Cookie Policy (Taraherbal UK)
Last updated: [03/09/2025]
This Cookie Policy explains how Taraherbal UK (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://taraherbal.co.uk.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how and why we use cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Make our website function properly (e.g., shopping basket, login).
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Understand how our website is used and improve performance.
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Remember your preferences such as language and items saved.
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Deliver relevant marketing and personalised adverts.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
Example: remembering items in your shopping basket.
b) Performance Cookies
These collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent).
Example: Google Analytics.
c) Functionality Cookies
These remember choices you make (e.g., your region, saved items). They improve your browsing experience.
d) Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These collect information about your browsing habits to make advertising more relevant.
Example: Criteo personalised adverts.
4. Cookies in Use on Taraherbal
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
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woocommerce_cart_hash |
Stores shopping cart items | Session | Taraherbal |
woocommerce_items_in_cart |
Tracks cart data | Session | Taraherbal |
_ga |
Google Analytics – tracks usage | 2 years | |
_gid |
Google Analytics – tracks usage | 24 hours | |
_gat |
Limits Google Analytics requests | 1 minute | |
criteo_write_test |
Enables personalised adverts | Session | Criteo |
5. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be asked whether you consent to non-essential cookies. Only strictly necessary cookies will be set automatically.
You can:
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Change your preferences at any time via our cookie banner/settings.
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Block or delete cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see your browser’s help section.
6. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that also set cookies on your device. For details, see their policies:
7. Legal Basis
We use cookies in accordance with:
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UK GDPR
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Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on legitimate interest. All other cookies are processed based on your consent.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date above.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Phone/Whatsapp: +447456437009
📍 Address: [Taraherbal, 118-120 Mortimer Road, South Shields, NE33 4UQ]