Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Classic Looks uses cookies and similar technologies on classiclooks.co.uk, how you can control them, and how this ties in with our cookie consent banner.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies such as local storage (used by our car search tool to remember your selected auction sites).
Under UK law (PECR), we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies on your device.
2. How you control cookies
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner with these choices:
- Accept all — allows optional Analytics and Marketing cookies (where used).
- Reject non-essential — only strictly necessary cookies are used.
- Manage preferences — choose categories individually.
You can change your mind at any time by clicking Cookie settings (bottom-left of the screen after your first choice) or by clearing cookies in your browser.
Your choices are stored in a cookie named cl_cookie_consent so we can remember them on future visits.
See also our Privacy Policy.
3. Cookie categories we use
Strictly necessary
These are required for the website to function and for security. They do not require consent. You cannot turn them off via our banner because the site would not work properly without them.
Analytics (optional)
These help us understand how visitors use the site (for example pages viewed and general traffic). They are only set if you accept Analytics cookies. We may use Google Analytics when enabled in our site settings.
Marketing (optional)
These may be used for advertising or promotional tracking if we enable such tools in future. They are off unless you accept Marketing cookies.
4. Cookies and storage we use
The table below lists the main cookies and similar storage used on classiclooks.co.uk. Actual cookies may vary slightly depending on whether you are logged in or which features you use.
| Name | Type | Category | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cl_cookie_consent |
Cookie | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie consent choices (Analytics / Marketing on or off). | 12 months |
wordpress_*, wordpress_logged_in_* |
Cookie | Strictly necessary | WordPress authentication and session when you sign in. | Session / up to 14 days |
wp-settings-* |
Cookie | Strictly necessary | WordPress admin/editor preferences for logged-in users. | 1 year |
classiclooks_sites |
Cookie | Strictly necessary | Remembers which auction/classified sites you selected in the Classic Looks search embed. | 12 months |
classiclooks_selected_sites |
Local storage | Strictly necessary | Backup storage for your selected sites in the search embed (same purpose as above). | Until cleared |
page_unlocked_* |
Cookie | Strictly necessary | Unlocks password-protected pages when you enter valid credentials. | 1 hour |
_ga, _ga_* |
Cookie | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (only if Analytics accepted and GA is enabled). | Up to 2 years |
_gid |
Cookie | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (only if Analytics accepted). | 24 hours |
If we add membership billing, email marketing, or other third-party tools, we will update this table and the cookie banner accordingly.
5. Third-party cookies
Some embedded content or payment providers may set their own cookies when you interact with them (for example when paying for a membership). Those providers are responsible for their own cookies — please read their privacy policies.
Links from our search results take you to external auction and dealer websites, which will have their own cookie practices.
6. Browser controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. If you block all cookies, parts of classiclooks.co.uk may not work (including staying signed in or saving search preferences).
Useful guidance:
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add features, change our cookie banner, or update legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do.
8. Contact
Questions about cookies or this policy:
- Email: info@ClassicLooks.co.uk
- Website: classiclooks.co.uk