Cookies Policy

 Who we are

 We are Online Home Shop Limited, trading as Online Home Shop, a company registered in England and Wales with company registration number 8885099 and registered office address at Reedham House, 31 King Street West, Manchester M3 2PJ (“we”, “our” and “us”). We operate the website https://www.onlinehomeshop.com/ (“website”) and may place cookies on your device when you access the website.

 

What are cookies?

 Cookies are small text files which websites place on your computer or mobile device when you visit a particular website. When we refer to cookies in this policy, this also includes similar technologies, such as LocalStorage, which also store information on your device. Cookies are used on websites to help visitors navigate around them effectively. They are also used to perform certain functions within a website, such as displaying certain content to you and remembering login details.

Cookies also provide information to the owners of a website to analyse visitor behaviour patterns, for example, how many visitors view a particular page. More information about cookies can be found at www.allaboutcookies.org.

 

Our use of cookies

 The website uses cookies. We have set out below the types of cookies we may use, their purpose and how long these will remain on your device following collection. Cookies may be first party or third party. If they are first party, they are set by us. If they are third party, they are set by a third party. We have set out where cookies are third party below.

 

Necessary cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the proper operation of the website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and the delivery of essential services that cannot function without them.

 

Name

Description

Retention period

Third Party

__cf_bm

This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website.

1 day

afterpay.com

_cfuvid

This cookie is a part of the services provided by Cloudflare - Including load-balancing, deliverance of website content and serving DNS connection for website operators. 

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

afterpay.com

FS_DEFAULT_HIT_CACHE

This cookie is necessary for the cache function. A cache is used by the website to optimize the response time between the visitor and the website. The cache is usually stored on the visitor’s browser.

Local storage

cdn.studentbeans.com

test_cookie

Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies.

1 day

doubleclick.net

__klarna_sdk_version

This cookie is used in conjunction with the payment window - The cookie is necessary for making secure transactions on the website. 

Local storage

eu-library.klarnaservices.com

rc::a

This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website.

Local storage

gstatic.com

rc::c

This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. 

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

gstatic.com

klv_filterCollapse_klevu-165521371135715245_keys

Tracks when users click “Show More” on filter facets to understand browsing patterns and improve the search/filter experience.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

js.klevu.com

klv_filterShowMore_klevu-165521371135715245_keys

Tracks when users click “Show More” on filter facets to understand browsing patterns and improve the search/filter experience.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

js.klevu.com

__klarna_sdk_default-config

This cookie is used in conjunction with the payment window - The cookie is necessary for making secure transactions on the website. 

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

na-library.klarnaservices.com

OptanonConsent

Determines whether the visitor has accepted the cookie consent box. This ensures that the cookie consent box will not be presented again upon re-entry.  

1 year

studentbeans.com

A/N{39}

Stores a unique session or transaction identifier for internal site processes, such as managing user sessions or order flows.

1 day

No

advantages_template

Stores the user’s selected or last-used advantages display template to personalize how benefits or features are shown.

Local storage

No

advantages_template_valid

Stores the validity status of the advantages display template to ensure correct presentation of features or benefits.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

No

amzn-checkout-session

Necessary for the checkout function on the website. 

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

No

amzn-checkout-session

Necessary for the checkout function on the website. 

Local storage

No

apt_pixel

Control cookie used in connection to the website’s Content Delivery Network (CDN).

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

No

AWSALB

Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience. 

7 days

No

AWSALBCORS

Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience. 

7 days

No

CookieConsent

Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain

1 year

No

current_currency

Stores the user’s selected currency to display prices and process transactions in the preferred currency.

1000 days

No

form_key

Ensures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery. This cookie is essential for the security of the website and visitor.   

1 day

No

is_vip_reward_membership

Stores whether the user is enrolled in a VIP or rewards membership program to enable access to exclusive features or content.

Local storage

No

klv_mage

Stores information related to product search or filtering, helping improve site search functionality and personalize product results.

7 days

No

klv_mage

Stores information related to product search or filtering, helping improve site search functionality and personalize product results.

Local storage

No

mage-cache-sessid

This cookie is used in context with load balancing - This optimizes the response rate between the visitor and the site, by distributing the traffic load on multiple network links or servers.  

7 days

No

mage-cache-storage

This cookie is used in context with load balancing - This optimizes the response rate between the visitor and the site, by distributing the traffic load on multiple network links or servers.  

7 days

No

mage-cache-storage

Used to optimize the loading speed on the website. This is done by pre-loading some procedures in the visitors' browser.

Local storage

No

mage-cache-storage-section-invalidation

Used to optimize the loading speed on the website. This is done by pre-loading some procedures in the visitors' browser.

Local storage

No

mage-cache-storage-section-invalidation

This cookie is used in context with load balancing - This optimizes the response rate between the visitor and the site, by distributing the traffic load on multiple network links or servers.  

7 days

No

mage-cache-timeout

This cookie is necessary for the cache function. A cache is used by the website to optimize the response time between the visitor and the website. The cache is usually stored on the visitor’s browser.

Local storage

No

mage-customer-login

Used to store session authentication when a customer logs in, keeping them logged in across pages and maintaining access to their account.

Local storage

No

mage-messages

Necessary for the functionality of the website's chat-box function. 

7 days

No

PHPSESSID

Preserves user session state across page requests.

7 days

No

private_content_version

This cookie is necessary for the cache function. A cache is used by the website to optimize the response time between the visitor and the website. The cache is usually stored on the visitor’s browser.

400 days

No

product_data_storage

Necessary for the compare-products function on the website.

7 days

No

product_data_storage

Necessary for the compare-products function on the website.

Local storage

No

section_data_ids

Used in context with the shopping cart functionality. Remembers any wish-list products and visitor credentials when checking out. 

7 days

No

 

Preference cookies

Preference cookies allow the website to store information that tailors the experience to each user. This includes remembering choices such as language settings, region, or customized display preferences, ensuring that future visits are more consistent and user-friendly.

 

Name

Description

Retention period

Third Party

W_CNF

Stores notification configuration settings (e.g., display behavior or template preferences) to ensure consistent presentation during your session.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

pt.wisernotify.com

W_DLY

Stores a delay setting to control how long to wait before showing a notification again, ensuring optimal timing and user experience.

Local storage

pt.wisernotify.com

W_EXCEED

Tracks when users exceed a set threshold (e.g. maximum notifications or display limits) to prevent over-display of on-site messages.

Local storage

pt.wisernotify.com

W_FR_USR

Likely denotes a “first-run” flag tracked per user, used to record the first visit and prevent repeating initial notifications too often.

Local storage

pt.wisernotify.com

W_GGLFNT

Stores font loading preferences to ensure consistent display of notification messages and site content.

Local storage

pt.wisernotify.com

W_GL

Stores preferences related to geographic location or display settings using local storage to deliver personalized notifications.

Local storage

pt.wisernotify.com

W_IIF

Likely tracks the display of an “Immediate Inline Frame” (IIF) notification or modal, controlling whether it’s shown again during the same session.

Local storage

pt.wisernotify.com

W_PER_EML

Stores a hashed version of the user's email (or email-based reference) to control how often email-based notifications are shown to the same person.

Local storage

pt.wisernotify.com

W_TID

Stores a template or widget identifier to control display of on-site notifications based on previously used templates.

Local storage

pt.wisernotify.com

klaviyoOnsite

The cookie is used to manage the mailing list, if the visitor has subscribed to any newsletters or blog posts.  

Local storage

static.klaviyo.com

lc_anon_user_id

Assigns an anonymous identifier to users for chat or engagement tools before they log in.

Local storage

LiveChat

 

 Statistical cookies

Statistical cookies collect and report information anonymously to help website owners understand how visitors interact with their site. This data provides insights into user behavior and website performance, enabling continuous improvements and optimization.

 

Name

Description

Retention period

Third Party

FS_CLIENT_VISITOR

Stores translated content when requested by the shopper.

Local storage, please see below

No

snowplowOutQueue_#_post2

Tracks the version of translations in local storage.

Local storage, please see below

No

snowplowOutQueue_#_post2.expires

Stores configuration for product data related to Recently Viewed / Compared Products.

Local storage, please see below

No

hjActiveViewportIds

Stores product IDs of recently compared products.

Local storage, please see below

No

hjViewportId

Stores product IDs of recently viewed products for easy navigation.

Local storage, please see below

No

_hjSession_#

Stores the Order ID that guest shoppers use to retrieve their order status.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

No

_hjSessionUser_#

Stores product IDs of previously viewed products for easy navigation.

Local storage, please see below

No

_hjTLDTest

Stores the key (ID) of persistent cart to make it possible to restore the cart for an anonymous shopper.

10 hours

No

_tt_enable_cookie

Appends a random, unique number and time to pages with customer content to prevent them from being cached on the server.

1 year

No

N_VIEW_ID

The value of this cookie triggers the clean-up of local cache storage.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

No

W_GUID

Local storage of visitor-specific content that enables ecommerce.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

No

W_LMT

Local storage of visitor-specific content that enables ecommerce functions.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

No

*mage-cache-storage-section-invalidation** (local storage)

Forces local storage of specific content sections that should be invalidated.

Local storage, please see below

No

W_GEO

Tracks the specific store view.

1 year

No

W_GL_STAT

Stores customer-specific information related to shopper-initiated actions such as display wish list, checkout information, etc.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

No

W_PER_IP

Tracks the user’s IP address to manage notification frequency and prevent showing the same notification too often per IP.

Local storage

pt.wisernotify.com

W_SNGMST

Tracks when a single notification is shown most frequently to a visitor, helping limit how often messages are displayed to ensure optimal UX.

Local storage

pt.wisernotify.com

wn_data

Stores user interaction data and display history for notification widgets to optimize which messages are shown and when.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

pt.wisernotify.com

klaviyoPagesVisitCount

Stores data on the time spent on the website and its sub-pages, during the current session. 

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

static.klaviyo.com

__kl_key

Stores a unique key in local storage used by Klaviyo’s static tracking scripts to identify returning site visitors and link their on-site behavior across visits.

Local storage

static-tracking.klaviyo.com

_sp_id.#

Collects data on the user's visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been loaded with the purpose of generating reports for optimising the website content.

2 years

studentbeans.com

_sp_ses.#

Used by Snowplow Analytics to track how users are browsing and engaging with a website.

1 day

studentbeans.com

sp

Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. 

1 year

studentbeans.com

__kla_id

This cookie is used to collect information on the visitor's behavior. This information will be stored for internal use on the website – internal analytics is used to optimize the websites or to register if the visitor has subscribed to a newsletter.

2 years

No

recently_compared_product

This cookie is used to determine which products the visitor has viewed. This information is used to promote related products and optimize ad-efficiency.

7 days

No

recently_compared_product

This cookie is used to determine which products the visitor has viewed. This information is used to promote related products and optimize ad-efficiency. 

Local storage

No

recently_compared_product_previous

Collects information on which products have been viewed by the visitor - This is used for optimizing the specific visitor's navigation on the website.

Local storage

No

recently_compared_product_previous

Collects information on which products have been viewed by the visitor - This is used for optimizing the specific visitor's navigation on the website.

7 days

No

recently_viewed_product

Determines which products the user has viewed, allowing the website to promote related products. 

7 days

No

recently_viewed_product

Determines which products the user has viewed, allowing the website to promote related products.

Local storage

No

recently_viewed_product_previous

Collects information on which products have been viewed by the visitor - This is used for optimizing the specific visitor's navigation on the website.

Local storage

No

recently_viewed_product_previous

Collects information on which products have been viewed by the visitor - This is used for optimizing the specific visitor's navigation on the website.

7 days

No

W_VST_66d864373c28405145843270_OGCTBRRBL03

Stores a unique visit/session ID to track on-site notification displays and measure user engagement with notification widgets.

1 day

No

W_VST_66e40dcd2f609d1c66b4d36b_OGCTBRRBL03

Stores a unique visit/session ID to track on-site notification displays and measure user engagement with notification widgets.

1 day

No

wp_ga4_customerGroup

Registers whether the user is logged in. This allows the website owner to make parts of the website inaccessible, based on the user's log-in status.  

1 year

No

wp_ga4_customerId

Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. 

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

No

FS_VISITOR_CACHE_550735df-274b-4221-9440-1adfb467810d

Stores visitor session data for analytics and performance tracking.

Local storage

FullStory

FS_VISITOR_CACHE_e40777a8-b2d0-4fd9-97db-04605869a009

Similar to above, used to identify and remember visitor activity across sessions.

Local storage

FullStory

loudcrowd-last-offset

Tracks a user’s last interaction or position within LoudCrowd engagement tools.

Local storage

pub.loudcrowd.com

kl-post-identification-sync

Syncs user identification data for Klaviyo tracking and personalization.

Local storage

static-tracking.klaviyo.com

sentSessionStartedEvent

Records when a new visitor session begins.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

static-tracking.klaviyo.com

 

 

Marketing cookies

 

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. Their purpose is to build profiles of user interests and deliver advertisements that are more relevant and engaging, while also helping measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts.

 

Name

Description

Retention period

Third Party

klaviyoPagesVisitCountV2

Counts the number of pages a visitor has viewed for Klaviyo marketing analytics.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

static.klaviyo.com

__kla_session

Identifies a visitor’s current session in Klaviyo for marketing and personalization purposes.

1 day

No

tt_appInfo

Used by the social networking service, TikTok, for tracking the use of embedded services.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

analytics.tiktok.com

tt_pixel_session_index

Used by the social networking service, TikTok, for tracking the use of embedded services.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

analytics.tiktok.com

tt_sessionId

Used by the social networking service, TikTok, for tracking the use of embedded services.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

analytics.tiktok.com

_uetsid

Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor's preferences. 

Local storage

bing.com

_uetsid_exp

Contains the expiry-date for the cookie with corresponding name. 

Local storage

bing.com

_uetvid

Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor's preferences. 

Local storage

bing.com

_uetvid_exp

Contains the expiry-date for the cookie with corresponding name. 

Local storage

bing.com

MUID

Used widely by Microsoft as a unique user ID. The cookie enables user tracking by synchronising the ID across many Microsoft domains.

1 year

bing.com

lastExternalReferrer

Detects how the user reached the website by registering their last URL-address.

Local storage

connect.facebook.net

lastExternalReferrerTime

Detects how the user reached the website by registering their last URL-address.

Local storage

connect.facebook.net

log/error

Used to detect and log potential tracking errors.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

connect.facebook.net

topicsLastReferenceTime

Collects data on the user across websites - This data is used to make advertisement more relevant.

Local storage

connect.facebook.net

IDE

Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user.

400 days

doubleclick.net

NID

Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads.

6 months

google.com

pagead/1p-user-list/#

Tracks if the user has shown interest in specific products or events across multiple websites and detects how the user navigates between sites. This is used for measurement of advertisement efforts and facilitates payment of referral-fees between websites.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

google.com

TESTCOOKIESENABLED

Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content.

1 day

google.com

csi

Collects data on visitors' preferences and behaviour on the website - This information is used make content and advertisement more relevant to the specific visitor. 

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

gstatic.com

track.php

Collects data on the user across websites - This data is used to make advertisement more relevant.

Session cookie (deleted on closing browser)

lantern.roeye.com

_fbp

Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers.

3 months

No

_ga

Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels.

2 years

No

_ga_#

Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels.

2 years

No

_gcl_au

Used to measure the efficiency of the website’s advertisement efforts, by collecting data on the conversion rate of the website’s ads across multiple websites.

3 months

No

_ttp

Used by the social networking service, TikTok, for tracking the use of embedded services.

1 year

No

_uetsid

Collects data on visitor behaviour from multiple websites, in order to present more relevant advertisement - This also allows the website to limit the number of times that they are shown the same advertisement. 

1 day

No

_uetvid

Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor's preferences. 

1 year

No

lantern

Stores a reference to a user visit used to attribute conversions and track marketing traffic sources.

30 days

No

ttcsid

Tracks session information for TikTok ads, enabling attribution of ad clicks and user behavior across a session.

1 year

No

ttcsid_C30E3BLAR64QJ449R4SG

Tracks session information for TikTok ads, enabling attribution of ad clicks and user behavior across a session.

1 year

No

#_lantern

Stores a reference to a visitor's session to attribute purchases across marketing channels, helping measure campaign effectiveness.

6 months

roeye.com

__kla_viewed

Collects information on the user's website navigation and preferences - This is used to target potential newsletter based upon this information. 

Local storage

static-tracking.klaviyo.com

_ttp

Used by the social networking service, TikTok, for tracking the use of embedded services.

1 year

tiktok.com

_gcl_ls

Tracks the conversion rate between the user and the advertisement banners on the website - This serves to optimise the relevance of the advertisements on the website. 

Local storage

www.googletagmanager.com

connect_cookie_check

Determines whether the visitor has accepted the cookie consent box. This ensures that the cookie consent box will not be presented again upon re-entry.

3 days

www.studentbeans.com

connect_legacy_cookie_check

Determines whether the visitor has accepted the cookie consent box. This ensures that the cookie consent box will not be presented again upon re-entry.

3 days

www.studentbeans.com

 

Local Storage

Where we specify above that a “cookie” is Local Storage, this means that such Local Storage will stay on your device until you clear your browser cache. We recommend you review your browser settings in respect of this and, if required, set-up an auto-clear rule.

 

How to manage cookies

Please note that disabling any necessary cookies may cause you to lose some of the functionality of our website and/or be unable to access the website.

Your internet browser also allows you to manage cookies. You will be able to remove and disable any cookies at any time through the settings in your internet browser. The method for doing this will be different depending on your chosen browser. Please see the relevant links below for further information:

 

Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?visit_id=636921477753789710-3541481025&p=cpn_cookies&hl=en&rd=1

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050

Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac

Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/products/firefox/protect-your-privacy/cookies

 

For more information about how to manage cookies please visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/.

 Please note – this information applies only to this website and not to other websites to which this site links.

 

Third Party Cookies

 Where we have incorporated third party platforms or features into our website such third party providers may set a cookie on your device when you access our website or follow such link.  You should view their privacy policies and cookies policies for further information.

 

Personal Data

 You should be aware that, although not all cookies collect personal data some cookies (particularly advertising cookies) may follow your browsing history to create a profile of you and your behaviours and preferences to seek to present appropriate advertisements to you. Please see our privacy policy for further information.

 

How to contact us

If you would like any further information about how we use cookies, please contact us at [email protected]

 

 

Last updated: 10.09.2025