1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to work more efficiently, and to provide information to website operators. Cookies may be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels and local storage may function in comparable ways and are covered by this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies - Consent Mode v2
This website implements Google Consent Mode v2. This means:
- All non-essential cookies are set to denied by default when you first visit the site.
- The consent signal parameters
ad_user_dataandad_personalizationare explicitly set to denied by default. - Non-essential cookies are only activated after you click "Accept All" or select individual categories in the cookie settings panel.
- If you click "Reject Non-Essential", only strictly necessary cookies remain active.
- Your preference is stored in your browser's
localStorageunder the keycookieConsentfor 13 months.
You may update your preferences at any time using the cookie settings panel in the banner shown at the bottom of every page on this website.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require consent under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference (localStorage key, not an HTTP cookie) | 13 months | Pinehurst Grove Nutrition (first party) |
| PHPSESSID (if applicable) | Session management for form processing | Session | Pinehurst Grove Nutrition (first party) |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies are set only with your consent. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website (Google Analytics) | 2 years | Google Ireland Ltd |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state | 2 years | Google Ireland Ltd |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data (Google Analytics) | 24 hours | Google Ireland Ltd |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute | Google Ireland Ltd |
Google Analytics data is processed under a Data Processing Agreement with Google Ireland Ltd. IP addresses are anonymised. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
3.3 Marketing / Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set only with your consent. They may be used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests, and to track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions | 90 days | Google Ireland Ltd |
| _fbp | Used by Meta (Facebook) to deliver advertisement products | 90 days | Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd |
Marketing cookies are only active where you have granted ad_storage, ad_user_data and ad_personalization consent signals. Under Consent Mode v2, these remain denied until explicit acceptance.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in three ways:
- Cookie banner: Use the "Settings", "Accept All" or "Reject Non-Essential" buttons in the banner displayed at the bottom of each page.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings menus. Please note that refusing all cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Guidance for popular browsers is available at aboutcookies.org.
- Opt-out tools: You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You may manage Meta ad preferences at facebook.com/settings?tab=ads.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services (e.g. Google, Meta). We do not control the operation of third-party cookies. Please refer to the privacy policies of those third parties for further information. We only activate third-party non-essential cookies after you provide consent.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Where changes are material, we will reset your consent preference so the updated banner is displayed on your next visit. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Pinehurst Grove Nutrition Ltd
Email: info@hipscrub.world
Address: 14 Northgate Row, Chester, CH1 2EF, United Kingdom
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk regarding our use of cookies and personal data.