Cookie Consent Policy – EPAHC
Effective Date: 01/11/2025
This Cookie Consent Policy explains how European Puppy & Handler (EPAHC) uses cookies on epahc.eu and how you can manage your preferences using the CookieYes app.
This policy is compliant with:
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
UK GDPR
ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law)
Data Protection Act 2018 (UK)
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites work correctly, improve usability, and enhance your experience. Cookies can:
Store user preferences and settings.
Maintain sessions and logins.
Collect anonymous statistical data.
Help prevent spam and fraud.
Types of Cookies on EPAHC:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Optional? |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary / Essential | Core functionality (login, security, consent storage) | No |
| Functional / Preferences | Accessibility, layout, plugin preferences | Yes |
| Analytics / Performance | Anonymous data on site usage and performance | Yes |
| Marketing / Advertising | Track behaviour for ads (currently not used) | Yes |
EPAHC does not collect personally identifiable information (PII) through cookies unless explicitly consented to by the user.
2. Why We Use Cookies
Cookies help us:
Maintain website functionality and security.
Provide a better user experience by remembering preferences.
Collect anonymous data to analyse visitor behaviour.
Comply with GDPR/UK-GDPR requirements.
Log consent and maintain auditable records using CookieYes.
3. Cookie Categories and Details
A. Necessary / Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality. They cannot be disabled as they enable:
Login and authentication (WooCommerce).
Spam and bot protection (Google reCAPTCHA, Akismet).
Consent management via CookieYes.
Security and performance (Cloudflare).
| Cookie ID | ID Domain | Duration | Description | ript URL Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | google.com | 6 months | Protects against bots/spam using Google reCAPTCHA | google.com |
| rc::a / rc::b / rc::c / rc::f | google.com | Session / Never Expires | Identify bots and prevent automated attacks | google.com |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | epahc.eu | Session | Checks if emojis display properly in the browser | Not available |
| cookieyes-consent | epahc.eu | 1 year | Stores consent preferences using CookieYes | cookieyes.com |
| wp_consent_preferences | epahc.eu | 1 month | Saves user consent choices per category | Not available |
| wp_consent_statistics / wp_consent_statistics-anonymous | epahc.eu | 1 month | Collect anonymous site usage data | Not available |
| wp_consent_functional | epahc.eu | 1 month | Stores preferences for essential functionalities | Not available |
| wp_consent_marketing | epahc.eu | 1 month | Stores consent for marketing cookies (inactive) | Not available |
Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in site functionality.
B. Functional / Preferences Cookies
Used to enhance your experience:
Remember accessibility settings (contrast, font size).
Store page layout preferences.
Enable plugin features (Elementor, WooCommerce Addons, Pojo Accessibility).
Duration: Session – 1 year.
Consent: Required. Can be turned on/off via the CookieYes banner.
C. Analytics / Performance Cookies
Collect anonymous data on site usage:
| Cookie ID | ID Domain | Duration | Description | URL Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga / ga* | .epahc.eu | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Google Analytics tracks visitors, sessions, traffic sources, and page views anonymously | google-analytics.com / googletagmanager.com |
Purpose: To improve site usability and measure the effectiveness of features.
Consent: Required.
D. Marketing / Advertising Cookies
Not currently used.
This may include future third-party services (email marketing, ad networks).
Stored only with explicit user consent.
Consent: Required.
4. User Consent
EPAHC uses CookieYes to obtain explicit, informed consent:
Clear banner displayed on first visit.
Options: Accept All, Reject All, or Customise.
No non-essential cookies are stored until consent is given.
Consent can be withdrawn or modified at any time.
Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – user consent; Article 7 GDPR – consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies via the CookieYes app or browser:
Adjust consent at any time via the floating CookieYes icon.
Delete cookies using your browser:
| Browser | Link |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Manage cookies |
| Firefox | Manage cookies |
| Edge | Manage cookies |
| Safari | Manage cookies |
Turning off necessary cookies may impact site functionality.
6. Blocking Cookies Until Consent
No non-essential cookies are stored until you give your consent.
Essential cookies are always active to maintain core website functionality.
7. Logging and Auditing
CookieYes securely logs:
Time of consent.
User-selected cookie categories.
IP address (for record-keeping, not linked to personal identity).
Retention: Logs retained for compliance auditing as required by GDPR.
8. Changing or Withdrawing Consent
You may:
Click the floating CookieYes icon on any page.
Clear cookies from your browser.
All changes are applied immediately, and non-essential cookies are blocked unless consent is given again.
9. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies come from third-party providers such as Google (Analytics, reCAPTCHA) and CookieYes:
These cookies are subject to the third party’s privacy policies.
Third parties cannot identify users personally without additional information.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect legislation, technology, or site functionality changes.
The latest version is always available at: epahc.eu/cookies.
11. Contact Information
For questions about cookies, consent, or data handling:
EPAHC@Info.com
Created: 24/10/2025 | Last Updated: 24/10/2025