W² Cards & Hobbies

Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Our website w2hobbies.com (“we”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies (collectively “cookies”). Some cookies are set by us (first-party), and some by third parties (third-party). This Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

2. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. It allows the site to recognize your device and remember information about your visit (e.g., your cart).

3. Related technologies

  • Scripts: code that enables the site to function and be interactive.

  • Web beacons/pixel tags: tiny images or code used to measure usage and campaign performance.

  • Local storage: browser storage similar to cookies.

4. About third parties

We work with third-party providers (e.g., Google, Stripe, PayPal). These parties may act as independent controllers for their processing. Please review their privacy policies for details.

5. How we categorize cookies

  • Strictly necessary / Functional – required for core features like cart, checkout, security, login, and payment; cannot be switched off.

  • Analytics / Statistics – help us understand site usage to improve our services.

  • Marketing / Social – used for advertising, retargeting, and to display embedded social media.

Note: We use Independent Analytics for basic traffic statistics without cookies and without sending personal data off-site.

Cookies we use (by service)

The names and retention periods below are common examples. They may vary by vendor/version. Run a Complianz scan to refine them for your site.

6.1 WooCommerce (Strictly necessary / Functional)

  • woocommerce_cart_hash (session), woocommerce_items_in_cart (session) — keeps cart state

  • wp_woocommerce_session_* (~2 days) — associates cart with a session

6.2 WordPress / Ultimate Member (Strictly necessary / Functional)

  • wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_* (session) — keeps you logged in

  • wp-settings-*, wp-settings-time-* (~1 year) — UI preferences

6.3 Elementor (Functional)

  • elementor (~1 year) — remembers whether certain front-end components/animations should load

6.4 Payments – Stripe & PayPal (Strictly necessary / Functional & Fraud prevention)

  • Stripe: __stripe_mid (~1 year), __stripe_sid (~30 min) — security & fraud prevention

  • PayPal: ts, ts_c, x-pp-s, l7_az, etc. (varies up to 2 years) — checkout & security

6.5 Analytics

  • Independent Analytics (no cookies) — basic traffic stats stored on our server only

  • Google Analytics 4 (if enabled): _ga (2 years), _ga_* (2 years), _gid (24h) — usage statistics (IP anonymization where available)

6.6 Sourcebuster JS (if enabled, Analytics/Attribution)

  • sbjs_current, sbjs_first, sbjs_session, etc. (30 min–6 months) — tracks traffic sources

6.7 MailPoet (if used for automation/marketing)

  • mailpoet_* (various) — newsletter performance & automation

6.8 Google reCAPTCHA (Security / Functional)

  • _GRECAPTCHA and related (session/persistent) — protects forms from abuse; set by Google

6.9 Google Maps (Functional / Marketing, depending on region)

  • NID, SID, HSID, etc. (varies) — renders interactive maps; set by Google

6.10 Social media embeds (Marketing / Social)

(Keep only the networks you actually embed; delete the rest.)

  • Facebook: _fbp (3 months) — ad delivery & retargeting

  • Instagram (Meta): cookies set when embedded posts load

  • TikTok: _ttp (up to 13 months) — ad performance

  • Twitter/X: personalization_id, guest_id (up to 2 years) — embeds & analytics

  • Pinterest: cookies set when “Pin” widgets load

  • YouTube (if videos embedded): cookies set by YouTube; consider youtube-nocookie.com mode via our consent tool

6.11 Miscellaneous

Other cookies may appear temporarily while testing new features; we keep this list updated.

7. Consent and how to manage cookies

When you first visit, we may show a cookie banner. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of cookies as described here. You can:

  • Click Cookie Preferences in our footer (or the banner) to change your choices at any time; or

  • Manage/delete cookies in your browser settings; see your browser’s Help section; and

  • For interest-based advertising choices in Canada, visit https://youradchoices.ca.

If you disable all cookies, parts of the site (e.g., cart/checkout) may not function properly.

8. Your rights (PIPEDA)

You have the right to request access, correction, deletion, objection to processing, and to withdraw consent (subject to legal/contractual restrictions and reasonable notice). You may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if a concern is not resolved.

9. Contact

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