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Cookie policy
Last updated: 29 August 2026
Your choice
When you first visit, analytics and advertising cookies are switched off. They only run if you choose Accept all in the cookie banner. Choosing Reject non-essential keeps them off. Strictly necessary cookies run either way because the site cannot work without them.
We use Google Consent Mode, so Google’s tags stay in a no-storage state until you accept. You can change your choice at any time with Cookie Settings in the footer of any page, or by clearing this site’s data in your browser.
Strictly necessary
These run at all times. They do not track you for advertising.
| Name | Set by | Category | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | This site | Necessary | Remembers your consent choice | Until cleared |
| sb-*-auth-token | Sign-in service | Necessary | Keeps you signed in | Session |
| theme | This site | Necessary | Remembers light/dark preference | Until cleared |
| cart / wishlist | This site | Necessary | Keeps your basket and wishlist between pages | Until cleared |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA | Necessary (security) | Bot and fraud detection on forms and checkout | ~6 months |
reCAPTCHA is listed here because it protects sign-in, the emergency request form and checkout against fraud. It is provided by Google.
Analytics and advertising, consent required
These run only after you choose “Accept all”.
| Name | Set by | Category | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Tells visitors apart and measures how the store is used | 13 months |
| _gcl_* | Google Ads | Advertising | Attributes purchases to ad clicks | up to 90 days |
| IDE, test_cookie | Google / DoubleClick | Advertising | Ad measurement and retargeting | up to 13 months |
| _fbp | Meta | Advertising | Conversion measurement and audiences (if the Meta pixel is active) | 3 months |
More information
How we use personal data generally, who we share it with, and your rights are in our Privacy Notice. Questions: privacy@vartagermanbatteryhub.com.