⭐ Cookie Policy – PrizeQuarter

Last updated: February 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how PrizeQuarter (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described below.

⭐ 1. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide a better user experience.

Types of cookies include:

• Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies — stored until they expire or are deleted
• First‑party cookies — set by our website
• Third‑party cookies — set by external services (e.g., payment providers, analytics tools)

⭐ 2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• enable essential website functions
• keep you logged into your account
• remember your basket and entries
• process secure payments
• improve website performance
• analyse traffic and usage
• personalise content
• prevent fraud and ensure fairness

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information.

⭐ 3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Required for the website to function. These include:

• login and authentication cookies
• basket and checkout cookies
• security and fraud‑prevention cookies
• payment processing cookies

These cookies cannot be disabled because the site will not work without them.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Examples include:

• page views
• click behaviour
• device and browser information

We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar services.

Functionality Cookies

Used to remember your preferences, such as:

• saved login details
• region or currency
• display settings

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

Used (with your consent) to:

• show relevant ads
• measure ad performance
• track referral sources

These cookies are optional and only activated if you agree to them.

⭐ 4. Third‑Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by trusted third‑party providers, including:

• Stripe (card payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
• PayPal (payment processing)
• Google Analytics (website analytics)
• Cloudflare (security and performance)
• Social media platforms (if you interact with share buttons or embeds)

These providers may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies.

⭐ 5. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• block cookies
• delete cookies
• block third‑party cookies
• receive alerts before cookies are stored

Check your browser’s help section for instructions.

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our site, you may be given the option to accept or reject non‑essential cookies.

Opt‑Out Tools

Some third‑party services (e.g., Google Analytics) provide their own opt‑out tools or browser extensions.

⭐ 6. Cookies We May Use

Examples of common cookies include:

• woocommerce_cart_hash — remembers your basket
• woocommerce_items_in_cart — tracks items in your cart
• wp_woocommerce_session_* — stores your session ID
• stripe_mid — payment security
• _ga / _gid — analytics identifiers

These cookies help ensure the website works smoothly and securely.

⭐ 7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

⭐ 8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at:

[your email]