Cookies Policy
General Information about Cookies
What are Cookies?
HTTP Cookies (also called web cookie, Internet cookie or browser cookie) are text files containing small amounts of data generated by a website. These files are stored on a user's device (computer, mobile phone) by your web browser while you are browsing a website.
When you visit a website, your computer, web-browser or mobile device downloads these files (cookies). Cookies were designed to provide websites with a reliable mechanism for remembering stateful information. Because webpages are stateless (they have no memory), they cannot easily pass information between each other.
Cookies enable websites to provide this memory for web pages. They store information between visits and support security purposes such as user login to internet banking or webmail.
Common uses include:
- Remembering shopping basket contents during online purchases
- Supporting user login to websites
- Analyzing website traffic and user browsing activity
- Tracking user behavior patterns and page visits
Types of Cookies
Session vs Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies: Stored in browser memory, contain no expiration date, and expire when the browser closes. Example: Remember shopping cart items.
Persistent Cookies: Also called permanent or stored cookies. Stored on user's device hard disk with an expiration date. Examples: Store login information, remember language preferences.
First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
First-Party Cookies: Set directly by the website being visited.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by a domain other than the one being visited. When browsers fetch elements from other sites, those sites can set cookies.
Your Consent About Cookies
When visiting this website for the first time, a "cookie consent" banner displays at the page bottom. By clicking "Accept," you consent to cookie usage and the terms outlined. Once you accept initially, you won't need to consent again on subsequent visits (unless you delete all cookies and return).
Use of Cookies by Gerrards (Precious Metals) Ltd
Why Gerrards Uses Cookies
Websites like gerrardsbullion.com use HTTP cookies to record information including internet domain, host names, IP addresses, browser software, operating system types, clickstream patterns, and access dates/times.
Gerrards uses cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality (shopping cart, session authentication)
- Improve website functionalities, performance, and user experience
- Analyze non-personal information for trends and statistics
How Gerrards Uses Cookies
All cookies used on gerrardsbullion.com contain hashed data to ensure user and customer privacy. No cookies store plain text data.
The Information Commissioner Office distinguishes between "strictly necessary" and "non-necessary cookies." Below is the complete list organized by category.
Note: We have no control over third-party cookies listed. For privacy and cookie information from these providers, consult:
- Google: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Analytics: marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/
- Google Maps: cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms/
- Youtube: youtube.com/about/policies/
- Trading View: uk.tradingview.com/privacy-policy/
- Facebook: en-gb.facebook.com/policy.php
- Twitter: twitter.com/en/privacy
- Linkedin: linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Title | Cookie Name | Type | Expires | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Consent Notice | Store_noticed{HASH} | Session | Session | Set when clicking "Accept" in the Cookie Consent banner. |
| Login | WordPress_logged_in | HTTP only Secure | Session | Stored in browser and destroyed upon logout. |
| Shopping Cart | Wp_woocommerce_session_{HASH} | HTTP only Secure | 2 days | Tracks shopping cart items. |
| Shopping Cart | Woocommerce_number_items_in_cart | - | Session | Tracks cart contents. |
| Shopping Cart | Woocommerce_cart_hash | - | Session | Tracks cart contents. |
| Google Maps | OGP, OGPC | Third party | 2 months | Enables Google Maps API functionality. |
Non-Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Title | Cookie Name | Type | Expires | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga_{HASH} | Third Party | 2 years | Gathers information and analyzes user interaction. |
| Google Analytics | UULE | Third Party | 1 day | Google Tracking. |
| Google Tracking | NID | Third Party | 6 months | Google tracking and advertising. |
| Google Tracking | SSID, SIDCC | Third Party | Various | Google tracking. |
| Google Maps, Youtube | CONSENT, APISID | Third Party | Various | Consent tracking and usage measurement. |
| Google Advertising | 1P_JAR | Third Party | 1 month | Google advertising cookie for ad targeting. |
| Social Media | __unam | Third party | - | Social media sharing buttons. |
| CloudFlare | __cfduid | Third party Secure | 1.5 years | CloudFlare identifies trusted web traffic. |
| WooCommerce | Tk_ai | Third party | Session | Analytics for WooCommerce/JetPack. |
| Trading View | sp_id.cf1a, sp_sess.cf1a, _utm* | Third party | Varies | Price charts for precious metals. |
Cookies Stored on Your Computer
| Title | Cookie Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comments Cookies | Comment_author_{HASH} | Stored when publishing a comment. Expires after one year. |
| Post Like Cookie | Mfn_post_love | Created when clicking the like/heart icon on posts. |
Manage Cookies on This Website
Find Out Current Cookies
Use your web browser's developer tools to identify cookies currently used when visiting different pages on this website.
For more cookie information, including viewing set cookies and managing/deleting them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org
Notice About Disabling Cookies
Some website parts require accepting cookies. First-party and session cookies enable the website to function properly.
If you withhold consent, block, or delete cookies, you may not access all website areas or the site may not work properly. For example, disabling cookies may prevent the shopping cart from saving items or require re-entering login details.
How to Disable Cookies
You can opt-out of our cookies anytime. Activate relevant settings in your browser:
Delete Persistent Cookies
You can delete previously set persistent cookies manually or configure your browser to delete cookies at set intervals.
Company Information
Gerrards (Precious Metals) Ltd trading as Gerrards Bullion is an associate of the London Bullion Market Association and London Platinum and Palladium Market.
Company Registration No.: 01528315
VAT No.: 354 3405 70
Address: 63-66 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8LE, UK
Phone: 0207 242 6521
Email: [email protected]
