Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 3 June 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow our website to recognise your device, store your preferences, and keep items in your shopping bag as you move between pages.
2. The Cookies We Use
We use both "First-Party Cookies" (set directly by us via the Shopify platform) and "Third-Party Cookies" (set by partners like payment gateways and analytics providers). They fall into four main categories:
- Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary): These are required for the technical operation of our shop. They allow you to securely log into your customer account, add items to your cart, and complete our secure checkout process. These cannot be turned off.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: These collect completely anonymous data about how visitors interact with our website. They tell us which leather bags are viewed most frequently and help us identify and fix layout issues for mobile shoppers.
- Functional Cookies: These remember choices you make on our store, such as setting your preferred display currency (GBP for the UK or EUR for our European markets) or greeting you by name when you return.
- Targeting & Advertising Cookies: These track your browsing habits across sites to help show you relevant advertisements on social media platforms (like Instagram or Facebook) if you are looking for mid-premium leather goods.
3. Cookies We Use — Detailed Table
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_shopify_session |
Essential | Maintains your active session and keeps you logged in during your visit | Session |
_shopify_y |
Essential | Unique visitor token used by Shopify for analytics and fraud prevention | 1 year |
cart |
Essential | Stores the contents of your shopping cart between pages | 2 weeks |
_shopify_sa_p |
Performance | Tracks the source of your visit (e.g. search engine, social media) for analytics | 30 minutes |
_shopify_sa_t |
Performance | Records the time of your visit for analytics reporting | 30 minutes |
_ga |
Performance | Google Analytics — tracks anonymous visitor behaviour and site usage | 2 years |
_gid |
Performance | Google Analytics — distinguishes between individual users | 24 hours |
_fbp |
Targeting | Facebook/Meta Pixel — used to deliver relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram | 3 months |
_fbc |
Targeting | Facebook/Meta — records click data from Facebook ads | 3 months |
localization |
Functional | Remembers your preferred currency or language setting | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookie Policies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. You can review their individual cookie and privacy policies here:
5. How Long Do Cookies Stay on My Device?
- Session Cookies: These are temporary files that vanish the moment you close your web browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These stay on your device for a fixed period (ranging from a few days to 12 months) or until you manually clear them. They allow us to recognise you on your next visit.
6. How You Can Control Cookies
You have full control over non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences through the following methods:
- Our Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, a pop-up banner allows you to click "Accept All" or "Manage/Decline" non-essential tracking cookies. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer.
- Your Browser Settings: You can configure your internet browser (Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge) to reject or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will break our checkout process.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes to Shopify's technical structure or evolving UK and European data compliance laws. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or wish to withdraw your consent, please contact us at studio@auricleather.co.uk.
Our use of cookies is governed by the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.