Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 10/12/2025
Last Updated: 12/12/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Ashley & Lewis Heritage Paint & Papers (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://ashleylewis-paint.com (“the Site”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function, improve user experience, and provide website owners with usage information.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: which expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: which remain on your device for a set period until deleted.
  • First-party cookies: set by us.
  • Third-party cookies: set by external providers (e.g., Google Analytics, payment gateways).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable core website functionality
  • Allow you to shop and use the WooCommerce checkout
  • Remember your preferences and shopping basket
  • Improve site performance and user experience
  • Analyse website traffic and usage
  • Deliver personalised content or marketing (only with consent)

Cookies that are strictly necessary are always active. All other cookies, such as analytics or marketing cookies, will only be used if you provide consent through our cookie banner or preferences tool.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Site and cannot be turned off. They help provide basic functions such as page navigation, security, and shopping features.

Examples include:

  • woocommerce_cart_hash – stores cart information.
  • woocommerce_items_in_cart – tracks items in your basket.
  • wp_woocommerce_session_* – assigns a unique shopping session ID.
  • cookie_notice_accepted – remembers your cookie consent preference.

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting information anonymously.

If you use tools such as Google Analytics, include:

  • _ga – used by Google Analytics to distinguish users.
  • _gid – stores information on how you use the Site.
  • _gat – used to throttle request rates.

These cookies are only loaded with your explicit consent.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience (e.g., language, login state, preferences).

3.4 Advertising & Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing to deliver personalised ads or measure marketing effectiveness. Examples include cookies from:

  • Facebook Pixel
  • Google Ads
  • Instagram Shopping

These are only used if you give consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers that set cookies on our Site. These include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Facebook / Meta Pixel
  • Payment providers (PayPal, Stripe)

These providers may collect data according to their own privacy and cookies policies.

5. How to Manage Cookies

When you first visit our Site, you will be asked whether you wish to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through our cookie banner or settings tool.

You can also block cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge

Note: Blocking certain cookies may impact your experience, including the ability to place or manage orders.

6. How Long Cookies Last

Cookies last for different lengths of time depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies may last from 1 day to 24 months unless deleted.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. Significant changes will be highlighted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Ashley & Lewis Paint
Email: sales@ashleylewis-paint.com