Last updated: [15 May 2025]
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable core functionality, remember preferences, and help us understand site usage.
2. Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose | Examples | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Site navigation, security, session management | session_id, csrf_token |
Session – 30 days |
| Preferences | Remember choices (e.g. language) | locale |
1 year |
| Analytics | Collect anonymised usage stats | Google Analytics _ga, Plausible _plausible_* |
6 months – 2 years |
| Marketing (optional) | Measure campaign performance | Meta Pixel _fbp |
3 months |
3. Consent & Control
On your first visit we display a cookie-consent banner:
- Accept all cookies – enables analytics & marketing cookies;
- Reject non-essential – sets only necessary cookies;
- Customise – granular control.
You can change or withdraw consent anytime via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer or by clearing cookies in your browser.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services have their own privacy policies (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta). We encourage you to review them.
6. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy; changes are effective when posted with a new “Last updated” date.
7. Contact
Email support@core-essentials.com for cookie-related enquiries.