What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file your browser stores when you visit a site. It typically holds a session identifier or a preference, and is sent back to the site on every subsequent request, allowing the site to “remember” you between page loads.
Cookies we set
| Name | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Tracks the cart contents. | Necessary | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Boolean flag — is the cart non-empty? | Necessary | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Maps your browser session to a server-side cart. | Necessary | 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Confirms you’re signed in to your account. | Necessary | 14 days (or until logout) |
| wordpress_sec_* | Authentication on secure pages (account, checkout). | Necessary | 14 days |
| wp-settings-* | Saves dashboard preferences for logged-in users. | Functional | 1 year |
The Site does not currently set advertising cookies, third-party analytics cookies, or social-media tracking pixels. If that changes — for example, if we add a privacy-friendly analytics tool — this page is updated and registered users are notified by email at least 30 days in advance.
Why these cookies are necessary
Strictly necessary cookies are required for the Site to operate. Without them:
- The cart would forget what you added between page loads.
- Sign-in would not persist — you’d have to log in on every click.
- Checkout could not associate your order with your basket.
Under GDPR and the EU ePrivacy Directive, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent because they are essential for delivering a service you actively requested.
How to remove or block cookies
Most browsers let you view, delete and block cookies through the privacy settings. Quick links:
- Chrome — Clear, allow and manage cookies
- Firefox — Clear cookies and site data
- Safari — Manage cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge — Delete cookies
Changes
If we add new cookie categories (analytics, marketing) we will: update the table above, surface a consent banner before the new cookies fire, and notify registered users by email.
Contact
Questions about cookies or data: support@primearx.com.