Cookie Policy
Effective date: 23 September 2025
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide us with information about how visitors use our site.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on www.lavonio.co.uk (the "Website"), why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions correctly (e.g., shopping basket, checkout process),
- Remember your preferences and settings,
- Understand how visitors use our Website (analytics),
- Deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
3. Types of cookies we use
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. Without them, you would not be able to browse the site, add items to your basket, or complete a purchase. These cookies do not require your consent.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Shoptet | Maintains your session while browsing (e.g., items in basket) | Session |
| shoptet_consent | Shoptet | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| currency | Shoptet | Remembers your selected currency | 30 days |
| language | Shoptet | Remembers your language preference | 30 days |
3.2 Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your login details or recently viewed products.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| lastVisitedProducts | Shoptet | Stores recently viewed products | 30 days |
| customer_token | Shoptet | Keeps you logged in to your account | 30 days |
3.3 Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting anonymous information. This helps us improve our site and your shopping experience.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits the data collection rate on high-traffic sites | 1 minute |
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Privacy & Terms
3.4 Marketing cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores conversion data for Google Ads campaigns | 90 days |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads | Tracks conversions from Google Ads clicks | 90 days |
| _gac_* | Google Ads | Contains campaign-related information | 90 days |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Identifies browsers for advertising and site analytics | 90 days |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores last visit data for Facebook advertising | 90 days |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Delivers and measures advertising relevance | 90 days |
For more information:
- Google Ads: Google Advertising Policies
- Meta: Meta Cookie Policy
3.5 Payment cookies
These cookies are set by our payment provider to enable secure transactions.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Shoptet Pay | Enables secure payment processing and fraud prevention | Session / varies |
4. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking on the cookie settings link in the footer of our Website,
- Adjusting your browser settings (see below).
Browser settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device,
- Delete cookies individually or all at once,
- Block cookies from specific or all websites,
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set.
For instructions on managing cookies in popular browsers:
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on our Website and limit the functionality available to you.
Opting out of advertising cookies
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- Your Online Choices (EU/UK)
- Google Ads Settings
- Facebook Ad Preferences
5. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
6. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
LAVONIO s.r.o.
Email: info@lavonio.co.uk
Website: www.lavonio.co.uk
For more information about cookies and your rights, visit the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk