Cookie Policy
Last updated - March 2026
Section 1
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how NIBARTECH LTD ("we," "us," or "our"), operating the Diabec brand at dia-bec.com, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
We use cookies to make our website work, to understand how you interact with it, and - where you give us permission - to show you relevant marketing. This policy gives you clear information about the cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
We only set analytics and marketing cookies after you give us your consent. Essential cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
Section 2
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by services we use, such as Google Analytics). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, and local storage for similar purposes. When we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we include all such technologies.
Section 3
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential website functionality - to enable core features like your shopping cart, secure checkout, session management, and account authentication. The website cannot function properly without these.
- Analytics and performance - to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are visited most, and where users encounter issues. This helps us improve the website experience for everyone.
- Marketing and advertising - to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to deliver relevant content. These cookies help us understand which marketing channels bring visitors to our site.
Section 4
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as shopping cart functionality, secure checkout, and session management. These cookies do not collect personal data used for marketing and cannot be disabled without breaking the website.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _shopify_s | Shopify | Session management and analytics relating to your browsing session | 30 minutes |
| _shopify_y | Shopify | Persistent analytics relating to your visits over time | 1 year |
| cart | Shopify | Stores your shopping cart contents so items are retained while you browse | 14 days |
| cart_ts | Shopify | Timestamp for the shopping cart, used to track when the cart was last updated | 14 days |
| cart_sig | Shopify | Security signature for the shopping cart to prevent tampering | 14 days |
| secure_customer_sig | Shopify | Customer authentication token for secure account access | 1 year |
| checkout_token | Shopify | Temporary token used during the checkout process | Session |
| cookie_consent | Diabec | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymised data about page visits, time spent on the site, and navigation paths. We use this information to improve our website content and user experience. These cookies are only set after you give your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to maintain session state for Google Analytics 4 measurement | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors within a 24-hour period for analytics reporting | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles the request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to understand how visitors arrive at our website. They help us determine which marketing channels are most effective so we can allocate our resources accordingly. These cookies are only set after you give your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Identifies browsers for advertising and site analytics on behalf of Meta Platforms | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores the last click identifier from a Facebook ad click for conversion tracking | 2 years |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores a unique identifier for Google Ads conversion tracking | 3 months |
Section 5
Your Cookie Choices
You have control over the cookies that are set on your device. Here are the ways you can manage your preferences:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies - enables essential, analytics, and marketing cookies
- Accept essential only - only essential cookies will be set; analytics and marketing cookies will be blocked
- Manage preferences - choose individually which categories of cookies to allow or block
Change Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page on our website. This will reopen the consent panel so you can update your choices.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including your ability to add items to your cart or complete a purchase.
- Chrome - Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox - Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari - Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge - Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Opt Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Section 6
Legal Basis for Cookies
Under the UK GDPR, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before setting any cookies that are not strictly necessary for the operation of our website.
- Essential cookies - set under the "strictly necessary" exemption. No consent is required because the website cannot function without them.
- Analytics cookies - set only after you provide your consent via the cookie banner. Legal basis: consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
- Marketing cookies - set only after you provide your consent via the cookie banner. Legal basis: consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
You may withdraw your consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences through the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
Section 7
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which govern how they handle the data collected through their cookies:
- Shopify - our e-commerce platform, which sets essential cookies required for the store to function. Shopify Cookie Policy
- Google Analytics - web analytics service provided by Google LLC, used to understand website usage. Google Privacy Policy
- Meta Platforms (Facebook) - advertising platform used to measure ad campaign effectiveness. Meta Privacy Policy
- Google Ads - advertising platform used for conversion tracking. Google Privacy Policy
We do not control the cookies set by these third parties. Please refer to their respective policies for information on how they process data.
Section 8
Data Collected Through Cookies
The data collected through cookies may include:
- Device information - browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
- Usage data - pages visited, time spent on each page, navigation paths, and interactions with site elements
- Network information - IP address (anonymised where possible), approximate geographic location, and internet service provider
- Referral data - the website or advertisement that directed you to our site
- Shopping behaviour - items viewed, items added to cart, and purchase completion (for essential cookies only)
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as health data, financial account numbers, or government identifiers.
For full details on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Section 9
Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for different periods depending on the type of cookie:
- Session cookies - deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Essential persistent cookies - retained for up to 1 year, as needed for website functionality
- Analytics data - retained in Google Analytics for up to 26 months in anonymised form, after which it is automatically deleted
- Marketing cookies - retained for up to 2 years by the respective advertising platform, or until you clear your cookies
- Consent preferences - your cookie consent choice is stored for 1 year, after which you will be asked again
Section 10
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and the EU GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to data collected through cookies:
- Right to withdraw consent - you can withdraw your consent to analytics and marketing cookies at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer
- Right to access - you can request information about the data we have collected about you through cookies
- Right to erasure - you can request deletion of data collected through cookies by contacting us
- Right to object - you can object to the processing of your data through non-essential cookies
- Right to complain - if you are not satisfied with how we handle cookies, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12 below.
Section 11
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. When we make changes:
- The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised
- If we introduce new categories of cookies, we will update the cookie consent banner and ask for your consent again
- Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our website
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.