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 are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Some cookies are essential for site functionality; others are used for analytics or advertising purposes and require your consent.
2. Cookies We Use
Cedar Wellness Review uses three categories of cookies:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent choice (localStorage) | Persistent |
| Session cookie | Maintains session state during your visit | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They are only set after you consent via our cookie banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users (session) | 24 hours |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 - session state | 2 years |
2.3 Advertising Cookies (Google Ads)
These cookies are used to serve relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. They are only set after you consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days |
IDE | Google DoubleClick - ad personalisation | 13 months |
NID | Google - stores preferences for ads | 6 months |
3. Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2. When you first visit Cedar Wellness Review, all advertising and analytics cookies are set to denied by default. The following consent parameters are sent to Google: ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization, analytics_storage - all denied until you click "Accept All" on our cookie banner. If you click "Reject Non-Essential", these remain denied.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button in our cookie banner, which appears on every page. You may also control cookies through your browser settings - note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
To opt out of Google Ads personalisation, visit adssettings.google.com.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Google LLC may also set cookies via our site. Google's cookie policy and privacy policy are available at policies.google.com. We have no control over Google's cookies beyond implementing Consent Mode v2 as described above.
6. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at editorial@freshpolish.world.