Cookie Policy
Last updated: 11 April 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you use the site. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are essential for many website features to work properly.
2. How We Use Cookies
SweetTrans uses only strictly necessary cookies. We do not use advertising, tracking or analytics cookies that require consent under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
auth_token |
Authenticates your logged-in session. Contains a JSON Web Token (JWT) used to verify your identity when making requests. | Session / 30 days | Strictly necessary |
csrf_cookie |
Protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Ensures that form submissions originate from our site. | Session | Strictly necessary |
cookie_consent |
Records that you have acknowledged our cookie notice, so we don't show it again. | 1 year | Strictly necessary |
PHPSESSID |
Standard PHP session cookie. Maintains your session state as you navigate the site. | Session | Strictly necessary |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We load the following third-party resources that may set their own cookies:
- Google Fonts: used to load the Playfair Display and Inter typefaces. Google may collect anonymised usage data. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Tailwind CSS CDN / Alpine.js CDN: delivered via CDN providers that may log access for performance monitoring. These do not set tracking cookies.
We do not use any advertising networks, social media trackers, or analytics services that set third-party tracking cookies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from logging in or using core features of SweetTrans.
Instructions for common browsers:
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. If we start using additional types of cookies, we will update this page and, where required, seek your consent.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
- Email: [email protected]
- Or use our Contact Form
For more information about your privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy.