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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 recognise you, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our site.

2. Cookie Categories

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for basic website functionality and security. They are always enabled and cannot be disabled:

  • cookieConsent: Stores your cookie preferences.
  • Session cookies: Maintain your logged-in state and form data.
  • Security cookies: Protect against fraud and malicious activity.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect anonymised data about page visits, time on site, and user interactions:

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies enable personalised advertising and remarketing:

  • Google Ads cookies: _gcl_au, _gcl_aw, ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization.
  • Allows Google to show relevant ads based on your browsing behaviour.

3. Consent Mode v2

We use Google Consent Mode v2, which manages cookie consent for Google services. By default, analytics and marketing cookies are disabled until you actively consent. You can manage your preferences through our Cookie Settings banner.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services on our website may set cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks site usage and performance.
  • Google Ads: Tracks conversions and enables remarketing.
  • Google Maps: Embedded on our contact page.

These services operate under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for detailed information.

5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings: You can manage cookies through your browser settings (typically under Privacy/Security). Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being set.

Our Cookie Banner: Use the "Cookie Settings" option on our banner to enable/disable analytics and marketing cookies. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled.

Opt-Out Links: You can opt out of Google Analytics here: Google Analytics Opt-Out.

6. Cookie Retention

  • Consent preference: 12 months.
  • Analytics cookies: 26 months (Google Analytics default).
  • Ads cookies: Variable, typically 30–90 days.

7. Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some website features may not function properly. You will still be able to access content, but personalisation features will be limited.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent version.

9. Contact Us

For questions about cookies, contact info@wristsherbor.world.