Cookie Policy
StarlightPaws – Cat Supplies & Accessories
StarlightPaws – www.starlightpaws.com
Last updated: February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how StarlightPaws uses them on www.starlightpaws.com, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy for a full understanding of how we handle your data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies cannot run programmes or deliver viruses to your device. Each cookie is unique to your web browser and contains anonymous information such as a unique identifier, the website name, and some digits and numbers.
2. How We Use Cookies
StarlightPaws uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences.
Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which pages are popular, how users navigate the site, and where we can improve. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click on an affiliate link (such as an Amazon product link), third-party cookies may be placed on your device by those retailers to track that a referral came from StarlightPaws. This is how we earn a small commission when you make a purchase. These cookies are governed by the third-party retailer's own cookie policy.
3. Cookies We Use
The table below lists the main cookies used on www.starlightpaws.com:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Tracks unique visitors and sessions for analytics | Analytics | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores session state for Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Identifies unique visitors for a 24-hour session | Analytics | 24 hours |
tag-sp | Amazon Associates | Tracks affiliate link clicks and purchases for commission attribution | Affiliate | 90 days |
session-id | Amazon | Maintains session on Amazon after affiliate referral | Affiliate | Session |
cookieconsent | StarlightPaws | Stores your cookie consent preference | Essential | 1 year |
Please note that third-party retailers such as Amazon may set additional cookies when you click through to their websites. StarlightPaws has no control over these cookies. Please refer to Amazon's Cookie Policy at www.amazon.co.uk for full details.
4. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. The links below explain how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.
Opt out of Google Analytics: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties. These include:
Google Analytics (Google LLC): Used for website analytics. Google may transfer data to servers in the United States. This is covered by appropriate data transfer safeguards. For more information, visit policies.google.com/privacy.
Amazon Associates: When you click an affiliate link to Amazon, Amazon places cookies on your device to track the referral and any resulting purchase. This is governed by Amazon's own Cookie Policy at www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html.
StarlightPaws does not control third-party cookies and accepts no responsibility for them. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.
6. Cookies and UK Law
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. We obtain this consent through our cookie consent banner when you first visit the website.
Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function do not require your consent under PECR.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Company: StarlightPaws
Address: 17A Forest Park Road, Dundee, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 7878 036278
Email: hello@starlightpaws.com
Website: www.starlightpaws.com
This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales and complies with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.