// Last updated: 15 May 2026
Cookie Policy
We use the bare minimum: one session cookie and one language-preference cookie. No analytics cookies, no advertising cookies, no third-party trackers.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file your browser stores when you visit a website. Cookies let the site remember things like your language preference or that you are signed in.
2. Cookies we use
| Name | Purpose | Lifetime | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID | Session identifier (CSRF protection, basket persistence) | Browser session | Strictly necessary |
wcw_locale | Remember your language choice (en/de) | 365 days | Strictly necessary |
3. localStorage usage
We use the browser's localStorage (which is not technically a cookie) to remember that you have acknowledged the cookie banner. The key is `wcw_cookie_consent` and contains only the values "accepted" or "declined", plus a timestamp. It is never sent to our server.
4. Third-party cookies
When you visit the Stripe checkout page (after clicking the checkout button), Stripe sets its own cookies for fraud prevention and session continuity. Those cookies are governed by Stripe's privacy and cookie policies.
5. Managing cookies
You can delete or block cookies from your browser's settings. Note that disabling the session cookie will break the contact form and the checkout flow.