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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 6 November 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Lady Effie’s Creations (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://www.ladyeffiescreations.co.uk (“our website”).

By continuing to browse our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them in your browser settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide information to the site owner.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly (e.g., shopping cart and checkout process).
  • Remember your preferences and improve site performance.
  • Analyse website traffic and usage patterns.
  • Deliver marketing and newsletter services.

The cookies used on our website fall into the following categories:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to:

  • Add items to your cart and complete purchases through WooCommerce.
  • Access secure areas of the site.

Without these cookies, some website features may not function properly.

Examples:

  • woocommerce_cart_hash
  • woocommerce_items_in_cart
  • wp_woocommerce_session_*

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Referring website or search term

This helps us improve our content and user experience.

Examples:

  • _ga
  • _gid
  • _gat

For more details, see Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and enhance your experience (for example, remembering your name or shipping address if you return to the checkout).

d. Marketing & Email Cookies

We use Mailchimp to manage our mailing list and send newsletters. Mailchimp may set cookies to track email performance and website activity (such as when a subscriber clicks a link in an email).

Examples:

  • mailchimp_landing_site

Learn more about Mailchimp’s cookie use:
https://mailchimp.com/legal/cookies/

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by trusted third-party services we use for analytics, advertising, and functionality. These third parties may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.

Examples include:

  • Google Analytics (Google LLC)
  • Mailchimp (Intuit Inc.)
  • WooCommerce (Automattic Inc.)

We do not control these third-party cookies directly, but you can manage or block them using your browser settings.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from certain sites
  • Disable all cookies

However, please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the website functions.

Instructions for Managing Cookies

You can also opt out of targeted advertising via the following industry sites:

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “last updated” date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Lady Effie’s Creations
Email: info@ladyeffiescreations.co.uk
Website: https://www.ladyeffiescreations.co.uk