Cookie Policy
Effective date: 22/10/2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website operators. This Cookie Policy explains how www.proofdashcams.co.uk (the "Website") uses cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Website's performance and user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
- Marketing & Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display adverts that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.
3. Cookies We Use
We may use the following third-party services that set cookies on the Website:
| Service | Cookies | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential (site) | cookie-consent | Stores your cookie choice. 'Accept all' is remembered on this device; 'Reject non-essential' is remembered for the current browsing session only, so you may be asked again on your next visit | Essential |
| Shopify | _shopify_y, _shopify_s, cart, _secure_session_id (set on checkout.proofdashcams / myshopify domain) | Basket and checkout | Essential |
| Google Tag Manager | — | Loads the tags below only after consent | Essential |
| Google Analytics 4 | _ga, _ga_* | Visitor statistics (pages, traffic sources, add-to-basket, purchases) | Analytics |
| Microsoft Clarity | _clck, _clsk, CLID, ANONCHK, MR, MUID, SM | Session recordings and heatmaps to improve the site. Form inputs are masked. Processed by Microsoft — see https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement | Analytics |
| Google Ads | _gcl_au, _gcl_aw, IDE | Conversion measurement and remarketing | Marketing |
| Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) | _fbp, _fbc | Conversion measurement and remarketing | Marketing |
4. Managing Cookies
The easiest way is the 'Cookie settings' link in the footer of every page.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of the Website may not function properly.
To manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
5. Your Consent
When you first visit, we show a notice with 'Reject non-essential' and 'Accept all' as equal one-click options. Analytics and Marketing cookies are only set if you choose Accept all. Essential cookies are always set. If you reject, we remember that for your current browsing session and may ask again on your next visit. You can change your choice at any time via the 'Cookie settings' link in the footer, or by clearing cookies in your browser. Our checkout runs on Shopify, which shows its own cookie banner for that step.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our data practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: info@proofdashcams.co.uk