Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 1 June 2025
Business Name: 1000 Trade Studios LTD
Company Number: 16370513
Registered in: England and Wales
This Cookie Policy explains how 1000 Trade Studios Ltd ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website at https://www.1000trade.co.uk (the “Site”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, improve your user experience, and provide information to the website owner. Some cookies are essential for the website to operate properly; others are optional and used for analytics, performance, or marketing.
How We Use Cookies
- Ensure our website functions securely and properly
- Analyse website traffic and performance
- Understand user behaviour and improve our services
- Support features like shopping carts and form submissions
- Enable integrations like Google Analytics and other third-party tools (where applicable)
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, submitting forms, or using navigation features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ss_cvr | Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions | 2 years |
| ss_cvt | Tracks user sessions | 30 minutes |
| Crumb | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| CART | Manages items in your shopping cart | 2 weeks |
| recentRedirect | Stores redirect information during login processes | 30 minutes |
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to measure traffic sources and performance using services like Google Analytics, helping us understand which pages are most or least popular.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics – tracks unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics – tracks sessions | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Note: These cookies are only set if Google Analytics is enabled on our site.
3. Marketing Cookies (If Enabled)
If we use advertising or social media tracking tools (e.g. Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight), these cookies help us deliver targeted ads and measure campaign performance. We will only use these with your explicit consent.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Blocking some cookies may affect your experience on the site.
- Cookie Banner: On your first visit, we provide a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
For more information on managing cookies:
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We recommend reviewing it regularly to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookie