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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12 June 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make sites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners.
This site sets a small number of strictly necessary cookies that do not require your consent. It can also set optional analytics cookies, but only after you choose “Accept” on our cookie banner. If you decline, or have not yet chosen, no analytics cookies are set.
Cookies we use
The following cookies may be set when you use this site:
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| esther_checkout | Strictly necessary | Maintains your checkout session while you complete a purchase. Set only when you proceed to checkout; cleared when your order is confirmed or the session expires. | 1 hour |
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled, as they are required for the site to function. Under UK PECR, they do not require your consent.
Analytics cookies (set only with your consent)
If you select “Accept” on our cookie banner, we load Google Tag Manager, which in turn enables analytics tools. These help us understand how the site is used. They are not loaded at all unless you give consent, and they are never used for our essential checkout or site functions.
When enabled, the following cookies may be set:
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors and measures how the site is used. | Up to 2 years |
| _gid, _gat | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors and limits the rate of requests. | 24 hours / 1 minute |
You can change or withdraw your choice at any time using the Cookie preferences link in the site footer. Withdrawing consent stops these cookies being set on your next visit; you may also delete existing cookies through your browser.
Third-party scripts
This site loads web fonts from Google Fonts. When your browser requests a font, your IP address is transferred to Google's servers. Google Fonts does not set cookies, but this transfer constitutes a limited form of data processing. You can read Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
If you proceed to checkout, Stripe's payment scripts are loaded from js.stripe.com. Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention purposes. These are strictly necessary to process your payment securely. Stripe's cookie policy is available at stripe.com/gb/privacy.
Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing ones, or be notified when a new cookie is set. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site from working correctly — in particular, the checkout flow requires the session cookie to function.
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
More information
For details on how we handle your personal data more broadly, see our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at estherdcs@thechicnoir.com.
