Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why Footprint Gone uses them on our website at https://footprintgone.com, how they work, and your options for managing them.

A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to gather information about your browsing habits.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled cookies in your browser settings.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features and services would not work correctly. These cookies:

WordPress Session Cookies: Allow us to remember that you are logged in to your account. These cookies are essential for account management and security. Cookie names: wordpress_logged_in, wordpress_sec, wordpress_nonce
WooCommerce Cookies: Maintain your shopping cart and track items you wish to purchase. These are essential for e-commerce functionality. Cookie names: woocommerce_cart_hash, wp_woocommerce_session
Security Cookies: Protect against unauthorized access and fraud. These cookies contain security tokens and nonces that prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Cookie names: wordpress_nonce, _wp_nonce
SSL/HTTPS Cookies: Maintain secure connections to our website and are necessary for data security.

These cookies are required for the operation of our Services and cannot be disabled without affecting functionality. Most browsers accept cookies by default.

2.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website, which pages are popular, and how we can improve our Services. These cookies collect information such as:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Links clicked and features used
Traffic sources (how you arrived at our website)
Device type and browser information
Approximate geographic location based on IP address

This information helps us:

Identify technical issues and optimize website performance
Understand which content is most valuable to users
Improve user experience and website design
Create better features and Services

Analytics Providers: We use Google Analytics for website analytics. Google may use your information according to their privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Analytical cookies are not essential and may be disabled through your browser settings or by opting out with our consent management system.

2.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your experience when using our Services. These include:

Language Preference Cookies: Remember your selected language for our website
Dashboard Settings Cookies: Store your preferred view options and settings in your account dashboard
Theme Preference Cookies: Remember whether you prefer light or dark mode (if available)
Cookie Consent Cookies: Record your cookie preferences and consent choices

Functional cookies are not strictly essential but significantly enhance usability. These may be disabled, though this may affect the functionality of certain features.

2.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on our website to track your behavior for advertising purposes. However, if we introduce targeted advertising in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your explicit consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

3.1 Payment Processing Cookies

When you make a purchase or provide payment information, our payment processors place cookies on your device:

Stripe: Uses cookies to secure payment processing and prevent fraud. See Stripe’s privacy policy at https://stripe.com/privacy
PayPal: Uses cookies for payment processing and security. See PayPal’s privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

These cookies are necessary to process your payment securely and safely. They are set by third parties and we do not have complete control over them.

3.2 Hosting Provider Cookies

Our website is hosted on GoDaddy’s servers. GoDaddy may set cookies for server security and performance optimization. See GoDaddy’s privacy policy at https://www.godaddy.com/legal/privacy

3.3 Email Service Provider Cookies

If you sign up for our mailing list or email communications, our email service provider may set cookies to track email opens and clicks for analytics purposes. These are non-essential cookies and may be disabled.

4. How Cookies Work

4.1 Cookie Lifespan

Cookies fall into two categories based on how long they persist:

Session Cookies: These cookies expire when you close your web browser. They are temporary and do not remain on your device after your browsing session ends. Session cookies are typically essential cookies.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device even after you close your browser and can persist for days, weeks, months, or even years. They are identified by an expiration date. Persistent cookies are often used for functionality and analytics.

4.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies: Set by Footprint Gone directly when you visit our website. Most of our cookies are first-party cookies.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (payment processors, analytics providers, hosting providers) that we use to provide Services. We do not have complete control over third-party cookies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Controls

You can manage cookies through your web browser’s settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View and delete cookies currently stored on your device
Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
View information about each cookie (name, value, expiration, etc.)

Instructions for Popular Browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari (macOS): Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Safari (iOS): Settings > Safari > Privacy
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and other site permissions
Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy tab

For more detailed instructions, please consult your browser’s help documentation or visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org/

5.2 Footprint Gone Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. This tool allows you to:

Accept all cookies
Accept only essential cookies (cookies required for website functionality)
Customize your cookie preferences by category
Reject all non-essential cookies

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie consent settings (typically available at the bottom of our website).

5.3 Disabling Cookies

Important Note: Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, including:

Logging in to your account
Maintaining your shopping cart
Saving your preferences
Completing purchases

If you choose to disable essential cookies, some Services may not function correctly or at all.

5.4 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through our cookie consent tool. If you have DNT enabled and wish to disable cookies, please use your browser’s cookie settings or our cookie consent tool.

6. Cookie Table

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration	Provider
wordpress_logged_in	Session management for logged-in users	Essential	Session	WordPress
wordpress_sec	WordPress security and nonce verification	Essential	Session	WordPress
wp_woocommerce_session	WooCommerce shopping cart and session data	Essential	30 days	WooCommerce
woocommerce_cart_hash	Cart contents identifier	Essential	Session	WooCommerce
wordpress_nonce	CSRF protection and security	Essential	12 hours	WordPress
_ga	Google Analytics – unique user tracking	Analytical	2 years	Google Analytics
_gid	Google Analytics – session identification	Analytical	24 hours	Google Analytics
_gat	Google Analytics – request throttling	Analytical	1 minute	Google Analytics
cookieconsent	Records your cookie consent preferences	Functional	1 year	Footprint Gone
language_preference	Stores your selected language preference	Functional	1 year	Footprint Gone
dashboard_settings	Stores your dashboard view preferences	Functional	90 days	Footprint Gone
stripe_mid	Stripe payment processor identifier	Third-Party (Essential)	Session	Stripe
s	PayPal session identification	Third-Party (Essential)	Session	PayPal

7. Legal Basis for Cookies

7.1 GDPR and UK GDPR Compliance

Under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we must obtain your consent before placing cookies on your device, except for cookies that are:

Strictly necessary for the provision of an explicitly requested service (essential cookies)
Already consented to

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner that explains what cookies we use and gives you the option to accept or reject them (except for essential cookies, which cannot be disabled).

7.2 Consent Management

By clicking “Accept All” or customizing your preferences and clicking “Save Preferences,” you provide explicit consent for us to set cookies on your device as described. You can withdraw your consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences through our consent tool.

8. Third-Party Services and External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. This Cookie Policy does not apply to those external websites, and we are not responsible for their cookie practices. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any external websites before providing personal information or using their services.

9. International Data Transfers

Some cookies may result in your data being transferred internationally. For example, Google Analytics may transfer data to servers outside the UK/EEA. We ensure that such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions.

10. Security

We use secure HTTPS connections to protect cookies in transit. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your cookies.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website following the posting of revised Cookie Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to manage your preferences, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@footprintgone.com
Mailing Address: Footprint Gone, [Registered Address: TO BE COMPLETED], England and Wales

13. Additional Resources

All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/privacy/
Google Analytics Privacy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
Stripe Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
PayPal Privacy Statement: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

Disclaimer: This Cookie Policy is intended to provide general guidance and should be reviewed by a qualified solicitor or data protection professional to ensure full compliance with all applicable data protection laws in your jurisdiction.