Cookie Policy
Effective date: 1 June 2026 · Last updated: 1 June 2026
Section 1 — Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what cookies PeppyCheck uses, and how you can control them. PeppyCheck is operated by PeppyCheck, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ. For any queries contact us at hello@peppycheck.com. By accepting cookies when prompted on peppycheck.com you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
Section 2 — What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website operators about how their site is being used. Cookies cannot execute code or deliver viruses and cannot access other information on your device.
Section 3 — Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies — these cookies are essential for the platform to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| peppy_admin | Maintains admin session for authenticated administrators | Session |
| peppy_supplier_session | Maintains session for authenticated supplier accounts | Session |
| peppy_user_session | Maintains session for authenticated user accounts | Session |
| peppy_consent | Stores your cookie consent decision | 365 days |
| peppy_visitor | Anonymous visitor ID used solely for consent record keeping | 365 days |
3.2 Analytics Cookies — these cookies are only set if you accept analytics cookies when prompted.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| ga* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| hjSession* | Hotjar | Maintains current session data | 30 minutes |
| hjSessionUser* | Hotjar | Ensures data from subsequent visits is attributed to the same user ID | 1 year |
| gtm* | Google Tag Manager | Tag management and analytics deployment | Session |
Section 4 — How We Use Analytics Data
With your consent we use Google Analytics and Hotjar to collect anonymised data about how visitors use PeppyCheck including pages visited, time spent on pages, general interaction patterns, and approximate geographic region. This data is used solely to improve the platform and is never used to identify you personally or shared with third parties for advertising purposes. Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC — policies.google.com/privacy. Hotjar data is processed by Hotjar Ltd — hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy.
Section 5 — What We Do Not Use
PeppyCheck does not use: advertising or targeting cookies; social media tracking cookies; third party cookies for any purpose other than analytics with your explicit consent; cookies to build advertising profiles or track you across other websites.
Section 6 — Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Via the PeppyCheck consent banner: when you first visit PeppyCheck a consent banner will appear. You can accept all cookies or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and the banner will not reappear unless you clear your browser cookies. Via your browser: you can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect platform functionality. Withdrawing consent: you can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting peppycheck.com — the consent banner will reappear.
Section 7 — Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable regulations. We will update the effective date at the top of this page when changes are made.
Section 8 — Contact
For any queries about our use of cookies please contact us at hello@peppycheck.com or by post at: PeppyCheck, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ.