Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2nd November 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help a website work properly and can tell its owner how the site is used.
How we use cookies
We only use cookies that are needed for our website and online shop to work, unless you choose to allow others. When you first visit our website, a banner asks for your consent. Website statistics cookies are only set if you accept them.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings link at the bottom of any page.
Cookies we use
Necessary
These are needed for the website, basket and checkout to work and stay secure, so they can't be switched off.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| crumb | Squarespace | Protects our website from cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| ss_performanceCookiesAllowed, ss_marketingCookiesAllowed | Squarespace | Remember your cookie choices | 1 month |
| CART, hasCart | Squarespace | Remember the items in your basket | 2 weeks |
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Stripe | Used by Squarespace's checkout to help prevent fraud | 1 year / 30 minutes |
| hCaptcha | hCaptcha | Protects our checkout from bots and fraud | Session |
| PayPal cookies | PayPal | Set by PayPal if you choose to pay with PayPal | Varies |
Website statistics
These help us understand how visitors use our website. They are only set if you accept cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ss_cvr | Squarespace | Recognises returning visitors for our website statistics | 13 months |
| ss_cvt | Squarespace | Records the time of your current visit for our website statistics | 30 minutes |
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking necessary cookies may stop the basket and checkout working. Find out how in your browser's help pages:
More information
For more about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, contact us at sales@miconcomponents.co.uk or on 0114 273 7404.