Cookie Policy
Last updated: 30/09/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how GroveGear (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on grovegear.co.uk (the “Website”). It should be read together with our Terms & Conditions, Acceptable Use Policy and Privacy Policy.
1. Who we are
- Trading name: GroveGear
- Company: NORTHFOX LIMITED (Company number: 15982475)
- Registered address: Academy House, 11 Dunraven Place, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, United Kingdom, CF31 1JF
- Email (support): info@grovegear.co.uk
- B2B: b2b@grovegear.co.uk
- Phone: +44 7418 623744
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve your experience, and to provide information to site owners. We also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, pixels/tags (e.g., analytics or advertising tags), SDKs, and device identifiers. We call all of these together “cookies”.
3. How we classify cookies
We group cookies we use into the following categories:
- Strictly necessary required for core site functions (security, checkout, log-in). These do not require consent.
- Preferences remember your choices (currency, language, cookie preferences).
- Analytics help us understand usage and improve the site (aggregated statistics).
- Marketing used to deliver and measure advertising (with your consent).
Under UK GDPR and PECR, we rely on consent for non-essential cookies (Preferences/Analytics/Marketing). We rely on legitimate interests for Strictly necessary cookies as they are essential for the service you request (e.g., basket, checkout, security).
4. Your choices
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
- Browser controls: You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. If you block essential cookies, some features may not function.
- Analytics/Ads opt-outs: See provider links in section 7.
- Do Not Track & GPC: Where technically possible, we honour browser “Global Privacy Control” signals for non-essential cookies.
5. Cookies we set
5.1 Strictly necessary (no consent required)
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart | Maintains cart state across pages | grovegear.co.uk (WooCommerce) | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Anonymous unique code for cart/checkout | grovegear.co.uk | 2 days |
| cookie_consent, cookie_preferences | Saves your cookie consent choices | grovegear.co.uk | 6–12 months |
| currency, country | Remembers currency/region for pricing | grovegear.co.uk | 1–12 months |
| __cf_bm / bot check (if used) | Security & bot mitigation | Cloudflare (if enabled) | up to 30 minutes |
5.2 Preferences (consent)
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| ux_builder_recent, layout_pref | Improves UI experience and remembers layout/theme choices | grovegear.co.uk (theme) | 1–12 months |
5.3 Analytics (consent)
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid, _gat or GA4 equivalents | Usage statistics and performance insights | Google Analytics | _ga 2 years; others 1 day–1 minute |
5.4 Marketing (consent)
| Cookie / Pixel | Purpose | Provider | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp (Meta Pixel) | Ad measurement and personalised adverts | Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram) | 3 months |
| _gcl_au (Google Ads) | Ad click/attribution | Google Ads | 3 months |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC (if YouTube embeds) | Video preferences and viewing | YouTube | 6 months / Session |
The specific cookies used may vary over time as we improve the Website. Your consent banner will always reflect the current set in use.
6. Cookie retention
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until their expiry or until you clear them. Retention periods above are typical and may vary slightly by provider updates.
7. Third-party services & opt-outs
- Google Analytics: Browser opt-out | How Google uses data
- Google Ads: Ad Settings
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram): Ad Preferences
- YouTube: Google/YouTube cookies
8. Children
Our Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly place cookies for profiling children.
9. International transfers
Some providers (e.g., Google, Meta) may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, they use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses. See their privacy notices for details.
10. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect legal or technical changes. If changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify you. The “Last updated” date shows the latest version.
11. Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your choices, contact:
- Email: info@grovegear.co.uk
- B2B: b2b@grovegear.co.uk
- Address: Academy House, 11 Dunraven Place, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, United Kingdom, CF31 1JF
- Phone: +44 7418 623744