2 How We Use Cookies
Carto Site uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the Platform, improve your shopping experience, and understand how our Platform is used. We also use cookies to deliver relevant content and, with your consent, to show you personalised advertisements.
We rely on your consent for non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, and preference cookies). Essential cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interests in operating a secure and functional Platform. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the settings described in Section 5.
By continuing to use our Platform after being presented with our cookie banner, and by not opting out, you consent to our use of non-essential cookies as described in this policy.
3 Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or adding items to your cart. Without these cookies, we cannot provide the services you request.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| carto_session | Maintains your login session | Session |
| carto_cart | Stores your shopping cart contents | 7 days |
| carto_csrf | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
| carto_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Functional / Preference Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, currency, or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| carto_lang | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| carto_currency | Remembers your currency preference | 1 year |
| carto_recently_viewed | Stores recently viewed products | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve Platform performance. They help us know which pages are most popular and how visitors navigate around the site. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — tracks unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — session persistence | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) Pixel — ad tracking | 90 days |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads — conversion tracking | 90 days |
4 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Platform are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control how these third parties use cookies. We recommend you review their respective privacy policies for more information:
- ›Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
- ›Meta (Facebook): facebook.com/policy/cookies
- ›Google Ads: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5 Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our Platform and some features may not function correctly.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies and to delete existing cookies. The methods vary by browser. Please refer to your browser's help documentation:
Industry Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the Your Online Choices (EU/UK) or Digital Advertising Alliance (US) opt-out pages.
6 Legal Basis & Compliance
Our use of cookies is governed by the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR. Under PECR, we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device, and we must provide clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent and are deployed on the basis of our legitimate interests in operating a secure and functional Platform. For all other cookies, we will seek your consent via our cookie banner before placing them on your device.
We review our use of cookies regularly to ensure compliance with applicable laws and best practices. If you have concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@carto.site or refer to the ICO's guidance at ico.org.uk.
7 Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we adopt new technologies, change our practices, or as required by applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you via a prominent notice on our Platform or, where appropriate, by email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8 Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Carto Site Ltd — Privacy Team
20 Fenchurch Street, Floor 14, London, EC3M 3BY, UK
Email: privacy@carto.site
Tel: +44 20 3987 6543
Web: www.carto.site