Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Evan Evans (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit evanevans.co (the “Site”). It sets out what cookies are, the types we use, why we use them, and the choices you have. This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by the websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies allow a site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you do not have to re-enter them every time you visit the site or move from one page to another.

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as local storage, pixel tags, and web beacons. For the purposes of this Policy, the word “cookies” covers all of these technologies unless otherwise stated.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We group the cookies we use into three categories:

• Strictly necessary cookies. These are required for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you that amount to a request for services, such as logging in to your account or completing the checkout. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but parts of the Site will then not work.
• Functional cookies. These allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or theme preference) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They do not store personally identifying information in most cases, but they do allow us to recognise you when you return.
• Analytics cookies. These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of the Site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site. Analytics cookies are only set after you have given your consent through our cookie banner.

3. Specific Cookies We Set

The table below lists the main cookies you may encounter on the Site. Most of these are first-party cookies set by us; a small number are third-party cookies set by our service providers.

• next-auth.session-token — a strictly necessary cookie that keeps you logged in to your account as you move between pages. It expires when you close your browser (or after 30 days if you select “remember me”).
• next-auth.csrf-token — a strictly necessary cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks on authentication forms.
• theme — a functional cookie that remembers whether you have chosen light or dark mode. It persists for up to one year.
• cookie-consent — a functional cookie that stores your cookie preferences so we do not show the consent banner on every visit. It persists for up to six months.
• _ga, _ga_* — analytics cookies set by Google Analytics 4, only after you have consented. They are used to distinguish individual users and persist for up to two years.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted third-party services to operate the Site. Some of these services set their own cookies:

• Stripe — used to process payments securely. Stripe may set a small number of cookies on the checkout page to support fraud detection. No card details are stored in these cookies. See Stripe’s Cookie Policy.
• Brevo — used to send transactional and marketing emails. Tracking pixels in our emails may set cookies to measure open rates, but only when you load images in the email. See Brevo’s Cookie Policy.
• Google Analytics 4 — only activated after you have consented through our cookie banner. GA4 uses cookies to collect anonymised usage data. See Google’s Cookie Policy.

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. The banner gives you the choice to:

• Accept all cookies — including analytics cookies that help us improve the Site.
• Accept only necessary cookies — this means the Site will work but we will not set analytics cookies.
• Manage preferences — choose which categories of cookies to allow.

Your choice is stored in a cookie on your device and remembered for up to six months. You can change your mind at any time by clicking the “Cookie preferences” link in the footer of the Site, which will reopen the consent banner.

6. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete existing cookies. The exact method depends on the browser you are using. The following links explain how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

• Chrome
• Safari
• Firefox
• Microsoft Edge

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will affect the functionality of the Site — for example, you may not be able to log in to your account or complete a purchase.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, in our service providers, or in applicable law. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. If we make material changes — for example, introducing a new category of cookie — we will display the cookie consent banner again so you can make a fresh choice.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at admin@evanevans.co or through our contact page.

This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.