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Cookie Policy

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, analyse usage, and improve your experience.

2. Cookie Categories

Strictly Necessary: Required for site functionality, security, and form processing. Always enabled. Example: cookieConsent (stores your consent preferences).

Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use the site. Not enabled by default. Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics).

Marketing: Enable personalised advertising and conversion tracking. Not enabled by default. Cookies: _gcl_au, _gcl_aw (Google Ads).

3. Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics: Tracks site behaviour (pages, time on site, conversions). Retention: 26 months default. No personal data is sent to Google without your consent to analytics cookies.

Google Ads Conversion Tracking: Tracks whether visitors convert (contact form submission). Retention: 90 days. Controlled by your marketing cookie consent.

4. Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which respects your cookie preferences before tags fire. By default, analytics and marketing storage are denied. You can enable them via our Cookie Settings modal.

5. Your Cookie Control

Click "Cookie Settings" in the banner to manage preferences. You can also delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Cookie Expiry

Most cookies expire after 1–2 years. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Our consent cookie (cookieConsent) persists until you clear it.

7. International Transfers

Some cookies (Google services) may transfer data internationally. Google has implemented Standard Contractual Clauses for data protection.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent version. Your continued use of the site means you accept any changes.

9. Contact

For cookie questions, contact info@forcevitaearth.world.