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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 13 June 2026

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This Cookie Policy explains how Screwpoint ("we", "us" or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on screwpoint.co.uk (the "Site"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owner.

We also use similar technologies such as browser local storage and session storage to remember your preferences and what's in your basket.

How we use cookies

We use cookies that are strictly necessary to operate the Site — for example, to keep you logged into your account, to remember the items in your basket and to process your order securely. These cookies do not require your consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Any non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies, if we add them in future) are loaded only after you give your consent. The first time you visit the Site, a banner asks you to accept all, reject all or set your preferences for each category. You can change your choice at any time using the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or the button at the top of this page.

Cookies we set

Cookie Purpose Duration Type
PHPSESSID Maintains your session — keeps you logged in and remembers the contents of your basket as you move between pages. Session (deleted when you close your browser) Strictly necessary
csrf_token Protects forms (such as the contact form and checkout) against cross-site request forgery attacks. Session Strictly necessary
cc_cookie Remembers your cookie preferences so we don't ask you again every visit. Set by our consent banner. 6 months Strictly necessary

Third-party cookies

Some pages on our Site embed content from third parties. These services may set their own cookies, which we do not control. Where you encounter third-party content, the relevant provider's privacy and cookie notices apply.

  • Stripe — when you proceed to checkout you are redirected to Stripe's hosted payment page. Stripe uses cookies for fraud prevention and to operate its payment service. See Stripe's Privacy Policy and cookie settings.
  • Google Maps — our Contact page embeds a Google Maps frame so you can find our premises. Google may set cookies when this map loads. See Google's Cookie Policy.

Managing cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or to delete them after they've been placed. Note that if you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Site (such as the basket and checkout) may not work correctly.

For instructions on managing cookies in popular browsers:

You can also visit aboutcookies.org for general guidance on managing cookies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we add new features that use cookies. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.

Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: