance and analytics: help us understand visits, navigation and store performance so we can improve the experience.
- Functional: remember preferences and provide enhanced personalisation.
- Advertising and social media: measure campaigns, limit repetition and support more relevant advertising where enabled.
4. Services and technologies we use
| Provider | Purpose | Category | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify | Store operation, cart, checkout, security, localisation and consent choices. | Strictly necessary; functional | Session to 12 months, depending on the cookie. |
| Meta (Facebook and Instagram) | Measure advertising and show relevant ads, including events such as product views, cart activity and purchases. | Advertising and analytics — only with consent. | Set by Meta; see Meta’s cookie information for current durations. |
| Measure Google advertising and improve campaign reporting, including product, cart, checkout and purchase events. | Advertising and analytics — only with consent. | Set by Google; see Google’s cookie information for current durations. | |
| hCaptcha | Protect contact and account forms against spam, fraud and abuse. | Strictly necessary security | Session or as set by hCaptcha. |
5. Consent
Where required by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, we ask for consent before setting non-essential cookies. Consent must be a clear positive choice. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not stop the core store and checkout from working, although some optional features may be limited.
6. Managing cookies
Use “Cookie preferences” in the footer to accept, reject or change optional categories at any time. You can also block or delete cookies through browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent cart, login or checkout functions from working correctly.
7. Duration
Session cookies expire when the browser closes. Persistent cookies remain for the period shown above, until you change your cookie choice or delete them in your browser. Consent preferences may be retained so the store remembers your selection.
8. More information
Personal information collected through cookies is handled under our Privacy Policy. Shopify explains platform cookies in its Cookie Policy. Contact contact@mysquishyshop.co.uk with questions.