This Cookie Policy explains how WinUTrips Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality: To enable core features like user authentication and security
- Remember preferences: To store your cookie consent choices
- Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website
- Payment processing: To facilitate secure payments through Stripe
3. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and basic accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the site to work.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|
next-auth.session-token | WinUTrips | Maintains your logged-in session securely | 24 hours |
next-auth.csrf-token | WinUTrips | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
next-auth.callback-url | WinUTrips | Stores the URL to redirect to after authentication | Session |
cookie-consent | WinUTrips | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
4. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience. These cookies collect information anonymously, including the number of visitors, where visitors came from, and the pages they viewed.
You can opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner or by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users to understand site usage | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for short-term tracking | 24 hours |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies.
5.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)
We use Stripe to process payments securely. Stripe may set cookies to help prevent fraud and facilitate payment processing. For more information, see Stripe's Privacy Policy.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|
__stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and payment processing | 1 year |
__stripe_sid | Stripe | Session identification for payment processing | 30 minutes |
5.2 Google (Analytics)
Google Analytics cookies are set when you consent to analytics tracking. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
6. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference is saved in a cookie for future visits.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.
6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly. For example:
- You may not be able to log in to your account
- Your shopping basket may not work properly
- Security features may be compromised
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.