What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you load a webpage or use an app. They are widely used to make platforms work efficiently, secure your user session, and provide analytical data to platform owners.

How we use cookies

We use cookies in two distinct categories:

• •Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active): These are required for the platform to function securely. For example, they keep you logged into your Ugly Melon account, remember your preference settings, and allow Stripe's built-in fraud prevention scripts to verify that transactions are secure. You cannot disable these via our cookie banner.
• •Analytical / Performance Cookies (Optional): These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors using our platform, helping us see how users move around Ugly Melon so we can improve design and load speeds (e.g., Google Analytics).

Your choices

When you first visit Ugly Melon from a new device, a cookie banner will prompt you to consent to optional cookies. You can update your preferences or revoke consent at any time via your Account Settings.