Cookie Policy
Last updated: 14 July 2026
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 efficiently and to provide information to website operators. We use cookies in accordance with your choices made via our cookie consent banner.
2. Cookie Categories We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Consent required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Site functionality and security (session management, consent preference storage) | cookieConsent (localStorage) | No - always active |
| Analytics | Understand how visitors use the site (page views, session duration, traffic sources) | _ga, _gid, _ga_XXXXXX | Yes |
| Advertising / Marketing | Google Ads conversion tracking and remarketing to past visitors | _gcl_au, IDE | Yes |
3. Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2. On your first visit, all advertising and analytics cookies are set to denied by default. Only strictly necessary cookies operate. When you click Accept All, consent is updated to granted for analytics and advertising cookies. Your preference is stored in localStorage under the key cookieConsent.
4. Google Ads and Analytics
Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) collects anonymised usage data and is only activated after you consent. Google Ads (_gcl_au) enables conversion tracking and remarketing. Both services are provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. For details: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Manage" in the cookie banner. You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6. Contact
Kindred Health Publishing Ltd · privacy@vitalshclearing.world · Auckland, New Zealand