Cookie Policy
Last updated: 01 May 2026
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, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
Origins by Hawwa uses the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. These include:
- Session cookies — maintain your browsing session and keep you logged in
- WooCommerce cookies — manage your shopping cart and checkout process
- Security cookies — protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) — tracks pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your wishlist items or preferred currency.
Marketing Cookies
We may use marketing cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our campaigns. These are only set with your consent.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
- Cookie consent tool: When you first visit our website, you can choose which categories of cookies to accept via our consent banner.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookie Retention
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Shopping cart identification | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Cart item count | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | WooCommerce session | 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Authentication | Session / 14 days |
| _ga | Google Analytics user ID | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics session | 24 hours |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies, over which we have no control. Key third parties include Google Analytics and our payment processors.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.
More Information
For more information about how we use your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. If you have questions about cookies, contact us at contact@originsbyhawwa.com.