Slide Candy – Cookie Policy
Last updated: 25 June 2026.This Cookie Policy explains how Slide Candy uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically because the site cannot function properly without them. All other cookies – including analytics cookies – are only set once you have given your consent via the cookie banner shown when you first visit our site. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the link at the bottom of any page.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember your preferences, and allow us to understand how the site is used.The cookies we use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Consent required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for the site to function: keeping you logged in, remembering items in your basket, security and fraud prevention | Session/login cookies, basket cookies, security cookies | No – set automatically. Cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality. |
| Functional | Remembering your preferences and settings to improve your experience | Preference cookies | Yes |
| Analytics | Understanding how visitors use our site (pages visited, search terms, location, browser type) so we can improve it | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, etc.) | Yes |
Managing your consent
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking ‘Cookie Settings’ (typically in the website footer).You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Browser help menus provide instructions for managing cookies, and disabling them may affect site functionality such as staying logged in or keeping items in your basket.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties who provide services on our site:- Google Analytics – website usage statistics. Data may be transferred to the United States; Google applies recognised safeguards (such as the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and/or standard contractual clauses).
- Stripe – our payment processor may set cookies necessary for secure payment processing during checkout.