Cookie Policy (UK)

Last updated: 05/01/2026
Store name: Saiga Shop
Applicable to users in the United Kingdom

This Cookie Policy explains how our store uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1.What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information about how the site is used.

2.Why we use cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure the proper functioning of our website and checkout
Maintain user sessions and shopping cart functionality
Understand how visitors interact with our website
Improve website performance and user experience
Support marketing and advertising activities (only with user consent)

3.Types of cookies we use

a) Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Shopify store and cannot be disabled. They allow basic website functions such as:

Navigating the website
Adding products to the shopping cart
Completing purchases securely
Accessing customer accounts

Legal basis: These cookies do not require consent under PECR because they are necessary for the operation of the website.

b) Analytics cookies (only with consent)

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Example:

Google Analytics cookies

These cookies are only activated after the user provides consent through our cookie banner.

c) Marketing and advertising cookies (only with consent)

These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Example:

Meta (Facebook) Pixel

These cookies are only placed after explicit user consent.

4.Cookie consent

When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage your cookie preferences

Non-essential cookies will not be placed on your device unless you provide explicit consent, in accordance with UK GDPR and PECR requirements.

You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on our website.

5.Cookies used on this website

Example cookies that may be used include:

Shopify – _shopify_session – Used to maintain the website session – Session duration
Shopify – _cart – Used to store shopping cart information – Session duration
Google Analytics – _ga – Used for website analytics – Up to 2 years
Meta (Facebook) – _fbp – Used for advertising and remarketing – Up to 3 months

This list may be updated as website functionality evolves.

6.Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our website, such as analytics or advertising providers.

These third parties may process personal data outside the United Kingdom. When this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7.Managing cookies through your browser

You may also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website and your shopping experience.

8.Changes to this Cookie Policy

Saiga Shop may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

9.Contact information

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: sac@saigashop.com