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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 a website. They help personalise your experience, remember your preferences, and track site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for site functionality. Always enabled and do not require consent.

  • cookieConsent: Stores your cookie preference choices
  • Site security and error handling cookies

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use our site. Enabled only with your consent.

  • _ga, _gid, _gat: Google Analytics tracking
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • Purpose: Analyse page views, user behaviour, traffic patterns

Marketing / Advertising Cookies

Allow Google Ads to track conversions and show relevant ads. Enabled only with your consent.

  • _gcl_au: Google Ads conversion tracking identifier
  • _gcl_aw: Google Ads conversion linker
  • ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization: Google Consent Mode v2 parameters
  • Duration: Up to 90 days
  • Purpose: Track conversions, measure ad effectiveness, personalise ads

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use cookies from Google (Analytics and Ads). Google's privacy practices are described in their privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension.

4. Managing Your Cookies

Using Our Cookie Banner: Click "Cookie Settings" on our banner to enable/disable analytics and marketing cookies. Your preferences are stored in localStorage.

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to reject cookies or alert you when a cookie is set. See your browser's help section for instructions.

Third-Party Tools: Visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.com for more information about online cookies and how to control them.

5. Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your cookie preferences. By default, analytics and marketing storage are denied until you explicitly consent. Your choices are communicated to Google's services in real-time.

6. Data Retention

Cookies expire based on their duration (see table above). You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings, and we will ask for fresh consent on your next visit.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this policy. Continued use of our site signifies acceptance of any changes.

8. Contact

Questions about our cookies? Contact us at info@spinefreshia.world or +64 9 374 8521