Cookie notice

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files that a website can save on your device. Some websites also use similar tools, such as local storage in your browser. This notice covers both.

Does this website set cookies when you arrive?

No. When you open this website, it sets no cookies. A banner asks if we can use Google Analytics cookies. Nothing from Google loads until you tap "Accept".

Our fonts and photos come from our own website, not from other companies.

How do we count visits?

If you tap "Accept", we use Google Analytics and the Google Ads tag. They set cookies (names start with `_ga`, `_gid`, `_gcl` and `_gac`) that last up to 2 years. They tell us how many people visit, which pages they look at, and whether they call, send a form or buy, and whether they came from one of our Google adverts. Google processes this data for us. See how Google uses this information.

If you tap "Reject", none of these load and no cookies are set. We save your choice on your device so the banner does not ask again.

You can change your mind at any time with "Cookie settings" at the bottom of every page.

What is saved when you use the shop?

Nothing is saved until you add an item to your cart.

When you add an item, your browser saves your cart in its local storage, on your own device. The cart needs this to work. It is not sent to us until you go to checkout. It stays on your device until you empty your cart or clear your browser data.

What happens when you pay?

When you press "Place order and pay", you go to a payment page run by Stripe. Stripe sets its own cookies on its own website. It uses them to take your payment and to stop fraud. See Stripe's privacy policy.

What happens when you tap "Show map"?

The Google map on our visit page does not load until you tap "Show map". When you tap it, the map loads from Google. Google may then set its own cookies and see your IP address. If you do not tap, nothing loads from Google. See how Google uses cookies.

Are there cookies for staff?

Yes, one. Our staff update this website in an editor called Sanity, on the page /studio. When a staff member signs in, Sanity sets a login cookie. This happens only on that page, and only for staff. Visitors to the rest of the website do not get it.

What does our host keep?

Our host, Netlify, keeps short-term technical logs, such as IP addresses, to keep the website working and secure. Our privacy notice explains this.

What about links to other websites?

Links to WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Google Maps, the makers' websites and the FCA register go to other websites. Those websites have their own cookie notices.

The "Share to Facebook" link opens Facebook's own page. Nothing loads from Facebook until you tap it.

How can you control this?

You can clear cookies and local storage at any time in your browser settings. If you clear the local storage for this website, your cart empties.

How do you contact us?

Email info@southwestpowersports.co.uk or call 01288 350724.