This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Brighton Hearing Review (operated by Wellness Media Ltd) uses on https://earthregenclean.world/, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
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 on subsequent visits and remember information such as your preferences. Cookies cannot run programmes or deliver viruses to your computer.
Similar technologies - such as local storage, session storage and pixel tags - may also be used and are covered by this policy.
2. Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2. This means:
- On your first visit,
ad_storage,ad_user_data,ad_personalizationandanalytics_storageare set to denied by default. - Google tags operate in a cookieless, modelled mode until you grant consent.
- If you click "Accept All", all consent signals are updated to granted.
- If you click "Reject Non-Essential" or save custom preferences, only granted categories are activated.
functionality_storageandsecurity_storageremain granted at all times as they are essential to site operation.
Your consent choice is stored in localStorage under the key cookieConsent and honoured on all subsequent visits for up to 13 months, after which you will be asked again.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (always active - no consent required)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Brighton Hearing Review | Stores your cookie consent preference | 13 months |
| PHPSESSID / server session | Hosting provider | Maintains session state (form processing) | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (require consent)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users; anonymised | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users; session analytics | 24 hours |
Analytics cookies are only set after you grant consent. If you choose "Reject Non-Essential", Google operates in cookieless modelling mode only.
3.3 Marketing / Advertising Cookies (require consent)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking and remarketing | 90 days |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Personalised advertising | 13 months |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Advertising attribution (if activated) | 90 days |
Marketing cookies are only set after you explicitly grant consent to the "Marketing Cookies" category.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your preferences at any time using the following methods:
- Cookie preference centre: click the "Settings" button in our cookie banner, which reappears if you clear your browser data.
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies via their privacy settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
- Google Analytics opt-out: install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Advertising opt-out: visit youronlinechoices.com (UK) to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating networks.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third parties (Google, Meta). We do not control these third parties' cookie practices. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for further information:
- Google: policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta: facebook.com/policy.php
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our data practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.
7. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@earthregenclean.world or see our Privacy Policy for full data controller details.