Last updated: 12 October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Derma Direct (company number 15629396), M1, Atria, Spa Road, Bolton, England, BL1 4AG (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on dermadirect.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your computer or phone when you visit it. They let the website remember things such as what is in your basket, whether you are logged in and your preferences. Some cookies are set by us (first-party cookies) and some are set by other companies whose services we use (third-party cookies).
How we use cookies
We only use cookies that are not strictly necessary if you agree to them. When you first visit our website, our cookie banner asks for your consent and lets you choose which types of cookies to accept.
| Type | What it does | Examples | Can you switch it off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Makes the website work: your basket, checkout, account log-in, security and fraud prevention. | WooCommerce and WordPress session cookies, Stripe and Super Payments (payments and fraud checks), Google reCAPTCHA (spam protection), Cloudflare (security). | No. The website cannot work properly without them. |
| Preferences | Remembers choices you make, such as your currency and wishlist. | Currency switcher, wishlist. | Yes |
| Analytics | Helps us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve it. The information is grouped and does not identify you directly. | Google Analytics. | Yes |
| Marketing | Helps us show you relevant offers and measure how well our advertising works, including on other websites and social media. Also lets us send you a reminder if you leave items in your basket. | Meta (Facebook and Instagram) pixel, Google Ads, Omnisend, Trustpilot. | Yes |
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by the companies below when you use our website. They have their own privacy and cookie policies:
- Google (Analytics, Ads and reCAPTCHA): policies.google.com
- Meta (Facebook and Instagram): facebook.com
- Stripe: stripe.com
- Omnisend: omnisend.com
- Trustpilot: trustpilot.com
How to manage cookies
You can change your choices at any time using the cookie settings link at the bottom of every page. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the website, such as the basket and checkout, will not work.
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit ico.org.uk.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we start using a new service. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.
Contact us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at support@dermadirect.co.uk or call 0120 435 8142.

