Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on jointsyouthkne.world, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and to remember certain information about you or your preferences. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner.

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage and pixels. Where we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we mean all such technologies unless specified otherwise.

2. How we obtain consent - Google Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2 on this Site. This means:

• All non-essential cookie signals - including ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization and analytics_storage - are set to DENIED by default before you make a choice.
• When you accept all cookies via our banner, these signals are updated to GRANTED, enabling full measurement and personalisation functionality.
• When you reject non-essential cookies, all signals remain DENIED. Google may use modelled conversions and aggregated data in a cookieless mode, but no personal advertising identifiers are written to your device.
• Your consent choice is stored in your browser's localStorage under the key cookieConsent and respected on all subsequent visits.

You may change your consent choice at any time by clicking "Settings" in the cookie banner, which can be re-triggered by clearing your browser's local storage, or by contacting us.

3. Cookies we use

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require your consent under UK GDPR / PECR.

Name	Purpose	Duration	Set by
cookieConsent	Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted / rejected) so the banner is not shown on every page load	Persistent (localStorage - no expiry unless cleared)	The Anchor Wellness (first-party)
Session cookies	Maintain basic session state for form submission and navigation	Session (deleted when browser closes)	The Anchor Wellness (first-party)

3.2 Analytics cookies (consent required)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site - which pages are popular, how long visitors stay, and where they arrive from. They are only set after you accept analytics cookies via our banner.

Name	Purpose	Duration	Set by
_ga	Distinguishes users for Google Analytics. Used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data.	2 years	Google Analytics (third-party)
_ga_*	Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and maintain configuration	2 years	Google Analytics (third-party)
_gid	Distinguishes users; used to throttle request rate	24 hours	Google Analytics (third-party)

Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC under Google's data processing terms. For information on how Google handles this data, see policies.google.com/privacy.

3.3 Advertising and marketing cookies (consent required)

These cookies are used for advertising measurement and remarketing. They are only set after you accept marketing cookies via our banner.

Name	Purpose	Duration	Set by
_gcl_au	Used by Google Ads to store and track conversion events	90 days	Google Ads (third-party)
_gcl_gs	Google Ads - cross-site measurement	90 days	Google Ads (third-party)
IDE	Google DoubleClick - used to show relevant advertisements across the web	13 months	Google (third-party)
test_cookie	Used by Google to check whether the browser supports cookies	15 minutes	Google (third-party)

4. How to manage or delete cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

• Our cookie banner: Select "Reject non-essential" to decline all non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and respected on future visits.
• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete and block cookies through their settings menus. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. Common browser guides:
  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
• Google Analytics opt-out: You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Advertising opt-out: You can manage your Google advertising preferences at adssettings.google.com.
• Your Online Choices: Visit youronlinechoices.eu for a guide to managing interest-based advertising from participating organisations.

5. Cookies and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

In the UK, the use of non-essential cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), alongside UK GDPR. We comply with PECR by obtaining your explicit consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device, and by providing clear information about what each cookie does.

6. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time - for example, if we add or remove cookie types. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact

For any questions about our use of cookies:
The Anchor Wellness Ltd
14 Harbour Lane, London, EC1A 2BT
info@jointsyouthkne.world
+44 20 7946 0821

To raise a complaint about our cookie practices, you may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.