Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10 June 2026
This page explains what cookies are, which ones we use on automow.uk, and how you can control them. Non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising) are only set with your consent.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, local storage and server-side conversion APIs. In this policy, "cookies" covers all of these.
The categories of cookies we use
1. Strictly necessary cookies (always on)
These are required for the site to function. They keep your shopping basket working, remember your cookie choices, and secure the checkout. They cannot be switched off.
- Basket and session cookies
- Checkout & payment security cookies
- Cookie-consent preference cookie
2. Analytics cookies (consent required)
These help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. They collect aggregated and pseudonymised data such as pages viewed, time on page and approximate location.
- Google Analytics (Google Ireland Ltd) — measures site traffic and user behaviour. Typical cookies:
_ga,_ga_*. Lifetime: up to 2 years.
3. Advertising & retargeting cookies (consent required)
These let us show relevant ads on other websites and platforms, measure their performance and avoid showing the same ad too often.
- Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd) — tracks pages viewed, items viewed, add-to-cart and purchase events to power Facebook & Instagram advertising and retargeting. Typical cookies:
_fbp,fr. Lifetime: up to 3 months. - Meta Conversions API (where enabled) — server-side, sends a hashed copy of conversion events directly from our server to Meta to improve measurement accuracy. Triggered only when advertising consent is given.
- Google Ads / Google Tag — used for advertising and remarketing campaigns. Typical cookies:
_gcl_au,NID. Lifetime: up to 13 months.
Your choices
When you first visit the site, our cookie banner lets you:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage cookie preferences by category
You can change your choices at any time:
You can also clear or block cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site (such as the basket and checkout) from working.
International transfers
Some providers (including Meta and Google) may process cookie data outside the UK / EEA. See our Privacy Policy for details on the safeguards we rely on.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Email info@automow.uk.