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 websites to recognise your device, remember your preferences and collect browsing data. Similar technologies include localStorage, session storage and pixel tags.
2. How We Use Cookies
The Halcyon Health Journal uses cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Analyse how visitors use our website (analytics)
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns (Google Ads)
- Enable remarketing to past visitors
3. Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2. By default, all non-essential cookies are set to "denied" until you provide consent via our cookie banner. Analytics and advertising cookies are only activated after you click "Accept All". If you click "Reject Non-Essential", these cookies remain inactive.
4. Categories of Cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | The Halcyon Health Journal | Stores your cookie consent choice (localStorage) | 12 months |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (session-level analytics) | 24 hours |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Persistent session state for GA4 | 2 years |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores and tracks conversion data for Google Ads | 90 days |
| FPGCLAW | Google Ads | First-party Google Ads click ID for conversion tracking | 90 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics and Google Ads cookies are set by Google LLC (USA). By accepting analytics and marketing cookies, you agree to your data being processed by Google in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy (policies.google.com/privacy). Data is transferred under Standard Contractual Clauses.
6. How to Manage or Withdraw Consent
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Revisiting the cookie banner (clear your localStorage to reset)
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Using the Google Ads settings at adssettings.google.com
Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
7. Contact
For cookie enquiries, contact us at info@gorgeousback.shop.