Cookie Policy
What cookies we use, how they work, and how you can manage your preferences.
Last updated: 2 August 2026 · Effective date: 2 August 2026
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 can store preferences or usage data. Cookies may be set by us (first-party) or by third-party services we use.
We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) alongside UK GDPR. Non-essential cookies are only set after you provide explicit consent via our cookie banner.
2. Google Consent Mode v2
Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2. When you first visit, all advertising and analytics consent signals are set to denied by default. Google's tags operate in a consent-limited mode and do not read or write advertising cookies until you click "Accept All". The signals we control are:
- ad_storage - cookies used for advertising (default: denied)
- ad_user_data - sending user data for advertising purposes (default: denied)
- ad_personalization - personalised advertising (default: denied)
- analytics_storage - analytics cookies (default: denied)
- functionality_storage - functional cookies required for the site to work (default: granted)
- security_storage - security-related storage (default: granted)
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary (no consent required)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Linden Nutrition (first-party) | Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted / rejected) so you are not shown the banner on every page visit. | 12 months (localStorage) |
| PHPSESSID / server session | Hosting provider | Maintains session state across pages where required. | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (consent required)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for aggregate traffic analysis. Only set after consent. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state for GA4. Only set after consent. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users. Only set after consent. | 24 hours |
3.3 Advertising & Marketing Cookies (consent required)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads. Only set after consent. | 90 days |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used by Google to register and report conversions after seeing an ad. Only set after consent. | 1 year |
| NID | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Only set after consent. | 6 months |
4. How to Manage Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using any of the following methods:
- Cookie banner - clicking "Reject Non-Essential" or "Accept All" updates your stored preference immediately.
- Clear browser storage - clearing your browser's localStorage and cookies for this site resets your consent choice; the banner will reappear on your next visit.
- Browser settings - most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may impair site functionality.
- Google opt-out - you can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Cookie Policy applies only to lovelysybrightiu.world. We have no control over cookies set by third-party sites.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above will reflect any revision. If we make material changes, we will re-present the consent banner so you can review and re-confirm your preferences.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies: hello@lovelysybrightiu.world · Linden Nutrition Ltd, 14 Clifton Gardens, London, W9 1DT. You may also lodge a complaint with the ICO at ico.org.uk.