At Castore we take your privacy very seriously. We fully appreciate and respect the importance of data privacy and security on the internet.
This website uses cookies and similar technologies for various purposes, including to distinguish you from other users of the website, to remember your preferences, and to help us improve our site and our services.
A “cookie” is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your device, subject to your consent where required by law. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device. They allow us to recognise your device (but not specifically who is using it) when you return to our site.
You can choose to accept or reject different categories of cookies (except those that are strictly necessary) through our cookie banner and settings. Please note that if you block certain types of cookies, some parts of our site may not function properly.
1. Types of cookies
Cookies can be categorised in several ways. One common distinction is between session cookies and persistent cookies.
Session cookies
- Are temporary cookies.
- Remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the site or close your browser.
- Allow you to move between pages on our site and use essential features (for example, keeping items in your basket as you navigate).
Persistent cookies
- Remain on your device for a longer period – the duration depends on the lifetime of the specific cookie or until you delete it.
- Help us recognise you as a returning visitor when you come back to our website.
- Allow us to remember your preferences and tailor content and experiences accordingly (for example, language, region, or items left in your basket).
2. Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They are usually set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services, such as:
- Navigating the site and using basic functions.
- Logging into secure areas.
- Using an electronic shopping basket or checkout.
- Managing your privacy preferences.
You cannot switch these cookies off using our cookie settings. You can set your browser to block them, but if you do so, parts of the site may not work properly.
Performance / analytical cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. For example, they allow us to:
- Recognise and count the number of visitors.
- See how visitors move around the site.
- Identify which pages are most popular or where users may encounter errors.
This information helps us improve the way our website works and enhance the user experience.
Functional cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. For example, they may:
- Remember choices you make (such as language, region, or your login details).
- Save information you have entered into forms so you do not need to retype it if you navigate away and return.
If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting / advertising cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by us or our advertising partners. They record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have clicked. This information may be used to:
- Show you more relevant adverts on our site or on other sites.
- Limit how often you see a particular advert.
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
If you do not allow these cookies, you will still see advertising, but it may be less tailored to your interests.
3. Third-party cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may work with third-party providers that set cookies on our website to enable certain features or to help us with analytics and advertising. For example, these third parties may provide:
- Analytics and measurement services.
- Advertising and remarketing services.
- Social media integration and sharing tools.
These third parties may use their cookies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. Where required by law, we will only use these cookies with your consent.
4. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner or pop-up that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies;
- Reject non-essential cookies; or
- Manage your preferences by category.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” button available in the footer.
Please note that your cookie preferences are specific to the browser and device you use to access the site. If you visit from another device or browser, or if you clear your cookies, you may need to set your preferences again.
5. Deleting or blocking cookies via your browser
The cookies described above may be either “session cookies”, which are temporary and automatically deleted from your device when you close your browser, or “persistent cookies”, which last until their expiry date or until you or your browser delete them.
You may also refuse or manage cookies by changing the settings on your internet browser. Generally, this can be done by visiting the “Settings” or “Privacy” menu in your browser. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
You may also wish to visit www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices to learn more about cookies set on your device by other companies and, where available, opt out of them.
However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including strictly necessary cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.
6. Changes to this cookie policy
We may change this cookie policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to the homepage or sending you an email).
We encourage you to review this cookie policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and how you can help protect your privacy.
7. Cookies used on this website
The specific cookies used on our site (including their providers, purposes, and durations) are listed in the cookie table below. This table is generated by our cookie management tool and is kept up to date based on regular scans of our website.
| Name | Description | Category | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| c | Used to determine if browser of user accepts cookies or not | Necessary | Shopify | 60 days till 3650 days |
| _secure_session_id | Used in connection with navigation through a storefront. | Necessary | Shopify | Session |
| cart | Used in connection with shopping cart. | Necessary | Shopify | 14 days |
| cart_sig | Used in connection with shopping cart. | Necessary | Shopify | 14 days |
| cart_ts | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 14 days |
| checkout_token | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 14 days |
| secure_customer_sig | Used in connection with customer login. | Necessary | Shopify | 2 years |
| _tracking_consent | Tracking preferences. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 year |
| shopify_pay_redirect | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | Session |
| cart_currency | Set after a checkout is completed to ensure that new carts are in the same currency as the last checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 14 days |
| dynamic_checkout_shown_on_cart | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 30 minutes |
| keep_alive | Used in connection with buyer localization. | Necessary | Shopify | 14 minutes |
| checkout_session_token | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 3 weeks |
| checkout_session_lookup | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 3 weeks |
| cart_ver | This cookie is generally provided by Shopify and is used in connection with the shopping cart. | Necessary | Shopify | 2 weeks |
| localization | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 years |
| _shopify_country | For shops where pricing currency/country set from GeoIP, that cookie stores the country we've detected. This cookie helps avoid doing GeoIP lookups after the first request. | Necessary | Shopify | Session |
| _customer_account_shop_sessions | Used in combination with the _secure_account_session_id cookie to track a user's session for new customer accounts | Necessary | Shopify | 30 days |
| _secure_account_session_id | Used to track a user's session for new customer accounts | Necessary | Shopify | 30 days |
| _shopify_m | Used for managing customer privacy settings. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 year |
| _shopify_tm | This cookie is generally provided by Shopify and is used for managing customer privacy settings. | Necessary | Shopify | 30 minutes |
| _shopify_tw | This cookie is generally provided by Shopify and is used for managing customer privacy settings. | Necessary | Shopify | 2 weeks |
| _storefront_u | Used to facilitate updating customer account information. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 minutes |
| customer_account_locale | Used in connection with new customer accounts | Necessary | Shopify | 1 minute |
| hide_shopify_pay_for_checkout | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | Session |
| master_device_id | Used in connection with merchant login. | Necessary | Shopify | 2 years |
| previous_step | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 year |
| discount_code | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | Session |
| remember_me | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 Year |
| shopify_pay | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 years |
| shop_pay_accelerated | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 minutes |
| checkout_prefill | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 5 minutes |
| checkout_queue_token | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 Year |
| checkout_worker_session | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 3 days |
| identity-state | Used in connection with customer authentication | Necessary | Shopify | 24 hours |
| identity_customer_account_number | Used in connection with customer authentication | Necessary | Shopify | 12 minutes |
| card_update_verification_id | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 20 minutes |
| customer_account_new_login | It is used in connection with user identification. | Necessary | Shopify | 24 hours |
| customer_account_preview | It is used in connection with user identification. | Necessary | Shopify | 7 days |
| customer_payment_method | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 hour |
| customer_shop_pay_agreement | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 hour |
| pay_update_intent_id | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 20 minutes |
| profile_preview_token | Used in connection with checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 5 minutes |
| login_with_shop_finalize | Used in connection with customer authentication | Necessary | Shopify | 5 minutes |
| preview_theme | It is used in conjunction with the theme editor. | Necessary | Shopify | Session |
| shopify-editor-unconfirmed-settings | It is used in conjunction with the theme editor. | Necessary | Shopify | 16 hours |
| identity_state | This cookie is generally provided by Shopify and is used in connection with customer authentication. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 days |
| _shopify_evids | Used by Shopify to support essential storefront and checkout functionality, including session continuity and event handling during a shopper’s visit. | Necessary | Shopify | Not available |
| customer_auth_provider | This cookie is associated with Shopify's analytics suite. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 session |
| customer_auth_session_created_at | This cookie is associated with Shopify's analytics suite. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 session |
| _abv | Persist the collapsed state of the admin bar. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 year |
| _checkout_queue_token | Used when there is a queue during the checkout process. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 year |
| _identity_session | Merchant authentication: Main session cookie for Identity authentication. This is the underlying Rails session cookie. It contains the SID. | Necessary | Shopify | 2 years |
| _master_udr123 | Permanent device identifier. | Necessary | Shopify | Session |
| _merchant_essential | Contains essential information for the correct functionality of merchant surfaces such as the admin area. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 year |
| _pay_session | The Rails session cookie for Shopify Pay | Necessary | Shopify | Session |
| _shopify_essential | Contains essential information for the correct functionality of a store such as session and checkout information and anti-tampering data. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 year |
| _shopify_essential_ | Contains an opaque token that is used to identify a device for all essential purposes. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 year |
| _shopify_test | Used to check cookie capabilities on the client. | Necessary | Shopify | Session |
| auth_state_* | Stores authentication state before redirecting customers to third party for authentication. | Necessary | Shopify | 25 minutes |
| checkout | Used by checkout to identify the user. | Necessary | Shopify | 21 days |
| in_checkout_profile_preview | Used to determine if a merchant is in a checkout profile preview session. | Necessary | Shopify | Session |
| order | Used to allow access to the data of the order details page of the buyer. | Necessary | Shopify | 3 minutes |
| skip_shop_pay | Disables Shop Pay as a payment method for a checkout. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 year |
| theme | Used to determine the theme of the storefront. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 minute |
| user | Used in connection with Shop login. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 year |
| user_cross_site | Used in connection with Shop login. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 year |
| source_name | Used in combination with mobile apps to provide personalized checkout behavior when browsing a compatible mobile app store. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 session |
| checkout_queue_checkout_token | Used in connection with payments. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 years |
| cookietest | Use it to make sure our systems are working properly. | Necessary | Shopify | 1 minutes |
| wpm-test-cookie | Use it to make sure our systems are working properly | Necessary | Shopify | 1 session |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare's bot products identify and mitigate automated traffic to protect your site from bad bots. Cloudflare places the __cf_bm cookie on End User devices that access Customer sites that are protected by Bot Management or Bot Fight Mode. The __cf_bm cookie is necessary for the proper functioning of these bot solutions. | Necessary | Cloudflare | Session |
| _cmp_a | Used to manage customer privacy settings. | Necessary | Consentmo | 1 day |
| cookieconsent_preferences_disabled | This cookie is associated with the app Consentmo GDPR Compliance and is used for storing the customer's consent. | Necessary | Consentmo | 1 days |
| cookieconsent_status | This cookie is associated with the app Consentmo GDPR Compliance and is used for storing the customer's consent. | Necessary | Consentmo | 1 years |
| _ga | ID used to identify users | Statistics | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | This cookie name is associated with Google Universal Analytics. | Statistics | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | This cookie name is associated with Google Universal Analytics. | Statistics | Google Analytics | 1 minute |
| __utma | ID used to identify users and sessions | Statistics | 2 years after last activity | |
| _ga_EKMN139WWL | ID used to identify users | Statistics | 2 years | |
| _landing_page | Track landing pages. | Statistics | Shopify | 14 days |
| _orig_referrer | Track landing pages. | Statistics | Shopify | 14 days |
| _s | This cookie is used to store for temporary session | Statistics | Shopify | Session |
| _shopify_fs | Shopify analytics. | Statistics | Shopify | 2 years |
| _shopify_s | Shopify analytics. | Statistics | Shopify | 30 minutes |
| _shopify_sa_t | Shopify analytics relating to marketing & referrals. | Statistics | Shopify | 2 years |
| _shopify_y | Shopify analytics. | Statistics | Shopify | 1 years |
| _y | Shopify analytics. | Statistics | Shopify | 2 years |
| tracked_start_checkout | Shopify analytics relating to checkout. | Statistics | Shopify | 2 years |
| _shopify_d | Shopify analytics. | Statistics | Shopify | Session |
| shop_analytics | Contains the required buyer information for analytics in Shop. | Statistics | Shopify | 1 year |
| _shopify_sa_p | Shopify analytics relating to marketing & referrals. | Statistics | Shopify | 30 minutes |
| _shopify_ga | Contains Google Analytics parameters that enable cross-domain analytics measurement to work. | Statistics | Shopify | Session |
| _merchant_analytics | Contains analytics data for the merchant session. | Statistics | Shopify | 1 year |
| _shopify_analytics | Contains analytics data for buyer surfaces such as the storefront or checkout. | Statistics | Shopify | 1 year |
| v4bc70e2c01a94c73b74392e4234840661791215815920 | Cloudflare Insights beacon for performance and analytics monitoring. | Statistics | Cloudflare | Session |
| IDE | This cookie is used for targeting, analyzing and optimisation of ad campaigns in DoubleClick/Google Marketing Suite | Marketing | Google Ads | 2 years |
| _gads | Unbekannt | Marketing | Google Ads | 1 year |
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. | Marketing | Meta Pixel | 4 months |
| _fbc | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers | Marketing | Meta Pixel | 2 years |
| GPS | This cookie is associated with YouTube which collects user data through videos embedded in websites, which is aggregated with profile data from other Google services in order to display targeted advertising to web visitors across a broad range of their own and other websites. | Marketing | 1 day | |
| __kla_id | When Klaviyo’s JavaScript is enabled, the __kla_id cookie can track and identify site visitors through an auto-generated ID. This cookie can temporarily hold personally identifiable information. Once a visitor is identified, the cookie can pass their data into Klaviyo. | Marketing | Klaviyo | 2 years |
| BizoID | This is a Microsoft MSN 1st party cookie to enable user-based content. | Marketing | LinkedIn Insight Tag | 1 months |
| __adroll | This cookie is associated with AdRoll | Marketing | AdRoll | 1 years |
| __adroll_v4 | This cookie is associated with AdRoll | Marketing | AdRoll | 1 years |
| __adroll_fpc | This cookie is associated with AdRoll | Marketing | AdRoll | 1 years |
| __ar_v4 | This cookie is associated with AdRoll | Marketing | AdRoll | 1 years |
| _shopify_marketing | Contains marketing data for buyer surfaces such as the storefront or checkout. | Marketing | Shopify | 1 year |
| PREF | This cookie, which may be set by Google or Doubleclick, may be used by advertising partners to build a profile of interests to show relevant ads on other sites. | Preferences | 10 years from set/ update | |
| __cfduid | The '__cfduid' cookie is set by the CloudFlare service to identify trusted web traffic. It does not correspond to any user id in the web application, nor does the cookie store any personally identifiable | Preferences | Cloudflare | 5 years |
| cf_clearance | Whether a CAPTCHA or Javascript challenge has been solved. | Preferences | Cloudflare | Session |
| __atuvc | This cookie is associated with the AddThis social sharing widget, it stores an updated page share count. | Preferences | AddThis | 2 years |
| __atuvs | This cookie is associated with the AddThis social sharing widget, which serves a similar purpose to other cookies set by the service. | Preferences | AddThis | 2 years |
| _ab | Used in connection with access to admin. | Preferences | Shopify | Session |
| storefront_digest | Used in connection with customer login. | Preferences | Shopify | 1 year |
| shopify_override_user_locale | Used as a mechanism to set User locale in admin. | Preferences | Shopify | 1 year |