Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Space Shark Weddings uses cookies and similar technologies (including localStorage/sessionStorage) on spacesharkweddings.co.uk.
Consent Categories
Our consent banner provides separate controls for essential, analytics, functional, and marketing technologies.
- Essential: always active for core security, login/session continuity, and payment flows
- Analytics: optional (PostHog)
- Functional: optional (preferences and support chat tools)
- Marketing: optional (Meta Pixel, Google Ads/Google tag, and related attribution identifiers)
Technologies We Use
| Name | Storage Type | Purpose | Typical Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| access_token | Cookie (HttpOnly) | Authenticated session access | 1 hour | Essential |
| refresh_token | Cookie (HttpOnly) | Refreshes authenticated sessions | 7 days | Essential |
| redirect_url | Cookie | Stores short-lived post-login redirect target | 5 minutes | Essential |
| space-shark-weddings-cookie-consent | localStorage | Stores your consent choices | Until changed or cleared | Essential |
| last_login_provider | Cookie | Remembers last sign-in method | 1 year | Functional |
| functional-cookies | Cookie | Stores functional preference state | 1 year | Functional |
| sidebar_state | Cookie | Remembers dashboard sidebar collapsed/expanded state | 7 days | Functional |
| intercom-* | Cookie/localStorage | Optional support chat functionality | Set by provider | Functional |
| ph_* | Cookie/localStorage | Website analytics and product usage measurement | Up to 2 years | Analytics |
| _fbp / _fbc / fr | Cookie | Advertising attribution and performance measurement | Typically up to 90 days | Marketing |
| _gcl_aw / _gcl_gb / _gcl_au | Cookie | Google Ads click attribution and conversion measurement where marketing consent is enabled | Typically up to 90 days | Marketing |
| space-shark-weddings-google-ads-attribution | localStorage | Stores Google ad click IDs, UTM parameters, landing page, and referrer for lead attribution | Up to 90 days | Marketing |
| space_shark_external_id | localStorage | Deduplication/matching support for Meta Conversions API | Until cleared | Marketing |
| ssw_last_pageview_event_id | sessionStorage | Event deduplication between browser and server tracking | Session | Marketing |
How to Manage Preferences
- Use our Cookie Settings panel at any time
- Use browser controls to block or clear cookies/local storage
- Use provider opt-out controls where available (for example Meta ad preferences)
Third-Party Services
Where enabled by your consent choices, third-party providers may set or read their own technologies. Their processing is governed by their own policies.
Contact
If you have questions about cookies or tracking technologies, contact support@spacesharkweddings.co.uk.
Related Policies: Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions
Last updated: 15/04/2026