Cookie Policy

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognise you, remember preferences, and track site usage to improve your experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always enabled. Essential for site function, security, and session management. Examples: PHPSESSID, session tokens, security flags.

Analytics Cookies

Opt-in via consent banner. Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat) track user behaviour, pages visited, and session duration. Help us understand how people use our site and improve content. Data is anonymised.

Marketing & Conversion Cookies

Opt-in via consent banner. Google Ads conversion tracking (_gcl_au, _gcl_aw, _gcl_dc) and Facebook Pixel measure ad effectiveness and conversions. Enable personalised advertising and retargeting.

3. Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which respects your cookie preferences while allowing basic analytics without full consent. Data collection defaults to "denied" until you actively consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics: _ga, _gid, _gat (analytics).

Google Ads: _gcl_au, _gcl_aw (conversion tracking).

Google Maps: SIDCC, NID (location services on contact page).

5. Managing Your Preferences

Use the cookie banner on your first visit to accept, reject, or customise preferences. You can update preferences anytime via the "Cookie Settings" button. Your choices are saved in your browser.

6. Cookie Retention

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies: Retained up to 2 years.

Analytics: Google Analytics data retained 14 months.

7. Your Rights

You can clear cookies anytime via browser settings. You can also disable cookies entirely, though this may affect site functionality. Visit allaboutcookies.org for browser-specific instructions.

8. Contact

Questions about our cookie practices? Email info@lifeiogloweu.world.