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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 9 June 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve the user experience, and to provide information to the website owner.
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to obtain your explicit consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function do not require consent.
Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cart | Shopify | Stores the contents of your shopping cart | Session |
| _shopify_s | Shopify | Shopify analytics session tracking | 30 minutes |
| _shopify_y | Shopify | Shopify analytics persistent tracking | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | The Dog Store | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve it. They are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores session state | 2 years |
| smile_analytics | Smile.io | Tracks loyalty programme interactions | 1 year |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of advertising and show relevant product advertising. They are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta | Distinguishes browser activity for Meta advertising measurement | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta | Records advertising attribution information when present | 3 months |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as remembering your preferences. They are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| smile_session | Smile.io | Maintains your loyalty programme session | Session |
| customer_auth | Shopify | Keeps you logged in to your account | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of this website. You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a new cookie is set. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website, including your ability to add items to your basket or complete a purchase.
For more information about managing cookies in your browser, visit aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this website are set by third-party services (Shopify, Google Analytics, Meta and Smile.io). These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies which govern how they use the data collected. We do not control these third-party cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last updated. We will notify you of significant changes via a notice on the website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hello@thedogstore.uk.