Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how PAINT2FIX LLC ("Paint2Fix", "we", "us" or "our") uses them on paint2fix.net (the "Website"), and what choices you have regarding their use. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you directly, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
How We Use Cookies
When you first visit our Website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. Your choices are saved and respected throughout your visit and future visits to the Website.
Cookie Categories
1. Necessary (Always On)
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core features such as the shopping cart, user login sessions, and language preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled as the Website cannot function without them.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | WooCommerce | Tracks shopping cart contents | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | WooCommerce | Tracks number of items in cart | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | WooCommerce | Maintains user session data | 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Manages logged-in user authentication | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Security cookie for admin access | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
2. Analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the structure and content of our Website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on website usage | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
3. Ads
These cookies are used to track conversions and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Google Ads. They help us understand which ads led to a purchase and allow us to optimise our marketing spend.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency | 3 months |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads | Stores click information for conversion tracking | 90 days |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking an ad | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
4. Functionality
These cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences such as your selected language and currency. They are set by Polylang and WooCommerce to ensure the Website displays correctly for your region.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| pll_language | Polylang | Saves the selected language preference | 1 year |
| woocommerce_currency | WooCommerce | Saves the selected currency preference | Session |
| wp_lang | WordPress | Stores the preferred language for the admin interface | 1 year |
5. Personalization
These cookies allow us to remember choices you have made on the Website and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| recently_viewed_products | WooCommerce | Stores recently viewed products for personalised display | 1 day |
| woocommerce_recently_viewed | WooCommerce | Tracks recently viewed products | Session |
6. Security
These cookies are used for fraud prevention, security monitoring, and debugging purposes. They are set by Cloudflare and Stripe to protect both you and our Website from malicious activity.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Stores proof that the visitor has passed a bot challenge | 1 year |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Used to distinguish between humans and bots | 30 minutes |
| _cfuvid | Cloudflare | Used for rate limiting and abuse prevention | Session |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Used for fraud detection and prevention | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Used for fraud detection during payment sessions | 30 minutes |
| _paypal_h | PayPal | Used for fraud prevention and security | Session |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Settings" button in the cookie banner or through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website, particularly the shopping cart and checkout process.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options", "Preferences", or "Settings" menu of your browser. You can also visit www.allaboutcookies.org for more information about cookies and how to manage them.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. To manage Google Ads personalisation, visit Google Ads Settings.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will revise the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via our contact form or by sending an email to web@paint2fix.net.