Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17/06/2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Peptide Direct Ltd uses on this website, and how you can manage them.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides full details of how we collect and use personal data.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide website owners with information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-party cookies — set by the website you are visiting
- Third-party cookies — set by a third-party service (such as Google Analytics) operating on the website
Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on this website:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure access to account areas, and the operation of the cookie consent tool itself. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled through our cookie consent tool, as they are required for the site to work.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Maintains login state for authenticated users | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Security cookie for authenticated users | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
| [Cookie consent cookie] | Cookie consent tool | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Note: the exact names of WordPress cookies may vary depending on your browser and site configuration. Update the cookie consent cookie name above to reflect the specific plugin used (e.g. Complianz, CookieYes, etc.).
2. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about how visitors use our website — including which pages are visited, how long visitors spend on the site, and where they come from. This helps us understand how the website is performing and identify areas for improvement.
We have enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics, which means your IP address is truncated before being stored and cannot be used to identify you individually.
Analytics cookies are only placed on your device with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie consent tool on this website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics. | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state for GA4 analytics. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users. Used to throttle request rate. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics. | 1 minute |
Google Analytics data may be processed on servers in the United States. This is covered by Google's standard contractual clauses with the EU and UK. For more information, see Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies We Do Not Use
We do not use the following types of cookies on this website:
- Marketing or advertising cookies — we do not run retargeting or paid advertising campaigns using cookies on this site
- Social media tracking cookies — we do not use Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, or similar social media tracking tools
- Functionality/preference cookies — beyond the strictly necessary WordPress cookies above, we do not use cookies to store personal preferences
How to Manage Cookies
Via our cookie consent tool
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential (analytics) cookies at that point. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of this website.
Via your browser settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites or all websites
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed
Please note that blocking or deleting strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:
Opt out of Google Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or in response to changes in applicable law. The current version will always be available on this page. We recommend checking this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Peptide Direct Ltd
Waterwells Business Park, Kestrel Court, Waterwells Drive
Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 2AT
United Kingdom
Email: info@peptide-direct.com
Telephone: +44 788 048 5232