Cookie Policy

Last updated: 11/09/2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and allowing certain website functions to work properly.

How We Use Cookies

Reusable Revolution uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

  • Shopping Cart: Remember items you’ve added to your cart as you browse
  • Session Management: Keep you logged in during your visit
  • Security: Protect against fraud and ensure secure browsing
  • Load Balancing: Ensure optimal website performance

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Google Analytics: Collects anonymous information about page views, time spent on site, and user journeys
  • Purpose: Help us improve our website design and content
  • Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, device type, browser information
  • Retention: Data is anonymized and retained for 26 months

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your browsing experience:

  • User Preferences: Remember your language, currency, and other preferences
  • Account Settings: Save your account preferences and settings
  • Social Media Sharing: Enable social media share buttons to function properly

Marketing Cookies (With Your Consent)

These cookies are only used if you explicitly consent:

  • Personalization: Show you relevant product recommendations based on your browsing history
  • Email Marketing: Track engagement with our newsletters (if you’ve subscribed)

Cookie Details

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
_ga Analytics Google Analytics – distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_[ID] Analytics Google Analytics – maintains session state 2 years
cart_token Essential Shopping cart functionality Session
session_id Essential User session management Session
user_prefs Functional User preferences and settings 1 year
social_share Functional Social media sharing functionality 30 days

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookies for the best website experience
  • Block All Cookies: This may affect website functionality
  • Selective Blocking: Choose which types of cookies to allow

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner with options to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences
  • Learn more about our cookie usage

Changing Your Mind

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer
  • Clearing cookies through your browser settings
  • Contacting us at helen@reusablerevolution.co.uk

Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google may use this data across their services. You can opt out of Google Analytics by:

  • Using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Adjusting your cookie preferences on our website

Learn more about Google’s privacy practices at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Social Media

Our social sharing buttons may set cookies from social media platforms when you interact with them. These are governed by the respective platforms’ privacy policies:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/privacy
  • Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875

Cookie-Free Browsing

If you disable all cookies:

  • You can still browse our website and view products
  • You won’t be able to add items to your shopping cart
  • You’ll need to re-enter information each visit
  • Some website features may not work properly
  • We won’t be able to remember your preferences

Mobile Apps and Other Platforms

This Cookie Policy applies to our website only. If we develop mobile apps or use other platforms in the future, they may have separate privacy and cookie policies.

Data Protection

All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR requirements. We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows when it was last modified.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or need help managing your preferences, please contact us:

Email: helen@reusablerevolution.co.uk
Address: The Business Centre (Cardiff) Ltd, Cardiff House, Cardiff Road, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 2AW.

Useful Resources

  • Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/
  • About Cookies: https://www.aboutcookies.org/
  • Your Online Choices: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/