How we use cookies to improve your experience and help us run our online shop.
Last updated: October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Clark & Partners uses on clarkshop.co.uk, and how you can control them. By continuing to browse our website you consent to our use of cookies as described below.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as items in your basket or login status) over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter information every time you visit.
Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
We group the cookies on our site into four categories:
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as adding a product to your basket, logging in, or filling in a form.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
woocommerce_cart_hash |
WooCommerce | Remembers the contents of your shopping basket | Session |
woocommerce_items_in_cart |
WooCommerce | Indicates whether your basket contains products | Session |
wp_woocommerce_session_* |
WooCommerce | Stores your session data to maintain your basket and checkout | 2 days |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
WordPress | Confirms you are logged in to your account | Session / 14 days |
wordpress_sec_* |
WordPress | Security cookie used in the WordPress admin area | Session |
wp-settings-* |
WordPress | Stores your account interface preferences | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
Server | Maintains your browsing session on the server | Session |
cookielawinfo-* |
Cookie consent plugin | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site — which pages are most popular, where visitors come from, and how they move around the site. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Maintains session state across pages for GA4 | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users — stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle the rate of requests to Google Analytics servers | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Tag Manager | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency | 3 months |
These cookies track your browsing activity to help us show you relevant advertising and measure how effective our marketing campaigns are. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp |
Facebook Pixel (Meta) | Used to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of Facebook advertisements | 3 months |
_fbc |
Facebook Pixel (Meta) | Stores the last click attribution for Facebook ads | 3 months |
fr |
Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products | 3 months | |
wc_* |
WhatConverts | Tracks lead source and call tracking data to identify which marketing channels generate enquiries | 30 days |
_wc_* |
WhatConverts | Session tracking for WhatConverts lead attribution | Session / 30 days |
_gcl_aw |
Google Ads | Tracks Google Ads conversion data | 3 months |
_gcl_dc |
Google Ads / DoubleClick | Used for ad campaign measurement and retargeting | 3 months |
These cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation, such as remembering your currency preference or whether you've dismissed a notice. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
woocommerce_recently_viewed |
WooCommerce | Tracks recently viewed products to show personalised recommendations | Session |
store_notice* |
WooCommerce | Remembers whether you have dismissed a store notice | Session |
We use the following third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. Each has its own privacy and cookie policy, which we encourage you to review:
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can choose which categories of cookies to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website — for example, you may not be able to complete a purchase if essential cookies are blocked.
Prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits across all websites.
Install opt-out add-on ›Manage how Meta uses your data for advertising across Facebook and Instagram.
Manage ad settings ›Control personalised ads served by Google across Search, YouTube, and partner sites.
Manage Google ads ›Most browsers let you view, block, and delete cookies. Find your browser's instructions below.
Browser instructions ›Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time — for example, if we add new third-party services or change how we use cookies. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check back periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch:
Our team is happy to help with any privacy or cookie queries.
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