Overview
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how thundercoreinnovations (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, and the choices you have regarding their use.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time using the options described in the Managing Your Cookie Preferences section below.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies are not harmful and cannot access other files on your device. They do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but they can be used in combination with other data to identify you.
Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to keep your session active while you browse, such as remembering items in your shopping cart.
- Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings on return visits.
First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
- First-party cookies — set directly by thundercoreinnovations and only readable by us.
- Third-party cookies — set by external services we use on our site (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel). These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function. Without them, services such as your shopping cart, checkout, and account login would not work. These cookies cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
woocommerce_cart_hash | thundercoreinnovations | Tracks cart contents for the shopping cart widget | Session |
woocommerce_items_in_cart | thundercoreinnovations | Tracks whether the cart has items | Session |
wp_woocommerce_session_* | thundercoreinnovations | Maintains your shopping session and cart data | 2 days |
wordpress_logged_in_* | thundercoreinnovations | Keeps you logged in to your account | Session |
wordpress_sec_* | thundercoreinnovations | Security cookie for authenticated users | Session |
PHPSESSID | thundercoreinnovations | Maintains your session across pages | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous — it does not identify individual users. We use this information to improve our website, product pages, and customer experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users across sessions | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They track your activity across our website and may share data with advertising platforms.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Meta to deliver advertisements | 3 months |
_fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores click data from Meta ads | 3 months |
IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Used for targeted advertising | 13 months |
_gcl_au | Google Ads | Measures ad campaign conversion | 3 months |
ttclid | TikTok | Tracks conversions from TikTok ads | 30 days |
You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting:
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make on our website to provide a more personalised experience on return visits.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
store_currency | thundercoreinnovations | Remembers your selected currency | 30 days |
cookie_consent | thundercoreinnovations | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
recently_viewed | thundercoreinnovations | Remembers recently viewed products | 30 days |
Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use the following technologies on our website:
Web beacons (pixel tags)
Small invisible images embedded in emails or web pages that allow us to track whether an email has been opened or a page has been visited. We use these to measure the performance of our email marketing campaigns.
Local storage
Similar to cookies but stored in your browser’s local storage rather than as a file on your device. Used to retain shopping preferences and session data across pages.
Fingerprinting
We do not use browser fingerprinting or device fingerprinting technologies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing or disabling cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can accept all cookies, accept only essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our website.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. The steps vary by browser:
- Google Chrome — Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox — Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari — Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge — Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that disabling all cookies will affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies are required for the shopping cart, checkout, and account features to work correctly.
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
- Meta (Facebook): Facebook Ad Preferences
- TikTok: TikTok Ads Settings
Cookies and Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding the personal data collected through cookies. For full details of your privacy rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
California residents (CCPA): You have the right to opt out of the use of cookies and tracking technologies that constitute a “sale” or “sharing” of personal data. You can exercise this right through our Cookie Settings or by emailing [email protected].
EEA and UK residents (GDPR/UK GDPR): We only place non-essential cookies with your consent. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. This Cookies Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the cookie practices or privacy policies of any third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the cookie and privacy policies of any external site you visit.
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable regulations. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Where changes are significant, we will notify you via our cookie consent banner.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- General support: [email protected]
- Response time: Within 1–2 business days (Monday–Friday)
This Cookies Policy forms part of our Privacy Policy and should be read alongside it.