Cookie policy
Last updated: 14 June 2026
What this policy covers
This explains the cookies and similar technologies Braiders.co.uk uses, what they do, and how you can control them. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy, which covers personal data more broadly.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores on your device. They let a site remember things between pages and visits, such as whether you are logged in or what cookie choices you have made. Some are essential for the site to work; others are optional and only set if you agree.
How we ask for your consent
When you first visit, you will see a cookie banner. Strictly necessary cookies are always on, because the site cannot work without them. Analytics and any other optional cookies are off until you accept them. You can change your mind at any time using the cookie settings link in the site footer.
The cookies we use
Strictly necessary (always on)
| Cookie | Purpose | Lasts |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie consent choice | Remembers your cookie preferences so we do not ask every visit | Up to 12 months |
| WordPress / HivePress session and login | Keeps you signed in and runs account and listing functions (only set if you have an account) | Session to 14 days |
| Cloudflare (security) | Helps tell humans from bots and protects the site | Session to 30 minutes |
Analytics (only with your consent)
| Cookie | Purpose | Lasts |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*) | Measures how the site is used, which pages work, and what to improve. Does not identify you personally | Up to 13 months |
If you decline analytics cookies, these are not set and we do not collect this information about you.
Functional and third-party (set only on the pages that need them)
| Cookie | Purpose | Lasts |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe (__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid) | Fraud prevention on the checkout for Featured listings. Set only when you reach a payment page | Session to 12 months |
| Google Maps | Loads maps on listing and city pages and may store display preferences | Varies (set by Google) |
Managing cookies
You can control cookies in three ways:
- Use the cookie settings link in our footer to change your choices at any time.
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Every major browser lets you do this; check its help pages.
- Opt out of Google Analytics across all sites using Google’s browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site, such as logging in or managing a listing, from working.
Do Not Track
Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” signal. There is no agreed standard for how sites should respond, so we do not rely on it. Use the cookie banner and the controls above to manage tracking instead.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the cookies we use change. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do.
Getting in touch
Any questions about cookies? Email privacy@braiders.co.uk or use our contact form.