Cookie Policy
Official terms and regulatory standards governing your rights, orders, and botanical care provisions under English law.
Last Updated: 19 August 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit vanyaearth.co.uk. Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we provide full transparency and granular control over how cookies are utilized.
2. Cookie Classification & Storage Registry
Category A: Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website, shopping basket, user authentication, and secure checkout. They do not require prior consent under UK law.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vanya_session | vanyaearth.co.uk | Maintains secure customer session | Session | 1st Party |
| vanya_cart | vanyaearth.co.uk | Stores items in your shopping bag | 30 Days | 1st Party |
| vanya_cookie_consent | vanyaearth.co.uk | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 Year | 1st Party |
| __stripe_mid / sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention & payment authorization | 1 Year / 30 Min | 3rd Party |
Category B: Preference Cookies (Optional)
Help remember your UI choices, such as currency view or accessibility high-contrast settings.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vanya_currency | vanyaearth.co.uk | Remembers GBP currency preference | 1 Year | 1st Party |
Category C: Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)
Help us understand aggregated visitor traffic, top viewed formulations, and site speed without directly identifying individuals.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique anonymous sessions | 2 Years | 3rd Party |
| _ga_container | Google Analytics | Maintains anonymous telemetry state | 2 Years | 3rd Party |
Category D: Marketing & Targeting Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)
Used solely if you explicitly opt in to receive personalized promotions or social recommendations.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Platforms | Measures ad effectiveness | 90 Days | 3rd Party |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
- You can update or withdraw your consent at any time using our [Cookie Preference Centre](#manage-cookies).
- We never use pre-ticked consent boxes. Optional analytics and marketing technologies remain deactivated until you provide affirmative opt-in consent.
Your Current Privacy Preferences
You can review, modify, or withdraw your cookie consent preferences at any time under UK PECR & GDPR regulations.
B FUTURE INNOVATION UK LTD
114 Hope Street, Sheerness, England, ME12 1QD
Company Reg: 15978560
VAT Reg: GB 488 4181 50
Governing Jurisdiction: England & Wales