Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15 April 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your computer.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Keep your shopping cart contents while you browse
Remember your order type (collection or delivery)
Keep you logged in to your account
Store your cookie consent preference
Analyse how our website is used (with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (always active)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`sb-access-token`	Supabase authentication session token	Session
`sb-refresh-token`	Supabase session refresh token	7 days
`staxs-cart`	Saves your cart contents in localStorage (not a cookie, but local storage)	Persistent
`cookie-consent`	Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/rejected)	1 year

3.2 Analytics Cookies (requires consent)

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. These are only set if you consent.

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics (if enabled)	Distinguishes unique users	2 years
`_ga_*`	Google Analytics	Stores session state	2 years

3.3 Payment Cookies (Stripe)

Stripe sets cookies when you interact with the payment form. These are essential for secure payment processing.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
`__stripe_mid`	Fraud prevention and security	1 year
`__stripe_sid`	Fraud prevention session identifier	30 minutes

4. Managing Your Preferences

When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner gives you the choice to accept all cookies or essential cookies only. You can change your preferences at any time by:

Clicking the cookie settings link in the footer
Clearing your browser cookies (this will reset your preference and show the banner again)
Using your browser's built-in cookie management tools

Disabling essential cookies will prevent core site functions (login, cart, payments) from working correctly.

Browser cookie controls

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies via settings. See your browser's help section:

5. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services on our site (Stripe, analytics) may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant providers' privacy policies listed in our Privacy Policy.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

7. Contact Us

Cookie-related queries: hello@staxhouse.co.uk