Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Archive Essentials ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit archiveessentials.co.uk. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide reporting information to website owners. Cookies set by the website owner are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies".

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our website to operate — these are referred to as "essential" cookies. Other cookies allow us to track and target the interests of our visitors to enhance their experience. Third parties serve cookies through our website for analytics and marketing purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our website functions.

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_shopify_y	Shopify	Shopify analytics	1 year
_shopify_s	Shopify	Shopify analytics relating to marketing and referrals	30 minutes
cart	Shopify	Stores your shopping cart contents	2 weeks
_secure_session_id	Shopify	Used in connection with navigation through a storefront	Session

Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used, or how effective our marketing campaigns are.

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website	24 hours

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_pin_unauth	Pinterest	Tracks the usage of services by unregistered users	1 year
_pinterest_ct_ua	Pinterest	Used by Pinterest to track the usage of services	1 year
tt_pixel_session_index	TikTok	Used by TikTok to track user behaviour and serve targeted advertising	Session
_ttp	TikTok	Used to measure and improve the performance of your advertising campaigns	1 year

How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie table above.

You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.