Cookie Policy

Last updated: 20 April 2025  ·  Applies to: www.cybermerchant.co.uk

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types we use, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and give site owners insight into how visitors use the site. Cookies are widely used across the internet.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website operates correctly (strictly necessary cookies).
  • Remember preferences you have set (functional cookies).
  • Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it (analytics cookies).

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. We do not share cookie data with advertising networks.

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
__cf_bmCloudflareBot management and security protection30 minutes
_cfruidCloudflareUser session identification for DDoS protectionSession

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers. Disabling them may affect website functionality.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
nav_scrollCyber MerchantRemembers scroll position for navigation highlightSession
mobile_menuCyber MerchantRemembers mobile menu stateSession

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data is aggregated and anonymised — we cannot identify you personally from this information.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users and sessions (anonymised)2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsSession state persistence for GA42 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes users (anonymised)24 hours
_gatGoogle AnalyticsThrottle request rate1 minute

Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymisation enabled. We do not allow Google to use your data for its own advertising purposes. For more information see Google's Privacy Policy.

4. How to Manage Cookies

4.1 Browser settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
  • Block third-party cookies.
  • Block cookies from particular websites.
  • Block all cookies from being set.
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser.

Instructions for the most popular browsers:

Please note that if you delete or disable cookies, some features of this website may not work as intended.

4.2 Opt out of Google Analytics

You can prevent Google Analytics from tracking your activity by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites requesting they do not track you. There is currently no agreed standard for how websites should respond to this signal. We currently do not alter our data collection practices in response to Do Not Track signals, but we do not use your data for advertising purposes.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: