This Cookie Policy explains how Graphe Kingdom Press (operated by Wade McLennan, sole trader) uses cookies and similar technologies on GrapheKingdomPress.com (the “Website”), in line with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember your preferences, and give us information about how the site is used.
2. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies — Required for the Website to work, for example keeping items in your shopping basket, remembering you’re logged in, managing your subscription, and processing checkout securely. These cannot be switched off, as the site would not function properly without them.
Functional cookies — Remember your preferences (such as language or region) to improve your experience. Set only with your consent.
Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. pages visited, time spent) so we can improve it. Set only with your consent.
Payment processor cookies — Our payment providers, Stripe and PayPal, may set their own cookies during checkout and for managing recurring subscription payments, to enable secure payment processing and fraud prevention. These are necessary to complete your purchase.
Marketing cookies — Used to show you relevant offers for our books, resources, or merchandise, or to track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Set only with your consent.
3. Cookies used on this site
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Remembers basket contents | Strictly necessary | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Tracks items in basket | Strictly necessary | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Maintains customer session | Strictly necessary | 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Keeps you logged in | Strictly necessary | Session |
| Stripe cookies (e.g. __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid) | Fraud prevention, payment and subscription processing | Strictly necessary | Varies (see Stripe’s cookie policy) |
| PayPal cookies | Payment processing, fraud prevention | Strictly necessary | Varies (see PayPal’s cookie policy) |
| [Analytics cookie — to be confirmed] | Website analytics | Analytics (consent required) | Up to 2 years |
| [Marketing cookie — if applicable] | Advertising / remarketing | Marketing (consent required) | Varies |
This table is a starting point. It will be updated to reflect exactly what is installed once a cookie-scanning tool has run on the live site.
4. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit the Website, you’ll be shown a cookie banner where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link on this site once available.
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Website — including checkout and subscription management — from working properly.
Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties whose services appear on our pages (such as Stripe, PayPal, and any analytics or embedded content providers). We do not control these cookies — please refer to the relevant third party’s own cookie or privacy policy for details:
- Stripe: https://stripe.com/cookie-settings
- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/uk/legalhub/paypal/cookies-full
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in the law. The latest version will always be posted here.
7. Contact us
Wade McLennan, trading as Graphe Kingdom Press
4 Drawlings Close, St. Mellons, Cardiff, Wales, CF3 5RB, United Kingdom
Email: admin@graphekingdompress.com
Phone: +44 7346 813956
Website: https://GrapheKingdomPress.com