Cookies Policy

Website: https://bettysmeats.co.uk
Contact: shop@bettysmeats.co.uk

This Cookie Policy explains how Betty’s Meats uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, in line with UK law (PECR and GDPR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as preferences or login status. Cookies can be:

Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for different purposes. These cookies help improve website functionality, enhance user experience, and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

Cookie Type	Purpose	Examples / Plugins	Retention
Necessary / Essential	Required for website functionality, account login, shopping cart, and security. These cookies ensure core features of the site work properly.	WooCommerce login & cart cookies, Cloudflare Bot Management (`__cf_bm`), Akismet (spam/form protection), Hello Plus theme scripts	Session or up to 2 weeks (login/session-specific)
Functional / Preferences	Store user preferences, accessibility settings, and plugin-specific functionality to enhance the browsing experience.	Elementor & Elementor Pro (`ea11y-global-state`, `ea11y-session-state`), Pojo Accessibility, Image Optimization, Send App (functional scripts), WooCommerce Product Addons, WooCommerce Xero	Session – 1 year
Analytics / Performance	Collect anonymous data to understand how visitors use the website and improve functionality.	Google Analytics (`_ga`, `_gid`, `_gat`), Sourcebuster (`sbjs_*`)	1–2 years
Marketing / Advertising	Track visitor behaviour for marketing purposes. Currently not used on this site, but may include third-party integrations such as email, ad networks, or analytics in the future.	Send App (email/lead scripts), third-party integrations	Varies; up to 1 year

Cookies We Use

We use cookies to improve website functionality, enhance your browsing experience, and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

a. WooCommerce Cookies

Purpose: Store cart contents, login sessions, product preferences, and support checkout functionality.
Example cookies / plugins: woocommerce_items_in_cart, wp_woocommerce_session_, WooCommerce Payments, WooCommerce PayPal Payments, WooCommerce Product Addons, WooCommerce Xero.
Retention: Session-based or up to 2 weeks.
Notes: Essential for site functionality; controlled via CookieYes.

b. Google Analytics

Purpose: Tracks anonymised visitor behaviour such as pages visited, time spent, and device type to improve website performance.
Example cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat.
Retention: 1–2 years.
More info: Google Privacy Policy.

c. Comment / Login Cookies

Purpose: Save your name, email, website, and screen options when leaving comments or logging in.
Retention:
- Comments: 1 year
- Login sessions: 2 days–2 weeks

d. Functional / Preference Cookies

Purpose: Store accessibility preferences, plugin settings, and other user-selected options for a consistent experience.
Example cookies / plugins:
- Elementor & Elementor Pro: ea11y-global-state, ea11y-session-state
- Pojo Accessibility
- Image Optimization
- Send App (functional scripts)
Retention: Session – 1 year.

e. Sourcebuster Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Collect anonymized data about the source of visits and user interactions.
Example cookies: sbjs_*
Retention: Session.

f. Essential Third-Party Cookies

Purpose: Some third-party services require essential cookies to function properly, e.g., Cloudflare Bot Management.
Example cookies: __cf_bm
Retention: 1 hour (Cloudflare).
Notes: These cookies do not store personal information and are necessary for website security and performance.

Consent

Non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, marketing) are only set after you provide consent via the cookie banner. You can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage preferences

You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or revisiting the cookie banner.

Managing and Deleting Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies using your browser settings:

Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac

Please note that disabling necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at https://bettysmeats.co.uk.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or your data, contact us at: shop@bettysmeats.co.uk