This policy explains what cookies are, which ones VINPulse uses, why, and how you can control them. It works alongside our Privacy Policy.
Last updated: 18 June 2026Like most websites, VINPulse uses cookies to make the site work, to keep it secure, and to understand how it's used. We only set non-essential cookies with your consent. This policy tells you exactly what we use and how to change your mind at any time.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They let the site remember your actions and preferences over time. We also use similar technologies, such as pixels and local storage, which we refer to together as "cookies" in this policy.
We use cookies to:
Cookies on our site fall into these categories:
For accuracy, this table should be generated from a cookie scan of your live site. The rows below are common examples for a WordPress/Elementor site — confirm or replace them with your actual cookies (a consent tool like CookieYes or Complianz keeps this list current automatically).
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | VINPulse | Stores your cookie preferences | Necessary | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | VINPulse | Maintains your session during a visit | Necessary | Session |
| woocommerce_* | VINPulse | Cart and checkout functionality | Necessary | Session–2 days |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors for usage stats | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_<ID> | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for analytics | Analytics | 2 years |
| elementor | VINPulse | Remembers page-builder preferences | Functional | Persistent |
Some cookies are set by trusted third parties whose services we use — for example, our analytics provider and our payment provider, which may set cookies during checkout to keep payments secure and prevent fraud. These providers process data under their own privacy policies. We don't control third-party cookies, but you can manage them using the controls described below.
When you first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time:
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site — including checkout — from working properly.
We may update this policy as our use of cookies or the law changes; the current version is always the one on this page. Questions? Email support@vinpulse.co.uk. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
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