Cookie

Type

Description

Session cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They are used to remember your actions during a single browsing session.

Persistent cookies

These remain on your device for a fixed period of time (specified in the cookie) or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions.

Source

Description

First-party cookies

These are set directly by our website (FairBotanicals) and can only be read by our website.

Source

Description

Third-party cookies

These are set by domains other than our website (e.g., Google Analytics, Stripe, PayPal) when we integrate their services. We do not control these cookies directly.

Category

Description

Consent Required

Strictly Necessary

Cookies

These are required for the operation of our Site. They enable you to move around the Site and use essential features such as shopping baskets, checkout, secure login, and account management. Without these cookies, the Site cannot function properly.

No (exempt from consent under ePrivacy Directive)

Performance Cookies

These collect information about how visitors use our Site (e.g., which pages are visited most often, whether users receive error messages, how users navigate the Site). This helps us improve the performance and usability of our Site. All data collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Yes

Functional Cookies

These allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, region, or login details) to provide enhanced, more personal features.

Yes

Targeting/Advertising

Cookies

These record your visit to our Site, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. They may be used to show you relevant advertisements on other websites. We do not currently use targeting or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and obtain your consent.

Yes (if used)

Action

Result

Accept All

All cookies (Strictly Necessary, Performance, and Functional) will be enabled.

Reject NonEssential

Only Strictly Necessary cookies will be enabled. Performance and Functional cookies will not be placed.

Customise Preferences

You may individually select which categories of non-essential cookies to accept.

Cookie Name

Provider

Purpose

Duration

session_id

FairBotanicals

Maintains your user session during browsing and checkout. Allows you to navigate between pages without losing your cart or login status.

Session

cart_id

FairBotanicals

Stores your shopping cart contents so items remain selected as you browse the

Site.

30 days

csrf_token

FairBotanicals

Security protection against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Prevents unauthorised actions on your behalf.

Session

cookie_consent

FairBotanicals

Records your cookie consent preferences (which categories you have accepted or rejected).

6 months

cookie_consent_date

FairBotanicals

Records the date and time of your consent for audit purposes.

6 months

logged_in

FairBotanicals

Indicates whether you are logged into your account.

Session

Cookie Name

Provider

Purpose

Duration

_ga

Google Analytics

Used to distinguish unique users. Assigns a randomly generated client identifier to each user.

2 years

Cookie Name

Provider

Purpose

Duration

_gid

Google Analytics

Used to distinguish unique users. Expires after 24 hours.

24 hours

_gat

Google Analytics

Used to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites.

1 minute

Cookie Name

Provider

Purpose

Duration

language_pref

FairBotanicals

Remembers your preferred language for the Site.

1 year

currency_pref

FairBotanicals

Remembers your preferred currency for pricing display.

1 year

Third Party

Purpose

Cookie Names

Privacy Policy

Google

Analytics 4

Website analytics and performance measurement. Helps us understand how visitors use our Site.

_ga, _gid, _gat

https://policies.google.com/privacy  

Stripe

Payment processing. Used to securely process credit card payments during checkout.

(various Stripe cookies)

https://stripe.com/privacy

Third Party

Purpose

Cookie Names

Privacy Policy

PayPal

Payment processing. Used to securely process PayPal payments during checkout.

(various PayPal cookies)

https://www.paypal.com/privacy

Browser

Instructions

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → Select preferred option

Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Select preferred option

Apple Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data → Select preferred option

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data → Select preferred option

If you disable…

Consequence

Strictly Necessary cookies

Our Site will not function properly. You will not be able to browse products, add items to your basket, or complete checkout.

Performance cookies

The Site will still function, but we will not be able to collect anonymous usage data to improve the Site. Your experience will not be affected.

Functional cookies

The Site will still function, but we will not remember your language or currency preferences. You may need to reselect these preferences on each visit.