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 allow us to recognise your browser and improve your experience. We use both session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (stored longer).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always enabled (no consent required). These are essential for basic site functionality:
- Cookie consent preference: cookieConsent — Stores your cookie consent choices.
- Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing.
B. Analytics Cookies
Enabled only with your consent. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site:
- _ga: Unique identifier for each visitor (expires after 2 years).
- _gid: Session identifier (expires after 24 hours).
- _gat: Request throttling cookie.
- analytics_storage: Consent mode cookie (Consent Mode v2).
Analytics data is anonymised and helps us optimise our content and user experience.
C. Marketing Cookies
Enabled only with your consent. We use Google Ads for remarketing and conversion tracking:
- _gcl_au: Google Ads tracking (expires after 3 months).
- _gcl_aw: Google Ads conversion tracking.
- ad_storage: Consent mode flag for ad storage (Consent Mode v2).
- ad_user_data: Consent for user data in ads (Consent Mode v2).
- ad_personalization: Consent for personalised ads (Consent Mode v2).
These cookies allow us to show relevant ads and measure advertising effectiveness.
3. Consent Mode v2 (Google)
We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which respects your privacy choices while enabling us to use Google services effectively. When you choose "Reject" or don't consent, these cookies are not set, and Google receives redacted data only.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookies through our cookie banner at the bottom of any page:
- Accept All: Enables all cookie categories.
- Reject: Disables non-essential cookies.
- Cookie Settings: Choose which cookie types to enable.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
Third-party services may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: analytics.google.com
- Google Ads: google.com/ads
- Google Maps (contact page): maps.google.com
These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.
6. Cookie Duration
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your consent preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics (visitor ID) | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics (session ID) | 24 hours |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads tracking | 3 months |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads conversion | Session |
7. Your Rights
- Change cookie preferences at any time via our cookie banner.
- Delete cookies through your browser settings.
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking.
- Request deletion of your consent record.
8. Do Not Track
If your browser sends a "Do Not Track" signal, we respect this preference and limit non-essential tracking.
9. Contact Us
For questions about our cookie practices, contact us at:
info@kneeswristwipe.shop | +64 9 416 5203