Last updated: 18th August 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Mane Events uses cookies and similar technologies on this auction website.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites work properly, remember your preferences, keep you logged in, manage checkout functions and understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies can be:
- session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser
- persistent cookies, which stay on your device for a set period
- first-party cookies, set by this website
- third-party cookies, set by other services used on this website
2. How we use cookies
This website uses cookies to:
- make the website work correctly
- allow users to log in and manage accounts
- support bidding and auction functionality
- manage basket and checkout processes
- process payments securely
- protect the website from misuse
- remember cookie preferences
- understand how the website is used, if analytics are enabled
- support marketing or advertising activity, if enabled and consented to
3. Essential cookies
Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly.
These may be used for:
- account login
- user sessions
- auction bidding
- watchlists
- basket and checkout functionality
- payment processing
- website security
- fraud prevention
- cookie consent preferences
Because these cookies are necessary, they cannot usually be switched off through the website.
You can block them in your browser, but parts of the website may not work correctly. This could prevent you from logging in, placing bids, completing checkout or making payment.
4. WooCommerce and auction cookies
This website uses WordPress, WooCommerce and auction functionality.
These systems may set cookies to:
- keep track of your account session
- remember items linked to checkout
- allow the payment process to work
- manage customer and order information
- support bidding, winning auctions and payment links
These cookies are necessary for the auction and checkout process.
5. Payment cookies
Payments may be processed by Stripe or another payment provider.
Payment providers may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- process payments securely
- verify payment details
- detect and prevent fraud
- support card verification
- support saved card or card-on-file functionality, where enabled
We do not store your full card number on this website.
Where payment providers set their own cookies, their own cookie and privacy policies may also apply.
6. Analytics cookies
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website.
Analytics cookies may help us understand:
- which pages are visited
- how visitors move around the site
- what devices and browsers are used
- whether users experience technical issues
- how the auction site can be improved
Analytics cookies are not essential to the basic operation of the website.
Where consent is required, analytics cookies will only be used if you accept them through the cookie banner or cookie settings.
7. Marketing cookies
We may use marketing or advertising cookies if we run advertising, remarketing or social media campaigns.
These cookies may be used to:
- measure advertising performance
- understand whether ads lead to visits or actions
- show relevant advertising
- limit how often ads are shown
Marketing cookies are not essential.
Where consent is required, marketing cookies will only be used if you accept them through the cookie banner or cookie settings.
8. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services used on the website.
These may include:
- payment providers
- analytics providers
- email or form services
- security services
- embedded media providers
- advertising or social media platforms, if used
Third-party providers are responsible for their own cookies and privacy practices.
9. Managing cookies
When you first visit the website, you may be shown a cookie banner or cookie settings tool.
You can use this to accept or reject optional cookies, where applicable.
You can also manage or block cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect how the website works, including account login, bidding, checkout and payment.
10. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
The latest version will be published on this page with the updated date shown at the top.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Mane Events
Email: michelle@maneevent.co.uk