Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

Website: air-tecwear.co.uk

Company: Air-Tec Wear Ltd

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Air-Tec Wear Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, air-tecwear.co.uk.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, handle, and protect your personal data. We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, improve user experience, remember your preferences, and provide analytical or marketing information to the site owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.

  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.

  • First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website (air-tecwear.co.uk).

  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external service providers (e.g., Shopify, Google, Meta) operating on our behalf.

3. How We Use Cookies

Air-Tec Wear operates on the Shopify e-commerce platform. We use cookies to enable core store functionalities (such as maintaining your shopping cart across pages), analyse traffic patterns, measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, and ensure our performance influencer and affiliate tracking operates accurately.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Cookie Category Description Essential or Optional?
Strictly Necessary Required for core site navigation, secure login, cart functionality, and order checkout. The site cannot function properly without these. Essential (Cannot be turned off)
Functional Enables enhanced functionality, such as remembering your currency preferences, language, or saved items. Optional
Performance & Analytics Helps us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., page load speeds, most-visited collections) so we can improve usability and site health. Optional
Targeting & Marketing Used to track visitor engagement across platforms (such as Meta/Instagram) to serve relevant advertisements and measure campaign ROI. Optional
Affiliate & Partner Tracking Tracks purchases generated via specific creator, ambassador links, and discount codes to correctly attribute partnership metrics. Optional

4. Key Cookies Placed on Your Device

Below is a breakdown of the primary cookies loaded during a visit to air-tecwear.co.uk:

Strictly Necessary Cookies (Shopify Platform)

  • _shopify_s / _shopify_y: Shopify analytics and session state (Session / 1 Year).

  • cart / cart_sig: Stores information about the contents of your shopping cart (2 Weeks).

  • checkout_token: Associates cart state with checkout details (Session).

  • secure_customer_sig: Used in connection with customer login (20 Years).

Performance & Analytics Cookies

  • _ga / _gid: Google Analytics cookies used to distinguish unique users and collect aggregated, non-identifiable usage statistics (2 Years / 24 Hours).

Marketing & Affiliate Tracking Cookies

  • _fbp: Meta (Facebook/Instagram) pixel cookie used to deliver and measure ad performance (3 Months).

  • affiliate_tracker: Tracks referral sources from authorised Air-Tec Wear creators, ambassadors, and partner codes (30 Days).

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit air-tecwear.co.uk, you will be presented with our Cookie Consent Banner. You have full control over non-essential cookies.

Updating Preferences via Our Banner

You can accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Controlling Cookies via Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to manage or block cookies entirely through their settings. Please note that restricting strictly necessary cookies will impact your browsing experience and prevent you from completing transactions on our online store.

To adjust settings on popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings -> Privacy and Security -> Cookies and other site data

  • Apple Safari: Preferences -> Privacy -> Block all cookies

  • Mozilla Firefox: Options -> Privacy & Security -> Cookies and Site Data

  • Microsoft Edge: Settings -> Cookies and site permissions

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technical infrastructure, legal requirements, or operational updates. Any updates will be published on this page with an updated "Last Updated" revision date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or data privacy, please contact us:

  • Email: hello@air-tecwear.co.uk

  • Registered Business Address:

    Air-Tec Wear Ltd

    Gascoyne House, Moseleys Farm Business Centre

    Fornham All Saints, Bury St Edmunds

    Suffolk, IP28 6JY

    United Kingdom

  • Company Registration Number: 16019607