Last updated: December 2025
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies help websites recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or security settings.
SherpaShed currently uses cookies for the following purposes:
Future Implementation: We may add the following types of cookies in the future. If we do, we will update this policy and implement a cookie consent banner where required by law:
Currently, SherpaShed only uses essential security cookies provided by Cloudflare, our content delivery and security provider:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management - distinguishes between legitimate users and bots, provides DDoS protection | 30 minutes | Essential |
| cf_clearance | Set after passing a Cloudflare security challenge - prevents repeated challenges | Up to 30 days | Essential |
Legal Basis: These cookies are strictly necessary for the security and proper functioning of our Site. They are essential cookies and do not require consent under UK GDPR.
For more information about Cloudflare's use of cookies, please visit: Cloudflare Cookie Policy
When you click on links to merchant websites, those sites may set their own cookies. We have no control over these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective merchant's cookie policy for more information.
Future Affiliate Implementation: If we implement affiliate links in the future, clicking on those links may result in tracking cookies being set by our affiliate partners. We will clearly disclose this when the feature is implemented.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
Important: Disabling Cloudflare's essential security cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our Site or may result in security challenges being presented more frequently. These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning and security of the website.
To manage cookies in your browser, follow these instructions:
For more detailed instructions, please visit your browser's help documentation or visit www.aboutcookies.org.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, technology, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date at the top.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.