Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2 October 2026
1. What we use
Gecko uses cookies and similar browser storage for essential operation, security, sign-in and remembering features you've asked for. With your consent we may use marketing technology (Meta Pixel). We do not currently use analytics cookies on our website.
2. Categories
Strictly necessary — sign-in, security, sessions, storing your consent choice and core requested features. Always on.
Analytics — not currently used. If added, off unless you turn it on.
Marketing — Meta Pixel. Off by default and never loaded until you consent.
3. Storage we use
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gecko.consent (local storage) | Gecko Checkout | Remembers your cookie choices and policy version | Strictly necessary | Until changed or cleared |
| sb-…-auth-token (local storage) | Gecko Checkout (sign-in service) | Keeps you signed in to your Gecko account | Strictly necessary | Until you sign out |
| sidebar_state (cookie) | Gecko Checkout | Remembers whether the dashboard sidebar is open | Strictly necessary (requested feature) | 7 days |
| Dashboard view settings (local storage) | Gecko Checkout | Remembers dashboard choices such as checkout sorting and seen order alerts | Strictly necessary (requested feature) | Until cleared |
| Checkout session keys (session storage) | Gecko Checkout | Keeps a shopper's checkout visit, payment attempt and countdown timer consistent | Strictly necessary | Until the tab closes |
| Meta Pixel (_fbp and related) | Meta | Advertising measurement on the Gecko website — only after you consent | Marketing | Up to 90 days (set by Meta) |
4. Merchant checkouts
Merchants can add their own Meta Pixel to checkouts they publish with Gecko. In that case the merchant is responsible for informing their shoppers and obtaining any consent required.
5. Changing your choices
You can change or withdraw consent at any time. Rejecting optional cookies never stops you using the site.
Contact us
Gecko Checkout
1 Bestwick Close, Ilkeston, DE7 4QZ, United Kingdom
support@geckocheckout.com