Cookie Policy

Effective date: 7 January 2026
Website: Sereni Mama (“we”, “us”, “our”)
Contact: contact@serenimama.com

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, remember preferences, and (where you allow it) understand how people use the site.

Some cookies are session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and others are persistent cookies (kept for longer).

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Strictly necessary functions (e.g., basket and checkout)
  • Functionality (e.g., remembering details you enter)
  • Analytics to understand how the site is used, using Google Analytics

We do not set non-essential cookies (such as analytics) unless you have given consent. UK guidance expects clear opt-in consent for non-essential cookies, and users must be able to refuse them as easily as accept them.

3. Cookie choices

Cookie banner / settings

We provide a cookie banner/settings tool that lets you:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Choose cookie categories

You can change your choices at any time using the cookie settings link.

Browser controls

You can also block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may stop parts of the site (like the basket/checkout) from working.

4. Cookies we use

A) Strictly necessary cookies (site functionality)

These cookies are required for the website to work (especially the shop and checkout).

Cookie nameTypical durationPurpose
woocommerce_cart_hashSessionHelps determine when basket contents/data changes.
woocommerce_items_in_cartSessionHelps determine when basket contents/data changes.
wp_woocommerce_session_2 daysStores a unique session code to can find the basket data in the database.
woocommerce_recently_viewedSessionPowers the “recently viewed products” feature.
wordpress_test_cookieSessionUsed by to check whether cookies can be set in your browser.

B) Functionality cookies (convenience)

These help remember choices or details you enter (not essential, but helpful).

Cookie nameTypical durationPurpose
comment_author_{HASH}~1 yearRemembers the name you used when leaving a comment
comment_author_email_{HASH}~1 yearRemembers the email address you used when leaving a comment
comment_author_url_{HASH}~1 yearRemembers the website URL you used when leaving a comment

C) Analytics cookies (only if you consent)

When you enable analytics cookies, we will use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect aggregated information about how visitors use the website.

Cookie nameDefault expirationPurpose
_ga2 yearsDistinguishes users for analytics.
_ga_<container-id>2 yearsPersists session state in GA4.

5. Third-party cookies and embedded content

Some pages may include content embedded from third parties (for example, social media posts). Embedded content can behave like you visited that third party’s website and may set cookies. (Where practical, we will provide consent controls for non-essential embeds.)

6. Google Search Console

Google Search Console is used by site owners to monitor search performance and technical issues. Implementing Search Console verification (for example via an HTML tag/meta tag) does not normally require visitor cookies.

7. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or the law. We recommend checking this page periodically.

8. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies: contact@serenimama.com