Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site.
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive.
We use the following cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.
- Analytical or performance cookies (“statistics”). These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
- Functionality cookies. These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).
- Targeting cookies (“marketing”). These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for the purpose of delivering adverts which are relevant to you. These cookies also limit the number of times that you see an advert and help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing.
You can find more information about the individual cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them in the table below:
Strictly Necessary First Party Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
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_secure_session_id |
This cookie is generally provided by Shopify and is used in connection with navigation through a storefront. |
Session expiry |
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secure_customer_sig |
This cookie is generally provided by Shopify and is used in connection with a customer login. |
365 |
| _shopify_d |
This cookie is necessary for the secure checkout and payment function on the website. This function is provided by Shopify.com |
Session (expire once you log off or close the browser) |
|
_orig_referrer |
Essential cookies are those strictly necessary to operate our site or allow you to access the content and services requested. This type of cookie cannot be disabled, as this would compromise the functioning of our site or the use of its contents and services. If you do not wish to install this type of cookie on your device, you are advised not to use our site. |
13 |
|
cookietest |
This cookie is used to determine If the visitor has accepted the cookie consent box. |
Session (expire once you log off or close the browser) |
|
cookietest |
Common cookie name could have a number of different origins. Where this is first party and a session cookie, its most likely to do with checking to see if the browser is set to block or allow cookies.Common cookie name could have a number of different origins. Where this is first party and a session cookie, its most likely to do with checking to see if the browser is set to block or allow cookies. |
Session expiry |
Analytical First Party Cookies
Analytical cookies, including third party analytical cookies, help us understand how you navigate our site. These cookies do not contain any information about your identity or any personal data. Information is processed in an aggregated and anonymous way.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Exipre |
|---|---|---|
|
_s |
This cookie is associated with Shopify's analytics suite. |
Session expiry |
|
_shopify_sa_t |
This cookie is associated with Shopify's analytics suite concerning marketing and referrals. |
Session expiry |
|
_shopify_s |
_ga |
760 |
|
_shopify_sa_p |
This cookie is associated with Shopify's analytics suite concerning marketing and referrals. |
Session expiry |
|
_landing_page |
This cookie is used to track, report, and analyze on landing pages. |
13
|
|
_ga |
This cookie name is associated with Google Universal Analytics - which is a significant update to Google's more commonly used analytics service. This cookie is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for the sites analytics reports. By default it is set to expire after 2 years, although this is customisable by website owners._ga |
760 |
|
_y |
This cookie is associated with Shopify's analytics suite. |
364 |
|
_shopify_y |
This cookie is associated with Shopify's analytics suite. |
364 |
|
_gid |
This cookie name is associated with Google Universal Analytics. This appears to be a new cookie and as of Spring 2017 no information is available from Google. It appears to store and update a unique value for each page visited._gid |
Session expiry |
Functional First Party Cookies
Functional cookies are used to enable specific site features as well as a number of options (e.g. products selected for purchase) in order to improve the service provided. By disabling this type of cookie, certain services or functions of our site may not be available or may not function properly, and you may be forced to modify or manually enter certain information or preferences each time you visit our site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
|
_sp_ses.xxxx |
simplybusiness.co.uk |
Session expiry |
|
_sp_id.xxxx |
simplybusiness.co.uk |
729 |
|
localization |
These cookies are set on pages with the Flickr widget. |
365 |
Advertising First Party Cookies
Analytical cookies, including third party analytical cookies, help us understand how you navigate our site. These cookies do not contain any information about your identity or any personal data. Information is processed in an aggregated and anonymous way.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp |
Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers |
89 |
|
_ttp |
Used by TikTok to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers |
389 |
|
_scid |
Cookie associated with Snapchat. Sets a unique ID for the visitor, that allows third party advertisers to target the visitor with relevant advertisement. This pairing service is provided by third party advertisement hubs, which facilitates realtime bidding for advertisers. |
395 |
|
__kla_id |
NA |
729 |
Please note that the following third parties may also use cookies, over which we have no control. These named third parties may include, for example, advertising networks and providers of external services like web traffic analysis services. These third party cookies are likely to be analytical cookies or performance cookies / statistics or targeting / marketing cookies.
Strictly Necessary Third Party Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
|
OptanonConsent |
Provided by Student Beans |
364 |
Analytical Third Party Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
|
sc_at |
Cookie associated with embedding content from Snapchat. |
389 |
|
OTZ |
Used by Google Analytics to provide an aggregate analysis of website visitors. |
21 |
For further information about how our partners use analytical cookies you can visit their privacy policies on their websites as listed below.
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Google Analytics Privacy Policy |
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Snapchat Privacy Policy |
Advertising Third Party Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
|
_ttp |
Used by TikTok to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers |
389 |
|
__Secure-3PSIDTS |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
365 |
|
__Secure-1PSIDCC |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
365
|
|
__Secure-1PSIDTS |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
365 |
|
SAPISID |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
392 |
|
SSID |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
392
|
|
__Secure-1PSID |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
392
|
|
SIDCC |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
365
|
|
SID |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
392
|
|
__Secure-3PSID |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
392 |
|
__Secure-3PSIDCC |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
365 |
|
HSID |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
392 |
|
__Secure-1PAPISID |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform.
|
392
|
|
__Secure-3PAPISID |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform.
|
392
|
|
APISID |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
392
|
|
__Secure-ENID |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
356
|
|
SEARCH_SAMESITE |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
172
|
|
AEC |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform.
|
172
|
|
CONSENT |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
391 |
|
1P_JAR |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
29 |
|
AID |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform.
|
381
|
|
DV |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
Session expiry
|
|
NID |
Used by Google to help their partners manage their advertising, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and a range of products within the Google Marketing Platform. |
183 |
For further information about how our partners use cookies you can visit their privacy policies on their websites as listed below.
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How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services – Privacy & Terms – Google |
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Customize the ads you see on Google Search, YouTube, and Discover — and control the info used to personalize them. |
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Google advertising and measurement cookies details |
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Facebook (Meta) Privacy Policy |
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
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TikTok Ads Privacy Policy |
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To deactivate the use of third party advertising cookies, and to also choose which analytical/performance, functionality and targeting cookies we can set, click on the button(s) in the cookies pop up.
Opt-out schemes
There are opt-out schemes which allow you to opt-out from receiving targeted advertising from third parties who are members of those schemes:
Network Advertising Initiative – Please visit http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices
EDAA – Please visit http://www.youronlinechoices.eu for further information
You can find more information about cookies at: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/ and https://www.google.co.in/intl/en/policies/technologies/cookies/
You can directly manage your ad preferences from Google within the Advertising Centre; Please visit https://myadcenter.google.com/
If you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including Strictly necessary cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our website.
Except for strictly necessary cookies, all cookies will expire as stated in the table above, or in any case after a year.