Cookie Policy
ESSENCE INSTRUMENTS LTD
Last updated: 13 October 2026
This policy explains how ESSENCE INSTRUMENTS LTD uses cookies and similar technologies on essence-in.com. It applies to visitors in the UK, the European Economic Area (EEA) and elsewhere, and should be read with our Privacy Policy.
1. Who we are
essence-in.com is operated by ESSENCE INSTRUMENTS LTD, company number 15527320, registered office Brookfield Court, Selby Road, Leeds, LS25 1NB. ICO registration number C2055051. Contact: support@essence-in.com.
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They let the site remember things such as whether you are signed in or what is in your basket. Similar technologies, such as local storage, work in the same way and are covered by this policy.
- First-party cookies are set by essence-in.com. Third-party cookies are set by other services, such as a payment provider.
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stay until they expire or you delete them.
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) in the UK and the ePrivacy Directive in the EU, we may set strictly necessary cookies without consent. All other cookies need your consent first.
3. Cookies we use
We keep cookies to a minimum. We do not use advertising or social media tracking cookies.
Strictly necessary cookies — needed for the site, sign-in, basket and checkout to work. These are always on.
| Cookie | Purpose | Set by | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_[hash] / wordpress_sec_[hash] | Keeps you signed in to your account and the portal securely | essence-in.com | Session, or 14 days if you tick “Remember me” |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | Shows the site that you are signed in | essence-in.com | Session, or 14 days if you tick “Remember me” |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks that your browser accepts cookies at sign-in | essence-in.com | Session |
| woocommerce_cart_hash / woocommerce_items_in_cart | Remembers the contents of your basket | essence-in.com | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_[hash] | Links your basket and checkout to your visit | essence-in.com | 2 days |
| [cookie_consent_name] | Remembers your cookie choices so we do not ask again | essence-in.com | 12 months |
| [Payment provider cookies, e.g. __stripe_mid / __stripe_sid] | Processes payments securely and prevents fraud at checkout | [Payment provider] | Up to 12 months |
Preference cookies — remember choices you make.
| Cookie | Purpose | Set by | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp-settings-[id] / wp-settings-time-[id] | Remembers your account display settings | essence-in.com | 12 months |
Analytics cookies [only if used] — help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. These are set only if you agree.
| Cookie | Purpose | Set by | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| [e.g. _ga / _ga_[id]] | Counts visits and shows which pages are used | [e.g. Google Analytics] | [e.g. 13 months] |
The portal does not use cookies to store instrument responses or scores; that data is held securely on our servers.
4. Your consent
When you first visit the site, a cookie banner asks whether you accept non-essential cookies. We do not set preference or analytics cookies until you agree. You can accept, reject or choose by category, and rejecting is as easy as accepting.
You can change your mind at any time using the [Cookie settings] link in the site footer.
5. Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings:
If you block strictly necessary cookies, you will not be able to sign in, use the portal or complete checkout.
6. Changes to this policy
We update this policy when the cookies we use change. The date at the top shows the latest version.
7. Contact us
ESSENCE INSTRUMENTS LTD, Brookfield Court, Selby Road, Leeds, LS25 1NB
Email: support@essence-in.com
For more about how we handle personal data, and your rights, see our Privacy Policy.