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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 remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use our site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to function correctly. They enable basic features like form submission, site navigation, and security. They cannot be disabled.

  • Cookie Name: PHPSESSID | Purpose: Session management | Duration: Session
  • Cookie Name: cookieConsent | Purpose: Remember your cookie preferences | Duration: 12 months
  • Cookie Name: _csrf_token | Purpose: Security/CSRF protection | Duration: Session

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site, including which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

  • Cookie Name: _ga | Provider: Google Analytics | Purpose: User ID tracking | Duration: 2 years
  • Cookie Name: _gid | Provider: Google Analytics | Purpose: Session tracking | Duration: 24 hours
  • Cookie Name: _gat | Provider: Google Analytics | Purpose: Rate limiting | Duration: 1 minute

2.3 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies are set by Google Ads and similar services to show you relevant advertisements and track conversions. They enable retargeting (showing ads for our services when you visit other websites).

  • Cookie Name: _gcl_au | Provider: Google Ads | Purpose: Ads conversion tracking | Duration: 3 months
  • Cookie Name: _gcl_aw | Provider: Google Ads | Purpose: Ads tracking | Duration: 3 months
  • Cookie Name: ad_storage | Provider: Google Consent Mode v2 | Purpose: Enable/disable ad tracking | Duration: Based on consent
  • Cookie Name: ad_user_data | Provider: Google Consent Mode v2 | Purpose: User data for ads | Duration: Based on consent
  • Cookie Name: ad_personalization | Provider: Google Consent Mode v2 | Purpose: Personalised ads | Duration: Based on consent

3. Consent Mode v2

We use Google's Consent Mode v2 to manage cookie consent. When you first visit, all non-essential cookies are disabled. When you accept cookies, we update Google's tracking to enable analytics and marketing. You can change your preferences anytime using the "Cookie Settings" button in the cookie banner.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

In Your Browser: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being set. Visit your browser settings for more information.

Using Our Cookie Banner: Use the "Cookie Settings" button at the bottom of our site to enable/disable analytics and marketing cookies. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled.

Opt-Out of Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that set their own cookies:

6. Data Retention

Cookies expire according to their individual durations listed above. Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months by Google.

7. Your Privacy Rights

See our Privacy Policy for information on your GDPR rights, including the right to access, delete, or restrict processing of data.

8. Contact Us

Questions about cookies? Contact us at info@elbowspurgeskele.world