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This Cookie Policy explains how Peak Waste Recycling LTD (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://peakwaste.co.uk/.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and collect information about how users interact with the site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the operation of our website (e.g. enabling cart functions, login sessions). These cookies cannot be disabled.
b. Performance Cookies
These collect anonymised data on how visitors use our site (e.g. Google Analytics). This helps us improve the site’s functionality and user experience.
c. Functionality Cookies
These allow our site to remember choices you’ve made (e.g. saved addresses or login preferences).
d. Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These may be used to deliver advertising relevant to your interests and may also be set by third-party services.
3. Cookies We Use
Here is a non-exhaustive list of cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Helps WooCommerce determine when cart data changes | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Tracks cart item count | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| _ga / _gid | Google Analytics tracking IDs | 2 years / 1 day | Performance |
| cookieyes-consent | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
[Note: Update or expand this list based on plugins or cookie scanner results.]
4. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome:
chrome://settings/cookies - Firefox:
about:preferences#privacy - Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that blocking some cookies may impact the functionality of the website.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as:
- Embedded videos (e.g. YouTube)
- Social media sharing tools
- Payment gateways (e.g. PayPal, Stripe)
We recommend reviewing those third-party providers’ cookie policies directly.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. Please check this page periodically for updates.