Cookies Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
At XS-Stock.co.uk, we use cookies and similar technologies to help our website function properly, improve your shopping experience, understand how visitors use our website, and deliver relevant advertising.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your preferences.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, mobile phone or device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies, including pixels, tags, local storage, scripts and tracking technologies.
Your cookie choices
When you first visit our website, you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time using our Cookie Settings link.
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be switched off because they are required for core website functionality.
Categories of cookies we use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for shopping basket functionality, secure checkout, fraud prevention, security, authentication, cookie preference storage and website stability.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ab | Shopify | Storefront and admin functionality | 1 year | 1st Party |
| _orig_referrer | Shopify | Tracks referring path to the store | 2 weeks | 1st Party |
| identity_state | Shopify | Customer authentication and login state | 1 day | 1st Party |
| identity_customer_account_number | Shopify | Customer account functionality | 12 weeks | 1st Party |
| _secure_session_id | Shopify | Secure session tracking | 1 day | 1st Party |
| cart | Shopify | Stores basket information | 2 weeks | 1st Party |
| cart_currency | Shopify | Stores cart currency preference | 2 weeks | 1st Party |
| cart_sig | Shopify | Checkout integrity verification | 2 weeks | 1st Party |
| cart_ts | Shopify | Checkout timestamp management | 2 weeks | 1st Party |
| checkout_token | Shopify | Secure checkout processing | 1 year | 1st Party |
| secure_customer_sig | Shopify | Customer authentication security | 1 year | 1st Party |
| localization | Shopify | Stores regional preferences | 2 weeks | 1st Party |
| OptanonConsent | Consentmo / OneTrust | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year | 1st Party |
| OptanonAlertBoxClosed | Consentmo / OneTrust | Prevents repeat cookie banner display | 1 year | 1st Party |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Website Security | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session | 1st Party |
| ts / nsid | PayPal | Payment security and fraud prevention | Session | 3rd Party |
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance, navigation, product discovery and user experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes website users | 2 years | 1st Party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state | 2 years | 1st Party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours | 1st Party |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | 1st Party |
| _shopify_y | Shopify Analytics | Analytics and visitor tracking | 1 year | 1st Party |
| _shopify_s | Shopify Analytics | Identifies browsing session | 30 minutes | 1st Party |
| _landing_page | Shopify Analytics | Tracks landing pages | 2 weeks | 1st Party |
| _shopify_sa_t | Shopify Analytics | Marketing and referral analytics | 30 minutes | 1st Party |
| _shopify_sa_p | Shopify Analytics | Marketing and referral analytics | 30 minutes | 1st Party |
| JSESSIONID | New Relic | Website performance monitoring | Session | 3rd Party |
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language, region, login details and enhanced website functionality.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language | Website | Stores language preference | Persistent | 1st Party |
| SHOP_SESSION_TOKEN | Shopify | Maintains a secure browsing session | Session | 1st Party |
| remember_me | Shopify | Keeps users signed in where selected | 1 year | 1st Party |
| Amazon session cookies | Amazon | Embedded Amazon-related functionality | Various | 3rd Party |
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set by advertising partners including Google, Meta/Facebook and other providers. They may be used to deliver personalised advertising, measure advertising performance, limit repeated adverts, build advertising audiences and track conversions.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta/Facebook | Advertising and conversion tracking | 3 months | 1st Party |
| fr | Advertising delivery and measurement | 3 months | 3rd Party | |
| IDE | DoubleClick | Personalised advertising | 1 year | 3rd Party |
| test_cookie | DoubleClick | Verifies browser cookie support | 15 minutes | 3rd Party |
| NID | Stores advertising preferences | 6 months | 3rd Party | |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Video and advertising preferences | 6 months | 3rd Party |
| YSC | YouTube | Tracks video interactions | Session | 3rd Party |
| GPS | YouTube | Tracks mobile location-based interactions | Session | 3rd Party |
Third-party services
We may use trusted third-party providers, including Shopify, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta/Facebook, YouTube, PayPal, Amazon and Consentmo / OneTrust.
Managing cookies in your browser
Most web browsers allow you to view, delete, block or control cookies through browser settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of our website from working correctly.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have rights including access to your personal data, correction of inaccurate data, erasure, restriction of processing, objection to certain processing, withdrawal of consent and data portability.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us:
Email: support@xs-stock.co.uk