PDF Store Cookie Policy
A clear list of the storage technologies used for checkout, security and—only with permission—measurement.
Last updated: 30 August 2026
1. What this policy covers
Cookies, pixels and local storage are small browser technologies. Some are necessary for the basket, secure payment, account and consent record. Optional analytics and advertising technologies are controlled through the cookie banner.
2. Strictly necessary technologies
| Name/provider | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash; woocommerce_items_in_cart | Detects basket changes and keeps basket contents working. | Session. |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Links the browser to the correct WooCommerce basket and order session. | Typically two days. |
| wc_cart_created; wc_fragments_* | Keeps basket fragments and checkout state in sync. | Session or local browser storage. |
| wordpress_sec_*; wordpress_logged_in_*; wordpress_test_cookie | Account login and security where you sign in. | Session or up to 14 days when “remember me” is used. |
| cookieyes-consent or the active consent-manager record | Stores your categories and evidence of the choice. | Typically one year. |
| __stripe_mid; __stripe_sid and related Stripe risk signals | Payment security, fraud prevention and checkout operation. | Approximately one year and 30 minutes respectively; Stripe may update its security technologies. |
Blocking these can prevent the basket, account, consent record or payment from working.
3. Optional analytics
Only where enabled on the PDF Library and accepted through the banner:
| Name/provider | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga; _ga_* — Google Analytics | Distinguishes visits and measures page/product use in aggregate. | Up to two years. |
| _clck — Microsoft Clarity | Persists a Clarity user identifier for experience analysis. | Up to one year. |
| _clsk — Microsoft Clarity | Connects page views into a session. | About one day. |
| CLID, ANONCHK, MR, SM — Microsoft services | Supports Clarity session and consent handling. | Session to one year, depending on the technology. |
Declining analytics does not affect checkout or downloads.
4. Optional advertising
Only where enabled and accepted:
| Name/provider | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au — Google Ads | Measures whether an advert contributed to an order. | About 90 days. |
| Other Google Ads conversion or remarketing storage shown in Cookie settings | Conversion attribution or audience features selected by the visitor. | As shown in the live consent tool. |
We do not make optional advertising consent a condition of purchase. Any enhanced-conversion data must be sent only where the required consent and lawful basis exist.
5. Managing your choice
- Use Cookie settings in the PDF Library footer to accept, reject or change categories.
- Withdrawing consent stops future optional storage; browser settings can remove existing cookies.
- Your browser can block all cookies, but essential shopping features may then fail.
- Consent is normally remembered for 12 months and requested again after expiry or a material change.
6. Accuracy of the live list
Providers can update cookie names and durations. The live Cookie settings panel is the current operational list and must be updated before any new non-essential technology is enabled. If this page and the banner ever differ, contact us and we will investigate.
7. Contact
For cookie or privacy questions, email support@autosoftkey.co.uk. See the PDF Store Privacy Notice for personal-information rights.