Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners. This Cookie Policy explains how Wartens Ltd (trading as PartsHIRE) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website, remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your overall experience. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others help us improve performance and tailor content to your interests.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, account authentication, and shopping cart functionality. You cannot disable these cookies as the website would not function correctly without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cart_items | Stores your shopping cart contents | 30 days |
| auth_token | Keeps you signed in to your account | 7 days |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choices | 12 months |
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our site. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics: maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics: distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics: throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display advertisements that are relevant and engaging. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook: tracks visits across websites for ad targeting | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads: stores conversion data | 3 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies. Third parties include Stripe (payment processing), Google Analytics (website analytics), and social media platforms. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information on how they use cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Using browser-specific tools to manage cookie preferences
To manage cookies through your browser, visit the help section of your browser. Common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use some features.
6. Your Consent
By using our cookie consent tool when you first visit our website, you can choose which categories of cookies to allow. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the website to function. Analytics and marketing cookies will only be activated after you have given your explicit consent.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Wartens Ltd (trading as PartsHIRE)
8 Lyon Road, Milton Keynes, England, MK1 1EX
Phone: +44 1908 881 064
Email: privacy@partshire.co.uk