Last updated: October 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to work more efficiently, and to provide information to the owners of the site.
This policy explains what cookies we use on lowerhopefestive.co.uk, why we use them and how you can control them.
When you first visit lowerhopefestive.co.uk, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically as they are required for the website to function. All other cookies, including analytics cookies, are only set after you have actively accepted them through the consent banner.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time. Details of how to do this are in the “How to Control Cookies” section below.
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as adding a product to your basket, logging in to your account or filling in a form. Without these cookies the website cannot work properly.
These cookies do not collect any information that could be used to identify or track you and they do not require your consent.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | lowerhopefestive.co.uk | Tracks the contents of your shopping basket | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | lowerhopefestive.co.uk | Indicates whether your basket contains items | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | lowerhopefestive.co.uk | Maintains your session and basket data | 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | lowerhopefestive.co.uk | Keeps you logged in to your account | Session |
| wordpress_sec | lowerhopefestive.co.uk | Manages secure login credentials | Session |
| PHPSESSID | lowerhopefestive.co.uk | Preserves your session state across page requests | Session |
| wfwaf-authcookie-* | lowerhopefestive.co.uk | Security cookie used by the site firewall | Session |
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors move around the website. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous, we cannot use it to identify you personally. We use this information to improve how the website works.
These cookies are only set if you have accepted analytics cookies via our consent banner.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number. Used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for site analytics. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and measure engagement. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics 4 | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics. | 1 minute |
Google Analytics is operated by Google LLC. Google may transfer analytics data to servers outside the UK. For more information about how Google uses data collected through Analytics, visit: policies.google.com/privacy
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, they may remember your preferred currency or the region you are in. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_recently_viewed | lowerhopefestive.co.uk | Tracks products you have recently viewed on the site | 1 day |
| wp-settings-* | lowerhopefestive.co.uk | Stores your preferences for how the website displays | 1 year |
We use a cart abandonment recovery tool that places a cookie to identify visitors who have added items to their basket but have not completed a purchase. If you have entered your email address at checkout and not completed your order, this cookie allows us to send you a follow-up reminder email.
This processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interests. You can unsubscribe from any cart recovery email at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email, or by contacting us at wreaths@lowerhopefestive.co.uk.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| woo_cart_abandonment_* | lowerhopefestive.co.uk | Identifies visitors who have started but not completed a checkout, to enable follow-up recovery emails | 30 days |
When you visit lowerhopefestive.co.uk for the first time, our cookie consent banner gives you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that blocking all cookies, including strictly necessary cookies, may prevent you from using parts of our website such as the shopping basket and checkout.
Browser-specific guidance on managing cookies:
| Google Chrome | support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 |
| Mozilla Firefox | support.mozilla.org — search “cookies” |
| Safari | support.apple.com — search “cookies” |
| Microsoft Edge | support.microsoft.com — search “cookies” |
You can also visit www.aboutcookies.org for independent guidance on managing cookies across all browsers.
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties. The main third-party services we use that may set cookies are:
If you have questions about a specific third-party cookie, please refer to that provider’s privacy policy.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in the law, or changes to how we operate. The most current version will always be available on our website with the date it was last updated shown at the top of this page.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
| wreaths@lowerhopefestive.co.uk | |
| Post | Lower Hope Festive, Lower Hope Estate, Marsh Court Packhouse, Pencombe, Hereford, HR7 4RW |
| Website | lowerhopefestive.co.uk |
