Legal
Cookie Policy
Last updated: [TODO: Insert date before launch]
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on vitamarketing.co.uk for the following purposes:
- To make the website function correctly (strictly necessary cookies)
- To remember your cookie consent preferences
- To understand how visitors use our website (analytics cookies, with consent)
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or any cookies that share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| [astro-cookie-consent name — TODO: check actual cookie name in browser DevTools] | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | vitamarketing.co.uk |
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Analytics Cookies (with consent)
If you accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect anonymous information about pages visited and how you navigate the site. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | |
| _ga_[ID] | Maintains session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Distinguishes users (24h) | 24 hours |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. For more information, see policies.google.com/privacy.
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No Other Cookies
We do not use social media cookies, advertising cookies, or any third-party tracking cookies beyond those listed above.
4. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent notice. You can choose to accept or decline analytics cookies. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be declined as they are required for the site to function.
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Opting Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy as our use of cookies changes. When we make material changes, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page.
6. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Email us at hello@vitamarketing.co.uk.
Questions about cookies or data?
Get in touch at hello@vitamarketing.co.uk