Fox and Boo Cookie Policy
Fox and Boo Cookie Policy
Last updated: 4 August 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Fox and Boo Cookie Policy.
This Cookie Policy explains how Fox & Boo ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
It explains:
what cookies are;
why we use them;
which cookies we use;
how you can manage your cookie preferences; and
your rights in relation to cookies.
This Fox and Boo Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Some cookies are essential for a website to operate correctly, while others help us understand how visitors use our website or allow us to improve our services.
Cookies cannot read files stored on your device, install software or viruses, or give us unrestricted access to your computer or personal information.
3. Why we use cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, including to:
keep our website secure;
enable essential website functionality;
remember your preferences;
keep products in your shopping basket;
process secure purchases;
understand how visitors use our website;
improve website performance;
measure website traffic and visitor behaviour; and
help us improve the services we provide.
We do not use cookies to collect information that directly identifies you unless you have chosen to provide that information separately.
4. Your cookie choices
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner.
You can choose to:
Accept all cookies;
Reject non-essential cookies; or
Customise your cookie preferences.
We will only place non-essential cookies, including analytics cookies, after you have given your consent.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link available on our website.
Refusing non-essential cookies will not prevent you from using our website, although some optional features may not function as intended.
5. Types of cookies we use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website.
They enable functions such as:
shopping basket functionality;
secure checkout;
fraud prevention;
customer authentication;
remembering your cookie preferences;
website security.
These cookies do not require your consent because they are necessary for the operation of the website under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
These cookies collect information such as:
pages visited;
time spent on the website;
navigation between pages;
browser type;
operating system;
device type;
approximate geographical location;
referring websites.
We use this information to improve our website and enhance the customer experience.
Analytics cookies are only placed after you have provided your consent.
Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region or currency.
These cookies allow us to provide enhanced and more personalised website features.
Security Cookies
Security cookies help protect both our website and our customers.
They help identify malicious traffic, prevent fraudulent activity and ensure the secure operation of our website.
These cookies are considered strictly necessary for the secure operation of the website.
6. Cookies used on our website
Our website is powered by Shopify and uses services provided by Cloudflare and Google Analytics.
The table below lists the main cookies that may be used on our website.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Typical Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management and website security | 30 minutes | Strictly Necessary |
| _cf_bm | Cloudflare | Website security and fraud prevention | 30 minutes | Strictly Necessary |
| cart | Shopify | Stores shopping basket contents | Up to 2 weeks | Strictly Necessary |
| cart_currency | Shopify | Remembers selected currency | Up to 2 weeks | Functionality |
| secure_customer_sig | Shopify | Secure customer authentication | Up to 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| localization | Shopify | Stores language and regional preferences | Up to 1 year | Functionality |
| _shopify_y | Shopify | Visitor analytics | Up to 1 year | Analytics |
| _shopify_s | Shopify | Session analytics | 30 minutes | Analytics |
| _landing_page | Shopify | Records the first page visited | Up to 2 weeks | Analytics |
| _orig_referrer | Shopify | Records the referring website | Up to 2 weeks | Analytics |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors | Up to 2 years | Analytics |
| ga* | Google Analytics | Maintains session information | Up to 2 years | Analytics |
Please note that cookie names and retention periods may occasionally change as Shopify, Cloudflare or Google update their services.
7. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics collects information such as:
the pages you visit;
how long you spend on our website;
the links you click;
the device and browser you use;
your approximate geographic location (based on your IP address); and
how you arrived at our website.
We use this information to analyse website performance, improve our content and enhance the experience we provide to our customers.
Google Analytics cookies are only placed after you have given your consent through our cookie banner.
Where available, we use Google Analytics privacy features, including IP anonymisation or equivalent privacy settings provided by Google.
For more information about how Google processes your information, please visit:
You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google's Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
8. Shopify Cookies
Our online shop is hosted by Shopify.
Shopify uses a number of cookies that are essential for the operation of the website.
These cookies enable functions including:
maintaining your shopping basket;
completing purchases;
secure checkout;
fraud prevention;
customer authentication;
remembering customer preferences.
Without these cookies, many features of our website would not operate correctly.
Further information about Shopify's cookies can be found at:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies
9. Cloudflare Cookies
We use Cloudflare to improve the security, speed and reliability of our website.
Cloudflare helps protect our website against malicious traffic, automated attacks and other security threats.
Cloudflare may place security-related cookies on your device. These cookies are strictly necessary for the secure operation of the website and do not track your browsing activity for advertising purposes.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.cloudflare.com/cookie-policy/
10. Third-party cookies
Some third-party services integrated into our website may place cookies on your device.
These services may include:
payment providers;
embedded content;
mapping services;
customer support tools; and
other services that help us operate our website.
Each third party is responsible for the cookies it sets and for how it processes your information.
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with.
11. Managing cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by selecting the Cookie Settings link available on our website.
You can also control cookies through your web browser.
Most browsers allow you to:
view cookies stored on your device;
delete cookies;
block cookies;
prevent websites from placing cookies;
receive notifications when cookies are set.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent some parts of our website from functioning correctly, including the shopping basket and checkout process.
12. Browser guidance
Information about managing cookies in popular web browsers is available from the browser providers:
Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
General information about cookies is also available at:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org
Guidance on cookies and your rights under UK law is available from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
13. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
changes to our website;
changes to the cookies we use;
changes in technology;
changes in legal or regulatory requirements.
Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Fox and Boo Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
14. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Fox and Boo Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the contact details provided in our Privacy Policy or via the contact information published on our website.
Last updated: 4 August 2026
