Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 14, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, provide functionality, and understand how you use the site.

2. How We Use Cookies

Cymru Autokeys uses cookies to:

  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Protect against fraud and enhance security
  • Understand how you use our website to improve your experience
  • Provide essential website functionality
  • Remember items in your shopping cart

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without them, you wouldn't be able to use basic features like logging in or making bookings.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
next-auth.session-tokenMaintains your login sessionSession
csrf-tokenProtects against cross-site request forgery attacksSession
next-auth.callback-urlRedirects you after loginSession

Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work.

3.2 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
cookie-consentRemembers your cookie preferences1 year
cart-itemsRemembers items in your shopping cart7 days

3.3 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve functionality and user experience. All data is anonymized.

Note: We only use analytics cookies with your consent. You can opt out at any time.

3.4 Security Cookies

These cookies help keep your account and data secure by detecting suspicious activity and preventing unauthorized access.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
rate-limitPrevents abuse and DDoS attacks1 hour

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use carefully selected third-party services that may set their own cookies:

4.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

Stripe uses cookies to process payments securely and prevent fraud. These cookies are essential for payment functionality.

View Stripe's Privacy Policy

4.2 Hosting Provider

Our hosting provider may use cookies for performance monitoring and security purposes.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Delete existing cookies

Popular browser cookie settings:

Warning: Blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, such as logging in or making bookings.

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect your privacy choices, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We recommend using our cookie consent tools to manage your preferences.

8. Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features may not work properly:

  • You may not be able to log in to your account
  • Your shopping cart may not save items
  • You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit
  • Some pages may not display correctly
  • Security features may be compromised

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

10. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Cymru Autokeys

Email: help@autokeys.cymru

Phone: 07796 505497

Address: 113 Bolgoed Rd, Pontarddulais, Swansea. SA4 8JP

Your Control: You have full control over which cookies we use. We're committed to transparency and respecting your privacy choices.