---
title: "Cookie Policy - Buy Private Number Plates Online – Instantly Search The DVLA Database"
description: "Cookie Policy Last updated: 25/02/2026 What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website."
url: https://buyprivateplates.uk/cookie-policy/
site: "Buy Private Number Plates Online – Instantly Search the DVLA Database"
published: 2026-02-26
modified: 2026-02-26
language: en-GB
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# Cookie Policy

## Cookie Policy

## Cookie Policy

**Last updated:** 25/02/2026

### What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner about how the site is used.

### How We Use Cookies

buyprivateplates.uk uses cookies for the following purposes:

### Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `woocommerce_cart_hash` | Stores a hash of the contents of your shopping basket | Session |
| `woocommerce_items_in_cart` | Helps WooCommerce determine when basket contents change | Session |
| `wp_woocommerce_session_*` | Contains a unique session identifier for your basket and checkout | 2 days |
| `woocommerce_recently_viewed` | Remembers plates you have recently viewed | Session |
| `wordpress_logged_in_*` | Identifies you after you log in to your account | Session |
| `wordpress_sec_*` | Used to store your authentication details securely | Session |
| `PHPSESSID` | General PHP session cookie | Session |

### Analytics Cookies (Optional)

If you give consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. [Adjust this section based on what analytics you actually use.]

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `_ga` | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| `_ga_*` | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
| `_gid` | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| `_gat` | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute |

[If you don’t use Google Analytics, remove this section or replace with your actual analytics provider.]

### Marketing Cookies (Optional)

[If you use any marketing/advertising cookies (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Google Ads), list them here. If you don’t use any, remove this section entirely.]

We do not currently use any marketing or advertising cookies.

### How to Manage Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

- **Chrome:** Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- **Firefox:** Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- **Safari:** Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- **Edge:** Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent our website from functioning correctly, particularly the shopping basket and checkout.

### Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.

### Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@buyprivateplates.uk

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Source: https://buyprivateplates.uk/cookie-policy/