Last Updated: 18/04/2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Cosmic Websites uses on this website (cosmicwebsites.co.uk), why we use them, and what rights you have to control their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve efficiency, and to provide information to the site owner. Cookies cannot carry viruses or install software on your device.

2. What Cookies Do We Use?

We use only strictly necessary cookies on this website. These cookies are essential for the website and shop to function correctly and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information and are set only in response to actions you take, such as adding an item to your shopping cart or submitting a form.

We do not currently use analytics, advertising, or marketing cookies.

WordPress Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
wordpress_logged_in_*	Keeps you authenticated when logged in to the website admin area. Not set for regular visitors.	Session / 14 days
wordpress_sec_*	Used for security purposes when accessing the admin area. Not set for regular visitors.	Session
wp-settings-*	Stores your WordPress interface preferences when logged in as an admin. Not set for regular visitors.	1 year

WooCommerce (Shop) Cookies

These cookies are set when you interact with the shop, for example by viewing products or adding items to your cart. They are strictly necessary for the shop to function.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
woocommerce_cart_hash	Tracks whether your shopping cart has changed to determine when to refresh the cart contents display.	Session
woocommerce_items_in_cart	Indicates whether your cart is empty or has items, so the header cart icon can update.	Session
wc_cart_created	Records the timestamp of when your cart session was created.	Session
wc_session_cookie_*	Maintains your WooCommerce shopping session so items remain in your cart as you browse.	2 days
woocommerce_recently_viewed	Stores the IDs of products you have recently viewed to power the recently viewed products feature.	Session

Consent Cookie

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cosmic_cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preference so we do not show the consent banner on every page visit. This is saved in your browser’s local storage, not as a cookie.	Until cleared

3. Third-Party Services and External Requests

When you visit our website, your browser makes requests to the following third-party servers to load fonts and scripts. These requests do not set cookies on your device, but they do involve your browser connecting to a third-party server, which means your IP address will be shared with that provider:

• Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com / fonts.gstatic.com) — We load our website typefaces from Google’s font delivery network. Google may process your IP address in accordance with their privacy policy.
• Cloudflare CDN (cdnjs.cloudflare.com) — We load the GSAP animation library from Cloudflare’s content delivery network. Cloudflare may process your IP address for performance and security purposes.

We have no control over these third parties. You can review their respective privacy policies for more information on how they handle your data.

4. Your Rights and How to Control Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time using the consent banner displayed when you first visit our site.

Because all cookies currently used on this website are strictly necessary for it to function, declining optional cookies will not affect your experience. If we introduce analytics or marketing cookies in the future, this policy will be updated and you will be given a fresh choice.

You can also control and delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the shopping cart from functioning correctly. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at mad4seo@gmail.com or write to us at: Cosmic Websites, 27 Windsor Road, Doncaster, DN2 5BS, United Kingdom.