Effective Date: March 17, 2026
Last Updated: March 17, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how WP Design Vault (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit wpdesignvault.com. For broader information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies themselves do not typically identify you personally, but personal data we store about you may be linked to information stored in cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
WP Design Vault uses cookies for three main purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as logging in, adding products to your cart, and processing payments.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Identifies logged-in users | Session |
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Tracks cart contents | Session |
| woocommerce_session_* | Stores session data | 2 days |
| wc_cart_expiration | Cart expiry tracking | 2 days |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | WooCommerce session management | Session |
| PHPSESSID | PHP session identifier | Session |
2.2 Analytical / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymised data. We use this to improve our website and product catalogue.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (session) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
2.3 Functionality / Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress preferences | 1 year |
| viewed_cookie_policy | Records cookie consent | 1 year |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
We do not currently run advertising campaigns. We do not place marketing or targeting cookies. If we introduce advertising in the future, this policy will be updated and we will seek your prior consent before placing any marketing cookies.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use:
4. Your Cookie Choices
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit WP Design Vault, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies or manage your preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to work.
4.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
4.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Note: Disabling essential cookies will affect your ability to log in, maintain a shopping cart, or complete purchases on WP Design Vault.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features or change our technology partners. We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and display a notice on our website for significant changes.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: support@wpdesignvault.com
Contact Page: wpdesignvault.com/contact