Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Knit Together

Last updated: 28.01.2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Knit Together (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://knittogether.ie.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and analyse how the site is used.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies – stored for a defined period

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly
  • Enable WooCommerce shopping and checkout
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyse website traffic and performance
  • Improve user experience

4. Types of Cookies We Use

A) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

They are used to:

  • Enable core WooCommerce functionality
  • Remember items in your shopping cart
  • Process checkout and payments securely
  • Maintain user sessions

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))

B) Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your choices and preferences, such as:

  • Language or region
  • Login status (if you create an account)

Legal basis: Legitimate interest or consent (depending on cookie type)

C) Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.

These cookies collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Device and browser type
  • Approximate location (anonymised IP address)

This data is used only for statistical purposes and to improve website performance.

Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

You can withdraw your consent at any time.

D) WooCommerce Cookies

WooCommerce sets cookies to support e-commerce functionality, including:

  • Tracking cart data
  • Detecting changes to the cart
  • Supporting checkout and order processing

Examples include:

  • woocommerce_cart_hash
  • woocommerce_items_in_cart
  • wp_woocommerce_session_*

These cookies do not store personal data directly.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services used on this website may place cookies, including:

  • Google Analytics – website usage statistics
  • Payment providers (e.g. Stripe / PayPal) – secure payment processing

We do not control third-party cookies.
Please review their privacy policies for more information.

Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

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

Analytics cookies are only activated after you give consent.

7. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Please note:

  • Disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality
  • Disabling WooCommerce cookies may prevent checkout

Browser instructions:

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes.
The latest version will always be available on this page.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [hello@knittogether.ie]