Policies
Cookie Policy
The cookies and browser storage this site uses, and the choices you have.
Last updated
October 2026
Your three choices
- Accept required — only the required items below are used. The Meta Pixel does not load.
- Accept all — required items and marketing cookies are used.
- Accept some — choose each optional category yourself. Required items are always on.
You can change your choice at any time: (also in the site footer). This site does not use analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
Required (always on)
Needed for the site, your account and the shop to work.
| Name | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sign-in session | Keeps you signed in. | Browser storage |
| archive_file_token | Lets the site show files you are permitted to see while signed in. | Cookie |
| archive.session.pref, archive.session.tab | Remembers how long you want to stay signed in. | Browser storage |
| ha:cookie-consent | Remembers your cookie choices. | Browser storage |
| holdens-cart-v1 | Keeps the items in your cart. | Browser storage |
| Checkout hold | Keeps the five-minute stock hold during checkout across page reloads. | Browser storage |
| holdens-discount-code | Remembers a discount code you entered. | Browser storage |
| holdens-discount-banner-dismissed, holdens-site-banners-dismissed | Remembers banners you closed. | Browser storage |
| holdens-shop-grid-density, archive.tree.home, archive.tree.toggles | Remembers shop and family-tree display settings. | Browser storage |
| Stripe | Stripe sets cookies during checkout to process payments and detect fraud. | Third-party cookies |
Marketing (optional)
Used only if you choose "Accept all" or turn Marketing on.
| Name | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Pixel (_fbp, _fbc) | Measures visits, product views, cart additions and checkouts for advertising on Facebook and Instagram. | Third-party cookies |
After a completed purchase, our server may also send Meta a purchase record, as described in the Privacy policy. You can also manage advertising through Meta's ad preferences.
Browser controls
You can also block or clear cookies in your browser settings. Blocking required items may stop sign-in, the cart or checkout from working.