Cookie Policy

Last updated: 22 July 2026

This policy explains how HerpesTest.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies, why we use them, and how you can control them.

Who runs this site

This store is operated by Nordic Wave LLC (6001 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA). If you have any questions about cookies or your privacy, email us at hello@herpestest.co.uk.

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help a website work and help us understand how it is used. Similar technologies, such as pixels and local storage, work in comparable ways. Some cookies are strictly necessary; others are optional and are only set with your consent.

How to control cookies

When you first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept, reject, or manage optional cookies. You can change your choice at any time from the cookie settings link in the footer, or by clearing or blocking cookies in your browser settings. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be switched off, because the site and checkout will not work without them. We process personal data in line with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Cookies we use

Strictly necessary (always on)

These keep the store secure and allow core features such as your basket and checkout to work. They cannot be turned off.

• _shopify_essential — keeps the store running and secure (session).
• _secure_session_id — manages a secure browsing session (session).
• cart, cart_currency, cart_sig, cart_ts — remember the contents and currency of your basket (up to 2 weeks).
• checkout, checkout_token — enable the checkout process (up to 4 weeks).
• secure_customer_sig — keeps you signed in to your account (up to 1 year).
• localization — remembers your country or region (up to 1 year).
• keep_alive, storefront_digest — store routing and access control (session / up to 1 year).

Analytics (optional, set only with consent)

These help us understand how the store is used so we can improve it. They are set only if you accept them.

• _shopify_y, _shopify_s — Shopify’s own analytics for visitors and sessions (up to 1 year).
• _ga, _gid — Google Analytics, where enabled, to measure visits (up to 2 years).

Marketing (optional, set only with consent)

These may be used to measure and personalise advertising. They are set only if you accept them.

• _fbp — Meta (Facebook) advertising, where enabled (up to 3 months).
• Advertising cookies from Google or other networks, where enabled.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date above.