We use cookies to keep our website working, process payments securely via Stripe, and with your consent understand how our site is used. This policy explains exactly which cookies we use, why, and how you can control them.
This Cookie Policy explains how Cryotech Computers ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, cryotechcomputers.net. We use cookies to keep our website functioning correctly, to understand how visitors use our site, and to provide a better shopping experience. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit such as your preferred settings or the items in your shopping cart. Cookies cannot harm your device and do not contain personally identifiable information on their own.
There are different types of cookies:
- Session cookies temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- First party cookies set directly by Cryotech Computers.
- Third party cookies set by external services we use (such as Stripe for payments).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To keep your shopping cart working correctly as you browse the site.
- To keep you logged in to your account during your visit.
- To remember your cookie consent choices via CookieYes.
- To process payments securely via Stripe.
- To understand how visitors navigate our website so we can improve it.
- To prevent fraud and protect the security of our site and your transactions.
Cookies We Use
The tables below describe the cookies set on cryotechcomputers.net, organised by category.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as adding a product to your cart, logging in, or submitting a form. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work correctly as a result.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Cryotech / WooCommerce | Stores a hash of your cart contents so WooCommerce can detect when the cart changes and update the cart widget accordingly. | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Cryotech / WooCommerce | Indicates whether your cart contains items. Used to display the cart item count in the navigation. | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Cryotech / WooCommerce | Maintains your shopping session, including cart contents and checkout data, so your basket is preserved as you browse. | 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Cryotech / WordPress | Keeps you authenticated during your session once you have logged in to your account. | Session / 14 days (if "Remember Me" is selected) |
| wordpress_sec_* | Cryotech / WordPress | A security token used to validate login sessions and protect your account from unauthorised access. | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Cryotech / WordPress | Stores user interface preferences (admin area only). Not set for non logged in visitors. | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Cryotech / PHP | A general server side session identifier used by PHP to associate your requests during a single browsing session. | Session |
Cookie Consent Cookies
These cookies record your cookie preferences so we do not have to ask you again on every visit. They are set by CookieYes, the consent management platform we use to comply with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Stores your cookie consent preferences (which categories you have accepted or rejected) so your choices are respected on return visits. | 1 year |
| CookieLawInfoConsent | CookieYes | Records the consent state for cookie categories at the time of your last visit, enabling the banner to behave correctly on subsequent pages. | 1 year |
Payment & Security Cookies
These cookies are set by Stripe, our payment processor, when you proceed to checkout. Stripe uses them to detect fraudulent transactions and to keep your payment session secure. We do not have access to or control over the information collected by Stripe cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | A fraud prevention cookie used by Stripe to identify your device across separate payment sessions, helping to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions. | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | A session level fraud prevention cookie that ties together Stripe API calls made during your current checkout session. | 30 minutes |
| __stripe_orig_props | Stripe | Used by Stripe to record the original device properties at the start of a checkout session for fraud risk evaluation. | Session |
| m | Stripe | A machine identifier cookie used by Stripe to detect and prevent fraudulent use of its payment infrastructure. | 2 years |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website for example, which pages are most visited and whether users encounter any errors. This information helps us improve our site. These cookies only run if you have given your consent via the cookie banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state between page loads and store a unique session identifier. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Used to distinguish users within a 24 hour period. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high traffic sites. | 1 minute |
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred currency or whether you have previously dismissed a notice) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video. These cookies only run if you have given your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_recently_viewed | Cryotech / WooCommerce | Stores the product IDs of recently viewed items so the "Recently Viewed" widget can display them on product pages. | Session |
| store_notice[notice-id] | Cryotech / WooCommerce | Records whether you have dismissed a store wide notice, so it is not shown again during the same session. | Session |
Third Party Services
Our website integrates with several third party services, each of which may set their own cookies or use similar tracking technologies. We do not control these third party cookies. The main third parties are:
- Stripe Our payment processor. Stripe cookies are essential for completing secure transactions. For more information, see Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- WooCommerce (Automattic) The ecommerce platform powering our shop. WooCommerce sets cookies to manage your cart and session. For more information, see Automattic's Privacy Policy.
- CookieYes Our cookie consent management platform. CookieYes sets cookies to record your consent choices. For more information, see CookieYes's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics If you consent, Google Analytics cookies allow us to measure and analyse website traffic. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt out Browser Add on.
Your Cookie Choices
Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), you have the right to choose which non essential cookies you allow. When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear giving you the option to accept or reject each category of cookie. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies that have already been set.
- Block third party cookies.
- Block all cookies from all or specific websites.
- Set your browser to notify you when a site attempts to set a cookie.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will impair your ability to use the website, including adding items to your cart and completing purchases. For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit aboutcookies.org.
Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases for the use of cookies:
- Legitimate interests Strictly necessary and security cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a functioning, secure website and ecommerce service.
- Consent Analytics, marketing, and functional cookies are only activated upon your explicit consent, which you provide via the CookieYes consent banner. You may withdraw your consent at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, the services we offer, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. If changes significantly affect how your data is processed, we will display a notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, or wish to exercise any of your data rights, please contact us:
- Email: cryotech@cryotechcomputers.com
- Website: cryotechcomputers.net/contact
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data rights have been infringed.