COOKIE POLICY

Last updated 29 December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Da Applausus LTD (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on http://www.daapplausus.co.uk.

This policy should be read alongside 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 may be:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

2. Legal Basis (UK)

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR:

Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent
All other cookies (analytics, marketing, preferences) require prior consent

We will not place non-essential cookies on your device unless you give consent via our cookie banner.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

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

Examples:

Shopping cart functionality
Checkout and payment processing
Security and fraud prevention
Session management

Legal basis: Legitimate interest / PECR exemption

B. Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.

Examples:

Language selection
Region or currency preferences

Legal basis: Consent

C. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and usability.

Examples:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Traffic sources

Examples of tools (if used):

Google Analytics (with IP anonymisation)

Legal basis: Consent

D. Marketing / Advertising Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track visitors across websites to deliver relevant advertisements.

Examples:

Retargeting ads
Conversion tracking

Note: We do not use marketing cookies unless explicitly stated and consented to.

Legal basis: Consent

4. Cookies We Set

This table reflects the standard cookies used on our site.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
authjs.session-token	Da Applausus	Secure user session management	Strictly necessary	Session
__stripe_mid	Stripe	Fraud prevention and payment security	Strictly necessary	1 year
__stripe_sid	Stripe	Fraud prevention and payment security	Strictly necessary	30 mins
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users	Analytics	2 years
_ga_<container-id>	Google Analytics	Persists session state	Analytics	2 years
cookie-consent	Da Applausus	Stores your cookie consent preferences	Strictly necessary	1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our website, such as:

Payment providers (e.g. Stripe)
Analytics platforms (e.g. Google Analytics)

These third parties are responsible for their own cookies and data handling practices.

6. Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customise cookie preferences

Your consent choices are stored and can be changed at any time.

7. How to Change or Withdraw Consent

You can:

Change your preferences via the link
Delete cookies through your browser settings

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of cookies set before withdrawal.

8. Browser Controls

You can manage cookies using your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.

9. International Data Transfers

Where cookies involve processing outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes take effect once published on this page.

11. Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact:

Da Applausus LTD
Email: privacy@daapplausus.co.uk