What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve your browsing experience, and provide information to the site owner. Cookies cannot harm your device and do not contain personal information such as your name, address, or payment details.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time — see “Managing Your Cookies” below.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enable essential website functions such as your shopping basket, to remember your preferences, and to keep your browsing session secure. We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioural tracking purposes.
Cookies We Use
Essential Website Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as adding items to your basket, logging in, or setting your privacy preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Stores a reference to the contents of your shopping basket | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Records whether your basket contains any items | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Maintains your unique shopping session so your basket and selections are remembered as you browse | 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Identifies you as a logged-in user after you sign in to your account | Session / 14 days if “Remember Me” is selected |
| wordpress_sec_* | Used for security purposes to authenticate logged-in users | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Stores your individual display preferences | 1 year |
| wp-settings-time-* | Records the time your display preferences were set | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your browsing session on the server | Session |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Records whether you have acknowledged our cookie notice | 1 year |
Payment Provider Cookies
When you proceed to checkout, our payment partners may set their own cookies to process your transaction securely. These are managed by the respective providers and are subject to their own privacy policies.
| Provider | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Fraud prevention, secure payment processing, and session management during checkout | Stripe Privacy Policy |
| PayPal | Authentication, fraud detection, and payment processing when PayPal is selected | PayPal Privacy Policy |
Managing Your Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, though please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality of our website — for example, you may not be able to add items to your basket or complete checkout.
To manage cookies in your browser, follow the instructions for your specific browser:
For more general information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time, for example if we add new functionality to our website that uses additional cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@sugarruffles.co.uk.
Last updated: April 2026
