Cookie Policy - the ethical gift box

Last updated: 10th August 2026

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and give us information about how the site is used.

This policy explains what cookies we use on www.ethicalgiftbox.co.uk and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our [Privacy Policy].

2. Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These are essential for the website to work — for example, remembering items in your basket, keeping you logged into a trade account, or maintaining security during checkout. The site cannot function properly without these, so they cannot be switched off.

Cookie name	Purpose	Duration
[e.g. session_id]	Keeps you logged in / maintains your session	Session
[e.g. cart_id]	Remembers items in your basket	[e.g. 30 days]

Analytics/performance cookies

These help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. which pages are popular, how people navigate) so we can improve it. Data is generally aggregated and anonymised.

Cookie name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
[e.g. _ga, _gid]	[e.g. Google Analytics]	Tracks site usage and traffic patterns	[e.g. 2 years / 24 hours]

Functional cookies

These remember choices you make (such as region or currency) to give a more personalised experience.

Cookie name	Purpose	Duration
[insert]	[insert]	[insert]

Marketing/advertising cookies

[Include only if applicable — e.g. if you run retargeting ads via Meta/Google.] These track browsing habits to show you relevant adverts on other sites, and may be set by our advertising partners.

Cookie name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
[e.g. _fbp]	[e.g. Meta/Facebook]	Ad targeting and measurement	[insert]

[Delete this category entirely if you don't currently run any advertising/retargeting.]

3. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as:

• [Google Analytics]
• [Payment processor, e.g. Stripe/PayPal — often sets cookies during checkout for fraud prevention]
• [Any embedded content, e.g. YouTube videos, social media widgets]

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we recommend reviewing.

4. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by [clicking here / visiting our cookie settings link].

You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the site's functionality (e.g. checkout may not work correctly).

5. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal/regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted here with an updated date.

6. Contact us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: Email: info@ethicalgiftbox.com Post: the ethical gift box, 71-75 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ