Cookie Policy
Version 1.0 · Effective date: 7 March 2026 · Gibbon-Brooks Ltd t/a F Sharp
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, to improve efficiency, and to provide information to the website owner.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies the F Sharp website (fsharpblades.co.uk) uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Who Sets Cookies on This Site
The F Sharp website is built and hosted on the Shopify platform. Most cookies on this site are set by Shopify as part of the platform's standard operation. We do not currently use third-party advertising or tracking cookies beyond those set by Shopify.
The data controller for cookies set by F Sharp is Gibbon-Brooks Ltd. For cookies set directly by Shopify, Shopify Inc. acts as a separate controller — see Shopify's Cookie Policy for full detail.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name / Type | Purpose | Duration | Set By |
|---|---|---|---|
| _shopify_session | Maintains your session while browsing — required for the site to function | Session | Shopify |
| _shopify_country | Remembers your country selection for localised content | Session | Shopify |
| cart | Stores your shopping cart contents between pages | 2 weeks | Shopify |
| _shopify_sa_p / _shopify_sa_t | Analytics cookies — tracks how visitors arrive at and navigate the site | Up to 30 days | Shopify |
| _shopify_y / _y | Analytics — unique visitor tracking to understand site usage | 1 year | Shopify |
| _shopify_s / _s | Analytics — session tracking to understand browsing patterns | 30 minutes | Shopify |
| secure_customer_sig | Identifies logged-in customers securely | 20 years | Shopify |
We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or any cookies that track your activity across other websites.
Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies are required for the website to function. They include session management, cart functionality, and security. These cannot be disabled without breaking the site. No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies under UK law.
Analytics Cookies help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This information is used in aggregate to improve our website. These cookies do not identify you personally.
Preference Cookies remember your settings — such as your country — to provide a more consistent experience on return visits.
Your Choices
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set.
Please be aware that disabling certain cookies — particularly strictly necessary cookies — may affect the functionality of the website. Cart, checkout, and session features may not work correctly without essential cookies.
Guidance on how to manage cookies in common browsers:
Google Chrome · Mozilla Firefox · Apple Safari · Microsoft Edge
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable law. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us.
Gibbon-Brooks Ltd t/a F Sharp
Hailsham, East Sussex
Email: hello@fsharpblades.co.uk
Phone: 07523 106496