Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Last Updated: October 12, 2026
At Verdara Hemp UK ("we," "our," or "us"), we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to ensure smooth functionality, improve your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and deliver tailored marketing content.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control or manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
This document complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide analytical information to website owners.
Key Terminology
First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website domain (verdarahemp.co.uk).
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external partners or service providers (e.g., Google Analytics, payment processors, social networks).
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your web browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified duration or until manually deleted.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following operational, analytical, and marketing purposes:
Essential Operations: Enabling you to navigate the store, add items to your shopping cart, and securely check out.
Age Verification: Remembering your age verification status to ensure compliance with legal age requirements for hemp and CBD sales.
Performance & Optimization: Understanding how users interact with our site so we can identify errors, test new features, and enhance usability.
Personalization: Remembering choices you make (such as currency or location settings) to offer an improved experience.
Targeted Advertising: Displaying relevant promotions and measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions taken by you, such as logging in, filling out forms, or adding products to your shopping cart.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
| _session_id | Verdara Hemp UK | Maintains active shopping session and basket contents. | Session | First-Party |
| cart_sig | Verdara Hemp UK | Secures shopping cart integrity during checkout. | 14 days | First-Party |
| age_verified | Verdara Hemp UK | Remembers age verification completion (18+ check). | 30 days | First-Party |
| cookie_consent | Verdara Hemp UK | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 1 year | First-Party |
B. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or live chat support widgets.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
| locale | Verdara Hemp UK | Stores chosen language and regional preferences. | 1 year | First-Party |
| __tawkuuid | Tawk.to / Customer Chat | Maintains user session state for live chat customer support. | 6 months | Third-Party |
C. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for site usage analytics. | 2 years | Third-Party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Preserves session state for Google Analytics 4. | 2 years | Third-Party |
| _hjSessionUser_* | Hotjar | Tracks user interaction patterns to optimize layout. | 1 year | Third-Party |
D. Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
| _fbp | Meta / Facebook | Used to deliver targeted advertisements and measure conversions. | 3 months | Third-Party |
| klaviyo_id | Klaviyo | Tracks website behavior to deliver tailored promotional emails. | 1 year | Third-Party |
4. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
Web Beacons / Pixel Tags: Tiny graphics embedded in emails or web pages that track whether a message has been opened or a link clicked.
Local Storage: HTML5 local storage used by web browsers to store information locally to optimize performance.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
Some features on our website rely on third-party vendors. These third parties may set cookies on your device when you browse our website:
Google Analytics: Google Privacy & Terms
Meta (Facebook): Meta Cookie Policy
Klaviyo: Klaviyo Privacy Policy
Stripe / Payment Providers: Stripe Cookie Policy
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have full control over the cookies placed on your device.
A. Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you visit our site for the first time, a cookie consent banner appears allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can update your choices at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
B. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage or block cookies through their settings:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of our website (such as the shopping cart and user login) to stop functioning correctly.
C. Opting Out of Analytics and Ad Networks
Google Analytics Opt-Out: Download the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Your Online Choices (UK/EU): Visit YourOnlineChoices.eu to manage preferences for behavioral advertising.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@verdarahemp.co.uk
Address: Verdara Hemp UK Ltd, United Kingdom