Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Keep your information secure

We use cookies on Templates UK for the following purposes:

Essential Website Functionality

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as:

• Remembering items in your shopping cart
• Maintaining your cookie consent preferences
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud
• Enabling access to purchased templates

Analytics and Performance

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us:

• Identify which pages are most popular
• Understand user navigation patterns
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Detect and fix technical issues

Important: We use IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which means your full IP address is never stored. We do not share your personal data with Google beyond standard analytics information.

Payment Processing

When you make a purchase, PayPal may set cookies to process your payment securely. These cookies are only active during the checkout process and are essential for completing transactions.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies used on Templates UK:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	12 months
template_access	Maintains access to purchased templates	12 months
cart_session	Remembers items in your shopping cart	Session
security_token	Protects against cross-site request forgery	Session

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Cookie Name	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

Payment Cookies

These cookies are set by PayPal during the checkout process.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
paypal_session	Maintains secure payment session	Session
LANG	Remembers language preference for PayPal	Session
ts_c	PayPal security and fraud prevention	Session

Note: PayPal cookies are subject to PayPal's own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their cookie policy at paypal.com/cookie-policy.

Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit Templates UK, you'll see our cookie banner where you can:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
• Reject Non-Essential: Only use essential cookies
• Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or clicking here.

Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View which cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser

Find instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function properly.

Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018), you have rights regarding cookies and the data they collect:

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through our banner or browser settings.

Right to Access

You can request information about the data collected through cookies by contacting us.

Right to Deletion

You can delete cookies from your device at any time through your browser settings.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your data through cookies for analytics purposes.

For more information about your data protection rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.

When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you through our cookie banner (if the changes affect your consent choices)
• Ask for your renewed consent where required by law

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.