Cookie Policy
The Wanders · thewanders.eu · Effective July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on thewanders.eu and how you can manage them.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — your preferences, your session state, or how you use the site — so it works correctly and can be improved over time.
Not all cookies are the same. Some are essential for the site to function. Others collect information about your behaviour and require your explicit consent under EU law.
The cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for thewanders.eu to function. Without them, basic features like the shopping cart, account login and checkout would not work. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
woocommerce_cart_hash | Stores your cart contents | Session |
woocommerce_items_in_cart | Tracks whether your cart has items | Session |
wp_woocommerce_session_* | Manages your checkout session | 2 days |
wordpress_logged_in_* | Keeps you logged in to your account | Session |
wordpress_sec | Security cookie for logged-in users | Session |
PHPSESSID | Standard PHP session cookie | Session |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use thewanders.eu — which pages are most popular, where traffic comes from and how readers navigate the site. This helps us improve the editorial content and site structure. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie | Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users (daily) | 24 hours |
We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymisation enabled. Your IP address is never stored in full. Analytics data is aggregate and not linked to your identity.
Preference cookies
These cookies remember choices you make on the site — such as your cookie consent preferences. They require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookielawinfo-* | Stores your cookie consent choices | 1 year |
Cookies we do not use
We do not use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies
- Social media tracking pixels (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn)
- Remarketing cookies of any kind
- Cookies that track you across other websites
The Wanders does not sell advertising and has no interest in tracking your behaviour beyond understanding how our own site is used.
Managing your cookies
Via our cookie banner: When you first visit thewanders.eu, a cookie banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in our footer.
Via your browser: You can also manage cookies directly in your browser settings. The following links explain how to do this in the most common browsers:
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will affect how the site functions. Blocking analytics cookies will not affect your browsing experience.
Via Google: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new cookies or change how we use existing ones. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update.
Contact
For any questions about how we use cookies:
Email: hello@thewanders.eu Subject line: Cookie Policy Query
For more information about cookies and online privacy: allaboutcookies.org
