Introduction

Root & Sky (“we”, “us”, “our”) seeks to be transparent and trustworthy. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, what data they may collect, how you can control them, and how it all aligns with UK data protection laws—specifically UK GDPR and PECR—ensuring lawful and respectful digital experiences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. They allow us to make your experience smoother—like keeping your cart filled, understanding how you use the site (with your permission), or remembering your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

We group our cookies into these categories:

Category	Description	Consent Required?
Strictly Necessary	Essential for cart, checkout, login, and consents to work.	No
Analytics & Performance	Help us understand how you use the site so we can make it better.	Yes
Functional	Remember your preferences like region or display choices.	Yes
Advertising & Social Media	Enable personalised ads and social sharing—from Meta, LinkedIn, etc.	Yes

Detailed Cookie Inventory

Here’s what each cookie actually does, how long it lasts, and whether it needs your consent:

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration	Category	Consent Required?
sbjs_current	Sourcebuster	Session attribution tracking	Session	Analytics	Yes
tk_or	Jetpack	Referral tracking	~5 years	Analytics	Yes
storeApiCartData	WooCommerce	Block-based cart persistence	Session/local	Necessary	No
wpEmojiSettingsSupports	WordPress	Emoji rendering support	Session	Necessary	No
cookieyes-consent	CookieYes	Stores your preference settings	1 year	Necessary	No

Third-Party Cookies

We incorporate tools like Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag—all third parties. They may place their own cookies when you’ve given consent. We don’t see your personal data unless you interact with their tools.

You can read more from them directly:

• Google Analytics cookie policy
• Meta cookie policy
• LinkedIn cookie policy

How to Control Cookies

• Use the cookie banner to accept, reject, or customise by category.
• Withdraw consent anytime via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.
• Or manage directly through your browser settings:
  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security

Disabling cookies may impact features like login, cart, or preferences.

Legal Basis & Consent

Under UK GDPR & PECR, we need your explicit consent for non-essential cookies. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and as easy to withdraw as it is to give. Behavioural tracking or marketing cookies will not be set until you actively opt in.

We record your consent decisions to maintain accountability—for audits and your peace of mind.

Policy Updates

We’ll revise this Cookie Policy if we introduce new cookies, change practices, or laws evolve. The “Last Updated” date above shows when changes were made—please check periodically.

Contact Us

If anything here confuses you—or if you’d like more details, contact:

legal@rootandsky.co.uk

Root & Sky Ltd
Church Court Business Park
25 Church Court
Preston, UK
PR1 6XF