1. Summary
Cookies are small files stored on your browser or device. Similar technologies can include local storage, pixels, tags and device identifiers. Some are necessary for the site to work. Others, such as analytics, affiliate and advertising technologies, are optional and are only used when you consent.
2. Cookie categories
| Category | Purpose | Choice |
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3. Cookies and storage we may use
| Name/example | Category | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
gb_gdpr_v2 |
Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie consent choices. | Up to 180 days |
| PHP/session cookies | Strictly necessary | Security, admin login, CSRF protection and page operation. | Session or short-term |
| View/filter preferences | Preferences | Remember grid/list view, filters or display choices. | Session to 12 months |
| Analytics tags | Analytics | Measure visits, pages, searches, performance and popular categories. | Provider dependent |
| Affiliate redirect IDs | Affiliate tracking | Measure outbound partner clicks and commission attribution. | Provider dependent |
| Advertising pixels or remarketing tags | Advertising | Only if enabled: ad measurement, frequency, remarketing or campaign reporting. | Provider dependent |
4. How consent works
When you first visit, the banner lets you accept all, reject optional cookies, or customize by category. Optional scripts are blocked until the relevant category is accepted. You can update your choice at any time.
5. Browser controls
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking necessary cookies may cause parts of the website to stop working correctly.
6. Third-party cookies
When you click affiliate links or visit partner websites, third parties may set their own cookies. Their cookies are controlled by those third parties and are covered by their own policies.
7. Changes
We may update this policy when technologies, affiliate networks, analytics tools or legal requirements change.