Last updated: 21 July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Sortis Competitions uses on sortiscompetitions.co.uk, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
Our legal obligations
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to tell you which cookies we use, what they do, and — except for strictly necessary cookies — to obtain your consent before setting them.
Cookies we use
1. Strictly necessary cookies (no consent required)
These cookies are essential for the website to function. Without them, services you have requested (such as adding tickets to a cart and completing checkout) cannot be provided. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _shopify_session | Shopify | Maintains your session (cart contents, login status) while you browse | Session |
| _shopify_country | Shopify | Remembers your country for correct currency and language display | Session |
| cart | Shopify | Stores your cart contents between pages | 2 weeks |
| secure_customer_sig | Shopify | Identifies logged-in customers securely | 20 years |
2. Analytics cookies (consent required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, so we can improve the experience. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Tracks page views, session length, traffic sources and user behaviour on our site | Up to 2 years |
| _shopify_sa_p, _shopify_sa_t | Shopify | Shopify analytics — tracks marketing attribution and customer journeys | 30 minutes / Session |
3. Marketing cookies (consent required)
These cookies are used to show you relevant advertising and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. We only use these if you have consented.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | Used by Meta to track visits and conversions from ads on Facebook and Instagram | 3 months |
| tt_webid_v2 | TikTok | Used by TikTok to track ad performance and conversions | 13 months |
How to control cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit:
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or as the law requires. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please email info@sortiscompetitions.co.uk.