Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. This policy explains which cookies we use on thenewkits.com, what they do, and how you can control them.
What cookies are
A cookie is a small piece of data stored in your browser when you visit a website. Cookies let sites remember things like your shopping cart, language preference, or whether you’re logged in.
Cookies cannot run code on your device, install software, or access files outside their own scope.
Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to function. Without them, you couldn’t add items to your cart, log in, or check out. They are set automatically and cannot be turned off.
- woocommerce_cart_hash — tracks your shopping cart contents
- woocommerce_items_in_cart — counts items in your cart
- wp_woocommerce_session_* — maintains your session during checkout
- wordpress_logged_in_* — keeps you logged in if you have an account
- tnk_cookie_consent — remembers your cookie preferences
Performance & analytics cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. They collect aggregated, anonymous information — we cannot identify you personally from this data.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) — tracks page views, traffic sources, bounce rate
- WP Statistics — internal analytics for site performance
Functional cookies
These remember your choices to give you a better experience — like language, currency, or recently viewed products.
- currency — remembers your preferred currency display
- recently_viewed — tracks products you’ve looked at
- wishlist_token — saves your wishlist if you’re not logged in
Marketing & advertising cookies
If you opt in, these cookies let us show you relevant ads on other sites and measure ad performance.
- Facebook Pixel (_fbp) — for Facebook and Instagram retargeting (if enabled)
- Google Ads conversion tracking — measures ad-click-to-purchase journey
- Omnisend — personalises email content based on browsing behaviour (only if you opt in to marketing)
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by services we embed on the site:
- Stripe / WooCommerce Payments — fraud detection on checkout
- Google Fonts — serves the Inter typeface we use
- YouTube (only on pages with embedded videos) — standard YouTube cookies
- Goaffpro — tracks affiliate referrals (only if you arrived via an affiliate link)
We don’t control third-party cookies. Their use is governed by each provider’s privacy and cookie policies.
How long cookies last
- Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — stored for a fixed period (usually 30 days to 2 years), then auto-deleted
- Cookie consent record — we remember your choice for 12 months, then ask again
How to control cookies
Through our cookie banner
The first time you visit thenewkits.com, you’ll see a cookie banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or customise category-by-category.
To change your preferences later, look for the “Cookie settings” link in the footer.
Through your browser
All modern browsers let you view, block, and delete cookies. Instructions for popular browsers:
Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent the site from working properly — you won’t be able to log in, add to cart, or check out.
Opt out of analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics across all sites, install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Do Not Track
Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. We respect DNT — if your browser sends it, we disable non-essential analytics and marketing cookies on your session.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as we add or remove cookies. Material changes will be announced on this page with an updated date at the top.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Email support@thenewkits.com or use our contact page.