Cookies Policy
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work correctly, remember preferences, and—if you allow—help site owners measure performance and improve marketing relevance.
We may also use similar technologies (pixels, tags, local storage). In this policy, we refer to all of these as “cookies” for simplicity.
2) Who we are
This website (Sustentu Wine Club) is operated by Sustentu Wine Club, 203 Kenyon Way, Little Hulton, Manchester, M38 0DJ, vat xx (“we”, “us”).
Contact: events@sustentuwineclub.com | [CONTACT FORM LINK]
3) Why do we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep the website working (security, forms, checkout/payment flows);
- Remember choices (cookie preferences and basic site preferences);
- Understand performance (analytics, troubleshooting, improvement);
Enable embedded content (e.g., Instagram posts) where you choose to load it.
4) Your choices (consent)
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner where you can:
- Accept all
- Reject non-essential
- Accept all
- Manage preferences by category
You can change or withdraw consent at any time via the “Manage Cookies” link in the footer.
Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing, many social media cookies) are only used if you consent.
5) Cookie categories we use
- A) Strictly Necessary (Always active)
Required for the website to function and for security. These cannot be switched off in our systems. - B) Functional (Optional)
Improve your experience (e.g., remembering certain settings). If disabled, some features may not work as intended. - C) Analytics / Performance (Optional)
Help us understand how people use the site (e.g., visits, pages viewed) so we can improve it. With Google Analytics 4, common cookies include _ga and ga<container-id> (typically up to 2 years). Suporte Google+2Google Políticas+2 - D) Social Media / Embedded Content (Optional)
Instagram embeds may set cookies and use similar technologies from Meta/Instagram when the embed loads. Facebook+1
6) Your stack: cookie inventory (typical cookies)
Important: this is a best-practice inventory for your setup. Exact cookies can differ depending on your WordPress theme/plugins, whether you use WooCommerce, whether you use Stripe Checkout vs embedded card fields, and how Instagram is embedded. Your cookie banner/CMP should show the live, exact list detected on your domain.
A) WordPress (first-party) — Strictly Necessary / Functional
These are commonly used by WordPress and may appear depending on features you use:
- wordpress_test_cookie — checks whether cookies are enabled (session).
- wordpress_logged_in_* / wordpress_sec_* — login/auth cookies (duration varies by site settings).
- wp-settings-* / wp-settings-time-* — stores user preferences (mainly for logged-in users).
Category: Strictly Necessary / Functional (depends on your use).
B) Stripe (payments & fraud prevention) — Strictly Necessary
When Stripe is used on a checkout flow, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention and security. Examples include:
- __stripe_mid — fraud prevention (often ~1 year). Stripe+1
- __stripe_mid — fraud prevention (often ~1 year). Stripe+1
- __stripe_sid — fraud prevention (often ~30 minutes). Stripe+1
Stripe may also set additional cookies depending on the integration (e.g., authentication/session-related cookies). Stripe+1
Category: Strictly Necessary (payments/security).
C) MailerLite (forms/popups) — Functional (Optional)
If you use MailerLite pop-up forms, MailerLite states it uses a cookie such as:
- mailerlite:webform:shown — remembers whether a visitor has already seen a pop-up (based on your display rules). MailerLite
Category: Functional (Optional).
Note: email tracking (opens/clicks) is handled inside emails and isn’t the same as website cookies, but it’s still part of your overall privacy setup. MailerLite provides tracking controls for campaigns. MailerLite
D) Google Analytics 4 (GA4) — Analytics (Optional)
GA4 commonly uses first-party cookies such as:
- _ga — distinguishes users (commonly up to 2 years). Google Políticas+1
- _ga — distinguishes users (commonly up to 2 years). Google Políticas+1
- ga<container-id> — persists session state (commonly up to 2 years). Usercentrics+1
Other cookies may also appear depending on your tag setup (gtag/GTM). Usercentrics
Category: Analytics (Optional).
E) Instagram embeds (Meta/Instagram) — Social Media (Optional)
If you embed Instagram posts/feeds, loading that content can allow Meta/Instagram technologies (including cookies) to run. Meta explains that it uses cookies across Meta Products (which includes Instagram). Facebook+1
Some cookies are described by Meta as helping with security/abuse prevention (e.g., “datr”), although what is actually set can depend on how the embed loads and the user’s context. Facebook
Category: Social Media (Optional).
7) First-party vs third-party cookies
- First-party cookies are set by our domain (e.g., WordPress, GA cookies on our domain).
- Third-party cookies may be set by services we use (e.g., embedded Instagram content) or by scripts/tools included through third parties.
We don’t control third-party cookies directly; please refer to the relevant provider policies for details (e.g., Google, Stripe, Meta, MailerLite).
8) How long do cookies last
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: remain for a defined period or until you delete them.
9) How to manage cookies
You can manage cookies:
- On our website via [Manage Cookies]
- In your browser settings (block/delete cookies)
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality (including checkout).
10. Children and age restrictions
Our services relate to alcoholic products and are strictly intended for adults aged 18 or over (or the legal drinking age in your country).
We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it as soon as reasonably possible.
10) Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, providers, or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page.
Last updated: 01.01.2026