Cookie policy
The storefront uses cookies that are needed to shop, check out, stay signed in, and protect order lookup.
This page describes current storefront practice as of 15 September 2026. It is not legal advice. Company number, VAT number, and registered office will be published here when they are confirmed.
What we use cookies for
Essential cookies keep your bag, remember checkout progress, keep an account session, and slow repeated order-tracking attempts.
Advertising cookies are not set. Analytics cookies stay off until you choose Accept all or turn analytics on in Cookie settings.
Cookies on this storefront
Names below are the cookies this site actually sets for shopping and security. Auth cookies from the account provider use a name that includes auth-token.
- shadesuk_guest_cart — guest bag session. HttpOnly. About 30 days.
- shadesuk_guest_cart_lines — guest bag lines while the live cart service is unavailable. HttpOnly. About 30 days.
- shadesuk_guest_checkout — guest checkout progress. HttpOnly. About 24 hours.
- shadesuk_track_rl — order-tracking rate limit. HttpOnly. About 12 hours.
- Account session cookies — keep you signed in. HttpOnly. Set only if you use account.
- shadesuk_cookie_consent — records Accept all, Reject non-essential, or a saved analytics preference. Not HttpOnly. About 180 days. Necessary so the choice survives a refresh.
Your controls
You can block or delete cookies in your browser. Blocking essential cookies will stop the bag, checkout, or account from working as intended.
Use Cookie settings in the footer to accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or change an analytics choice later. Advertising cookies are not set.