Last updated: 6th March 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how Golf Gear Raffles Limited ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website: https://golfgearraffles.co.uk.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be either:
- Session cookies – these expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – these remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- to enable the website to function properly
- to allow you to log into your account
- to allow you to purchase entries into prize draws
- to remember items in your shopping cart
- to process payments securely
- to analyse website traffic where analytics tools are used
3. Essential website cookies
These cookies are required for the website to operate and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that enable user login, shopping cart functionality, secure checkout, and account sessions.
Examples may include:
| Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Identifies logged-in users |
| wordpress_sec_* | Security cookie for logged-in users |
| wp-settings-* | Stores WordPress user preferences |
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Tracks items stored in the shopping cart |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Stores the number of items in the cart |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Stores WooCommerce session information |
These cookies are necessary to allow the purchase of entries into our prize draws.
4. Payment provider cookies
When you make a payment, you may interact with payment providers such as PayPal.
These providers may place cookies on your device to:
- process payments
- prevent fraud
- verify transactions
- improve payment security
These cookies are controlled by the payment provider and are subject to their own privacy policies.
You can read PayPal’s privacy policy here: https://www.paypal.com/privacy
5. Analytics cookies
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to help improve our services.
Analytics cookies may collect information such as:
- how visitors arrive at the website
- which pages are visited
- how users interact with the website
Example analytics cookies may include:
| Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users |
| _gid | Tracks user behaviour on the website |
| _gat | Limits request rate |
6. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services used on our website, including payment providers or analytics services.
We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these providers for further information.
7. Managing cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can:
- delete cookies
- block cookies
- receive notifications when cookies are used
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, including the ability to enter prize draws or complete purchases.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact:
Golf Gear Raffles Limited
Email:
enquiries@golfgearraffles.co.uk
