1. What this policy is for

This Cookie Policy explains how WilderGoat Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on www.wildergoat.co.uk.

Cookies help the website work properly, keep your account and basket secure, remember choices, understand how the site is used and, where you agree, support analytics or marketing activity.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Privacy pages.

2. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include pixels, tags, local storage and scripts that can recognise a browser or device.

Some cookies are essential. Without them, parts of the website such as account login, basket, checkout, security and competition entry handling may not work properly.

Other cookies are optional. These may help us measure site performance, improve pages or understand which marketing activity is working. Optional cookies should only be used where you have agreed to them, unless the law allows otherwise.

3. Types of cookies we may use

4. Cookies used by WordPress, WooCommerce and site tools

WilderGoat is built with WordPress, WooCommerce and Elementor. These tools, together with payment, security, caching and email services, may use cookies or similar technologies.

Examples of cookies that may appear on a WooCommerce website include basket, checkout and session cookies. These help keep track of basket contents and connect your browser to your shopping session.

WordPress may also use login and authentication cookies for registered users and administrators.

The exact cookies used can change when plugins, payment tools, analytics tools or security settings are updated. For that reason, the cookie banner or cookie settings panel should be treated as the most current list of cookies active on the website.

5. Essential website functions

We use essential cookies and similar technologies for purposes such as:

• allowing you to create an account and log in;
• keeping your basket and checkout working;
• processing competition entries and order sessions;
• supporting secure payment flow;
• remembering your cookie consent choices;
• protecting the website from misuse, spam, fraud or security threats;
• helping pages load and display correctly.

Disabling essential cookies in your browser may mean the website, account area, basket, checkout or entry process does not work properly.

6. Analytics and performance

If analytics cookies are enabled, they may help us understand how people use the website. This can include which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, which links are clicked and whether users experience technical problems.

We use this information to improve the website, check whether key pages are clear and identify issues that could affect users.

Analytics cookies are not essential to enter a draw and should only be used where the required consent has been given.

7. Marketing and advertising cookies

If marketing cookies are enabled, they may help us understand whether adverts, social posts or campaigns are effective. They may also support remarketing or advertising measurement if we use those tools.

Marketing cookies are optional and should only be used where the required consent has been given.

8. Third-party services

Some cookies or similar technologies may be placed by third-party services used on the website. These may include services connected with:

• payments and checkout;
• website hosting and security;
• analytics and performance measurement;
• email delivery or customer communication;
• embedded content, maps, videos or social media features;
• advertising or campaign measurement, if used.

Third-party services may process information according to their own privacy and cookie policies. We aim to use reputable providers and to configure optional cookies so that they respect your consent choices where required.

9. How to manage cookie choices

Where a cookie banner or cookie settings panel is available, you can use it to accept, reject or manage optional cookies.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies or receive warnings before cookies are placed.

If you block all cookies, some parts of the WilderGoat website may not work, including account login, basket, checkout and competition entry functions.

10. Changing or withdrawing consent

You can change or withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time using the cookie settings option on the website, where available.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of cookie use before consent was withdrawn.

If you cannot find the cookie settings option, contact info@wildergoat.co.uk and we will help you locate or reset your cookie choices where possible.

11. Cookie duration

Cookies may be session cookies or persistent cookies.

• Session cookies usually expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain for a set period or until you delete them.

The duration depends on the cookie type and the provider setting it. The cookie banner or settings panel should provide the most current details where a cookie scan is available.

12. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, especially if we add or remove website tools, analytics services, advertising platforms, payment tools or other plugins that affect cookies.

The latest version will be published on this page with the updated date.

13. Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy or WilderGoat’s use of cookies should be sent to info@wildergoat.co.uk.