Cookie Policy
What cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you use the site. Similar technologies include localStorage and sessionStorage, which we also use for consent preference storage.
This website uses Google Consent Mode v2. All non-essential cookies default to denied until you give explicit, freely given consent via our cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They do not require your consent under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
| Name / Key | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Sundial Hollow Nutrition (localStorage) | Stores your cookie consent preferences so the banner is not shown again on repeat visits. | Persistent (until cleared) |
| PHPSESSID / server session | Hosting server | Maintains your session during order form submission. Does not track across sessions. | Session (deleted on browser close) |
2.2 Analytics Cookies (require consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website. They are only set after you accept analytics cookies via our cookie banner. When denied, Google Analytics operates in cookieless mode and no identifiers are stored.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users for analytics measurement. Used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data. | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state for this GA4 property. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users; stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | 24 hours |
2.3 Marketing / Advertising Cookies (require consent)
These cookies are used to serve personalised advertising and to measure ad campaign effectiveness. They are only set after you accept marketing cookies. Google Consent Mode v2 signals are sent regardless of consent status, but ad personalisation data is only collected with your explicit consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads. | 90 days |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking an ad. | 13 months |
| NID / CONSENT | Stores user preferences and consent state for Google services. | 6 months |
3. Google Consent Mode v2
This website implements Google Consent Mode v2. When you visit for the first time, the following signals are sent to Google with a default state of denied:
ad_storage: deniedad_user_data: deniedad_personalization: deniedanalytics_storage: denied
When you accept analytics cookies, analytics_storage is updated to granted. When you accept marketing cookies, ad_storage, ad_user_data and ad_personalization are updated to granted. Rejecting non-essential cookies keeps all four signals denied.
In denied mode, Google may still receive aggregated, non-cookie-based signals for modelling purposes. No individual identifiers are stored on your device in this state.
4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Via Our Cookie Banner
On your first visit, a cookie banner is displayed at the bottom of the screen. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or open the settings panel to make granular choices. You can revisit these settings at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage (key: cookieConsent), which will cause the banner to reappear on your next visit.
Via Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality. Guidance for popular browsers:
Opt-Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of those sites and recommend you review their individual cookie policies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable law. We will update the "Last updated" date when we make changes. Continued use of the site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact
For any questions about cookies or to exercise your data rights, contact us at info@plantneckclearin.world. You also have the right to complain to the ICO at ico.org.uk.