What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored by a browser when you visit a website. Similar technologies can include local storage, pixels, tags and software-development-kit identifiers. They may support security, preferences, forms, analytics and other website functions.
Cookie Categories
Strictly necessary
Used for core security, session, form, consent or administration functions. Disabling them may prevent parts of the website from working.
Functional
Remember choices such as preferences, display options or form state.
Analytics
Help measure visits, page use and performance. These should be used according to the consent requirements that apply to the visitor.
Marketing
May be used to measure campaigns or personalise advertising. ShellRack should enable these only when the relevant tool and consent mechanism are configured.
Cookies and Identifiers
| Name or provider | Category | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress / security session identifiers | Necessary | Administration, security or session functions where applicable | Session or configured period |
| Cookie-consent preference | Necessary | Remembers consent choices where a consent tool is enabled | Configured period |
Google Analytics identifiers such as _ga | Analytics | Measures website usage only when Google Analytics is enabled and permitted | Vendor-configured period |
Third-Party Tools
Embedded forms, videos, maps, analytics, social links, payment tools or other third-party services may set their own cookies or collect technical information. Their processing is governed by their own policies as well as any controls configured by ShellRack.
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through the website consent tool where available and through browser settings. Blocking necessary cookies can affect forms, security, portals or other core functions.
- Review and change browser cookie settings.
- Delete stored cookies through your browser.
- Use available vendor opt-out tools.
- Use the website consent control to change optional-cookie choices where provided.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy when website tools, plugins, providers or legal requirements change. Review the latest revision date and contact info@shellrack.com with questions.
Cookie Questions?
Contact ShellRack if you have questions about website cookies or tracking technologies.