This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Busy Bees Creative Studio website, and how you can control them.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our website, and improve your overall experience.
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, services you have requested (such as adding items to your shopping cart) cannot be provided.
Examples include:
Legal basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 24 hours
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
Examples include:
Legal basis: Legitimate interests and/or consent
Duration: Up to 12 months
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.
We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Google Analytics only operates when you have given consent.
Legal basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 26 months
These cookies track your browsing activity to help us understand how visitors use our website. We only use these cookies with your consent.
We use:
Legal basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 26 months
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:
Stripe uses cookies to process payments securely and prevent fraud. These cookies are necessary for payment processing.
For more information: Stripe Privacy Policy
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. These cookies are only set with your consent.
For more information: Google Privacy Policy
To opt out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking here.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
How to manage cookies in different browsers:
Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not work properly, and you may need to re-enter information. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Stores items in your shopping cart | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Tracks items in your cart | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session | Maintains your session | 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in | Keeps you logged in (if you have an account) | Session |
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics – distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics – distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that lets you tell websites you don’t want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Busy Bees Creative Studio
Wainstalls Mill Suite 1
Wainstalls Road
Halifax
HX2 7TJ
Email: bu********************@***il.com
Last updated: November 2025