Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled without breaking core features such as your shopping cart and account login.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve content and performance. No personally identifiable data is collected.
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and choices — such as language or region — to personalise your experience on return visits.
Marketing Cookies
Used to show you relevant adverts on other websites. Set by third-party services such as Google Ads. You can opt out at any time.
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 more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies do not contain viruses and cannot access other information on your device. They simply store a small amount of data that helps the website remember things about your visit.
How We Use Cookies
InkHive Printers uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable essential website functions such as your shopping basket and account login
- To remember your preferences and settings between visits
- To analyse how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- To deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness
- To prevent fraud and keep our website and your account secure
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can withdraw or manage your consent at any time — see Section 5.
Cookies We Use
The table below details the specific cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Essential | Stores your shopping cart contents | Session |
| woocommerce_session | Essential | Maintains your WooCommerce session | 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in | Essential | Keeps you logged in to your account | Session |
| wp-settings | Preference | Stores your WordPress interface preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — tracks session activity | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics — limits request rate | 1 minute |
| _gcl_au | Marketing | Google Ads — conversion tracking | 3 months |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use. We do not have direct control over these cookies. The third parties involved and their privacy policies are listed below:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website usage analytics | View Policy |
| Google Ads | Advertising & remarketing | View Policy |
| WooCommerce | E-commerce functionality | View Policy |
| WordPress | Website platform | View Policy |
Managing & Disabling Cookies
You have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Instructions for the most common browsers are provided below:
| Browser | How to Manage Cookies |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Manage cookies in Chrome |
| Mozilla Firefox | Manage cookies in Firefox |
| Apple Safari | Manage cookies in Safari |
| Microsoft Edge | Manage cookies in Edge |
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising across participating websites by visiting youronlinechoices.com.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and PECR, you have the right to:
- Be informed about the cookies we use — which this policy provides
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time via your browser settings
- Request access to any personal data collected via cookies
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113
For any data protection queries related to cookies, please contact us using the details below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our website or legal requirements change. The date of the most recent update is shown at the top of this page.
We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
InkHive Printers · 77 High Street, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7AF · 01992 763304 · inkhiveprinters.co.uk
This policy was last reviewed in August 2026 · Terms & Conditions · Privacy Policy