Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 21st August 2025

Kip Candle Co (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies when you visit our website www.kipcandleco.com ("our site"). By continuing to browse or use our site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your browser or device when you visit a website. They store information about how you interact with our site and help us to:

  • Provide a smooth browsing experience

  • Recognise returning users

  • Improve website performance and content

  • Display relevant advertising

Cookies do not harm your device and do not give us access to any information beyond what you choose to share.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
    These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They allow you to log in, use a shopping cart, and access secure areas.

  2. Analytical/Performance Cookies
    These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and understand how they use our site. This helps us improve functionality and the user journey.

  3. Functionality Cookies
    Used to recognise you when you return to our site, so we can personalise content, remember your preferences (like region or currency), and provide enhanced features.

  4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
    These cookies track your visit to our site, the pages you viewed, and the links you followed. We may use this data to tailor advertising to your interests. This may include sharing data with advertising partners such as Facebook, Instagram, Google, and Pinterest.

Cookies in Use

Below are examples of cookies we may use and why:

Cookie Name Purpose Type
_session_id Stores session info (referrer, landing page, etc.) via Shopify. Sessional
_shopify_visit Tracks the number of visits to the site. Persistent (30 mins)
_shopify_uniq Counts visits per customer. Expires at midnight (visitor’s local time)
cart Saves cart contents. Persistent (2 weeks)
_secure_session_id Session information for checkout. Sessional
storefront_digest Determines access to password-protected areas. Persistent
_ga Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. Persistent (2 years)
__utma, __utmb, __utmc, __utmz Google Analytics cookies to analyse visitor behaviour and traffic source. Various expiry durations (30 mins to 2 years)

Third-Party Cookies

Please note:

  • Third parties (e.g., ad platforms and analytics providers) may use cookies on our site.

  • These cookies are usually analytical or targeting cookies.

  • We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party cookie policies for details.

  • If you follow links to external websites (e.g., via our blog or social media), please review their cookie and privacy policies separately.

How Long Cookies Last

Cookies may be:

  • Sessional – deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent – remain until they expire or are manually deleted

Most of our cookies are persistent and typically last between 30 minutes and two years.

How to Control or Disable Cookies

You can control cookies via your browser settings:

  • Accept or reject all cookies

  • Delete cookies already set

  • Set preferences for certain websites

Guidance by browser:

  • Google Chrome

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Safari

  • Microsoft Edge

You can also visit www.allaboutcookies.org for detailed instructions.

Please note: Disabling cookies may affect how parts of our website function.

Behavioural Advertising Opt-Outs

To manage how advertising partners use your data:

For broader opt-out tools, visit:

Contact Us

For any questions about our cookie usage or privacy practices, contact:

Kip Candle Co
📧 hello@kipcandleco.com
Attn: Privacy Compliance Officer

If you're unsatisfied with our response, you can contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office:
🔗 https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/