CounterReality
Last updated: March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how CounterReality uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

CounterReality is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies
These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies
These remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly
• Enable the shop and checkout process
• Improve performance and user experience
• Understand how visitors use our website
• Process secure payments

Cookies used on this website fall into the following categories.

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled through our cookie consent tool.

They enable core features such as:

• Secure checkout
• Shopping cart functionality
• Page navigation
• Account login (if applicable)
• Security and fraud prevention

Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function properly.

Examples may include cookies set by:

WordPress
Examples:

• wordpress_logged_in_*
• wordpress_sec_*
• wp-settings-*

Purpose: manages logged-in user sessions and preferences.

WooCommerce
Examples:

• woocommerce_cart_hash
• woocommerce_items_in_cart
• wp_woocommerce_session_*

Purpose: stores cart contents and manages the checkout process.

These cookies typically expire at the end of the session or within a few days.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve its performance and usability.

We use:

Google Analytics

Google Analytics collects anonymised information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources
• Device and browser type

Examples of cookies used may include:

• _ga
• _ga_*
• _gid

These cookies help us analyse website usage but do not identify individual visitors.

Data collected by Google Analytics may be transferred to and stored on Google’s servers according to Google’s privacy practices.

You can learn more here: policies.google.com/privacy

3. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality.

For example, these cookies may:

• Remember your cookie preferences
• Improve website usability
• Remember certain settings

These cookies help personalise your experience but are not essential for the website to function.

4. Payment Processing Cookies

When you make a purchase through our website, payments are securely processed by Stripe, our payment provider.

Stripe may set cookies or similar technologies to:

• Process payments securely
• Prevent fraud
• verify transactions
• ensure compliance with financial regulations

Examples may include:

• __stripe_mid
• __stripe_sid

Stripe may collect certain technical information necessary to complete payment processing.

For more information about how Stripe processes data, please see: stripe.com/privacy

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages.

These may include:

• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Payment processors (Stripe)

These third parties are responsible for the cookies they set and for their own privacy practices.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage your cookie preferences

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies from certain websites

However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website, particularly the shop and checkout features.

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit: allaboutcookies.org

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, you can contact us.