Cookie Policy

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

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.