COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: 18 October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Gekkho Gear (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, including our hosted club shops (“the Sites”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – stay on your device for a set period
First-party cookies – placed by us
Third-party cookies – placed by external providers (e.g., analytics or payment gateways)
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Make the website work properly (core functionality)
Enable secure checkout and process your orders
Remember your preferences (e.g., currency, login, basket items)
Improve website performance, user experience, and content
Analyse traffic and understand how people use our website
Support marketing and advertising, including personalised promotions
3. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to function and cannot be switched off.
They include:
WooCommerce cart and order processing cookies
Account/login session cookies
Security and anti-fraud cookies
Consent management cookies
Examples include:woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart, wp_woocommerce_session_*, PHPSESSID
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors use the Sites so we can improve speed, reliability and user experience.
Examples:
Google Analytics
Server performance tracking
Data gathered: pages visited, time on site, device type, traffic sources.
C. Functionality Cookies
Used to remember preferences and improve your experience.
Examples:
Remembering login information
Keeping items in your basket between sessions
Saving your club selection for club shop browsing
D. Advertising & Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant ads and measure marketing performance.
Examples:
Facebook Pixel
Google Ads tracking
Email and remarketing tools
These cookies track browsing behaviour across websites and may be used to build interest profiles.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party providers to set cookies on our Sites for:
Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Analytics (e.g., Google)
Advertising (e.g., Facebook)
Social media integration
These providers have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies via:
A. Our Cookie Consent Banner
On your first visit, you can choose:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage individual cookie categories
You can change your choices at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
B. Your Browser Settings
You can block or delete cookies through your browser.
Useful links:
Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
Safari: Preferences › Privacy
Firefox: Options › Privacy & Security
Edge: Settings › Cookies & site permissions
6. Cookies We May Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
woocommerce_cart_hash | Tracks cart contents | Session | Necessary |
woocommerce_items_in_cart | Tracks number of items in cart | Session | Necessary |
wp_woocommerce_session_* | Stores customer session | 2 days | Necessary |
_ga, _gid | Google Analytics tracking | 1–24 months | Analytics |
_fbp | Facebook advertising performance | 3 months | Advertising |
cookielawinfo-* | Records cookie consent preferences | 12 months | Necessary |
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and the “Last updated” date will be revised.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your data:
Gekkho Gear
Email: support@gekkhogear.com
Website: www.gekkhogear.com
