Cookies
A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.
Cookies may be either “persistent” cookies or “session” cookies; which will be explaines further down the page.
Cookies do not typically contain any data or information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that is stored about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
So, what is a cookie?
A cookie is a small piece of information in a text file that may be stored on your computer or mobile device having visited a website. It allows a website “remember” your actions or preferences over a length of time and helps us improve your experience each time you visit.
If you would like to find out more in depth information about cookies, please see here.
How Cookies are used on this website
There are two main categories of cookie
Persistent cookies: Persistent or Duration cookies are placed on your computer or mobile device for a pre-determined duration once you visit a website.
- Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are not stored on your computer or mobile device. They are erased once your browser is closed or your session is inactive for atleast 20 mins or more.
McCabe’s General Merchants Ltd. may use Google Analytics to assist in managing our website to ensure we provide relevant information in an easily accessible format and as a tool to give our customers best service.
Below is a list of cookies that we use. We have tried to ensure this is complete and up to date, but if you think that we have missed a cookie or there is any discrepancy, please let us know.