Cookie Policy
Last updated: 13 July 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your browser and remember certain information. Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential: Required for the website to function (e.g., security tokens, consent preference storage). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and anonymised subject to your consent.
- Marketing/Advertising: Google Ads and Remarketing cookies allow us to serve relevant ads and measure campaign performance. These are only activated if you accept cookies.
3. Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2. When you first visit our site, all non-essential cookies are set to denied by default. Only when you click "Accept All" are analytics and marketing cookies activated. You may change your preference at any time by clicking "Reject Non-Essential" in the cookie banner.
4. Cookie Table
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | The Vale Journal | Stores your cookie consent choice | 12 months |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (session) | 24 hours |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion measurement | 3 months |
| _gac_* | Google Ads | Campaign performance | 90 days |
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. You can also opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on and manage Google Ads preferences at adssettings.google.com.
6. Withdrawing Consent
To withdraw your consent at any time, click the "Reject Non-Essential" button in the cookie banner (visible at the bottom of every page when you reload it) or clear your browser cookies and re-visit the site to make a fresh selection.
7. Contact
Cookie enquiries: info@flexiblegrvitale.shop