1. What cookies are
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help a website work and remember your choices. Similar technologies include local storage and pixels.
2. Categories we would use
- Essential — sign-in, security, basket contents and checkout. These cannot be switched off.
- Functional — remembering preferences such as a chosen filter or region.
- Analytics — understanding how pages are used so we can improve them. Set only with consent.
- Marketing — measuring campaigns and showing relevant ads on other sites. Set only with consent.
3. Managing cookies
A real deployment would show a consent banner on first visit and a settings link in the footer so you can change your choices at any time. You can also clear or block cookies in your browser settings, though essential features may stop working.
4. This prototype
This prototype stores a small amount of data in your browser's local storage to remember your demo basket. Nothing is sent to a server and no tracking cookies are used.
