Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1.12.2025
Who we are: Celestica by Ray (“we”, “us”, “our”) — operating at https://www.celesticabyray.uk/ and related pages. Our contact email is info@celesticabyray.uk and our company details are Celestica by Ray, 2/1, 24 Ibrox Street, G51 1AQ, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to make the site work and to help us understand how it’s used. Similar technologies (like pixels, tags, local storage) are treated as “cookies” in this policy.
2) How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
Run the site (e.g., your cart, checkout, security).
Measure usage so we can improve the experience (Google Analytics).
Show relevant ads and measure ad performance (Meta Pixel).
We only place non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics/ads) with your consent. Strictly necessary cookies are set because the site won’t function without them.
3) Your choices
Consent banner / preferences: Use Cookie Settings to accept or reject at any time: Change cookie settings
Browser controls: You can block/delete cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may affect site functionality (e.g., cart/checkout).
Do Not Track: We currently don’t respond to DNT signals.
4) Cookie categories we use
Strictly necessary – essential for core features (security, cart, checkout, account).
Functional – improves experience (remembering choices).
Analytics – helps us understand visits and site performance (Google Analytics).
Advertising – helps deliver and measure ads (Meta Pixel).
5) Cookies we use (illustrative list)
Actual cookies may vary over time.
A) Strictly necessary (set without consent)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Typical expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
woocommerce_cart_hash | WooCommerce | Remembers cart data | Session |
woocommerce_items_in_cart | WooCommerce | Tracks items in cart | Session |
wp_woocommerce_session_[hash] | WooCommerce | Unique code for cart/orders | 2 days |
woocommerce_recently_viewed | WooCommerce | Recently viewed products | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | WordPress | Keeps users logged in (accounts/admin) | Session |
wordpress_sec_[hash] | WordPress | Security/authentication | Session |
wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Checks if cookies are enabled | Session |
cookie_consent / cookie_preferences | CMP | Stores your cookie choices | 6–12 months |
B) Analytics (requires consent)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Typical expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
_ga_[container-id] | Google Analytics | Session state / properties | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
_gat / _ga_throttle | Google Analytics | Request throttling | 1 minute |
C) Advertising (requires consent)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Typical expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Stores and tracks visits across sites for ads | 3 months |
_fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Click ID when you arrive from a Meta ad | 3 months |
*_pixel (pixel tags) | Meta Pixel | Conversion/remarketing measurement | Varies (pixel tag) |
Note: We may run limited tests or new features from time to time; the cookie roster can change.
6) Lawful basis & what data we process
Strictly necessary cookies: processed on the basis of legitimate interests (running a secure, functional store).
Analytics & Advertising cookies: processed on the basis of your consent. You can withdraw consent any time via Change cookie settings.
7) Third parties & international transfers
Some cookies are set by third parties:
Google Analytics (Google Ireland/Google LLC) – analytics and performance measurement.
Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms Ireland/Meta Platforms Inc.) – ads measurement and relevance.
These providers may process data outside the UK/EEA. Where they do, they rely on safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). See their privacy pages for details: Google Privacy & Terms, Meta Privacy Policy.
8) Managing cookies
Cookie Settings: revoke your consent at any time: Change cookie settings.
Browsers: learn how to block/delete cookies via Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge help pages.
Mobile tracking: use your device settings for ad preferences (e.g., “Allow Apps to Request to Track” on iOS).
9) Changes to this policy
We’ll update this page when we change the cookies we use, our suppliers, or the way we classify cookies. Check the “Last updated” date at the top.
10) Contact us
Questions about this policy or your choices? Email info@celesticabyray.uk or write to:
Celestica by Ray
2/1 24 Ibrox Street
G51 1AQ
Glasgow, United Kingdom