Cookie Policy – TRUE SPICES
Effective date: 4 July 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how TRUE SPICES (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at www.truespices.co.uk. It outlines what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control their use.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and deliver tailored content and ads.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – stored until they expire or are manually deleted
Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third parties (third-party cookies) like analytics or advertising providers.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose |
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core functionality like shopping cart and secure checkout |
| Performance (Analytics) | Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics) |
| Functionality | Remember preferences like your location or language |
| Advertising & Targeting | Deliver relevant marketing based on browsing behaviour |
3. Cookies We May Use
Some examples include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga (Google Analytics) | Tracks visitor interactions anonymously | 2 years |
| _gid | Stores session ID for analytics | 24 hours |
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Keeps items in your shopping cart | Session |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party tools (e.g., Google, Meta/Facebook, Pinterest) for analytics or remarketing. These services may place cookies to:
- Track browsing behaviour across sessions and websites
- Help us serve personalized product ads
- Measure campaign effectiveness
We do not have access to third-party cookies, and we encourage reviewing their policies.
5. Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit www.truespices.co.uk, you will see a cookie banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
You can also change your cookie settings any time using our [Cookie Settings] link in the footer.
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can control or delete cookies via your browser:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies
- Firefox: Clear cookies
- Safari: Block cookies
- Edge: Cookies settings
Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality, such as your ability to checkout or remain logged in.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or services. The latest version will always be published at www.truespices.co.uk/cookie-policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or your data, contact: