Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how VitaBalance Nutrition uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

• Preference cookies: Remember settings and choices you make
• Language cookies: Remember your language preference

Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

• Analytics cookies: Collect information about how visitors use our website
• Error tracking cookies: Help identify technical issues

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

• Advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
• Social media cookies: Enable sharing of content on social networks

Google Consent Mode v2

Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to adjust how Google tags behave based on your consent choices. This ensures compliance with UK and EU privacy regulations.

Consent States

When you visit our website, you can control the following consent states:

• ad_storage: Enables storage related to advertising
• analytics_storage: Enables storage related to analytics
• functionality_storage: Enables storage that supports website functionality
• personalization_storage: Enables storage related to personalization
• security_storage: Enables storage related to security (always enabled)

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential website functions: Enable you to navigate our website and use its features
• Remembering your preferences: Store information about your choices and settings
• Analytics and performance: Understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience
• Marketing and advertising: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our behalf. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google Ads: For advertising campaign management and tracking

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by cookie category

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your user experience and some features may not function properly.

How to Manage Cookies in Common Browsers

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose and typically ranges from a few days to several years.

Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data. Any personal data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR requirements.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding how your personal data is processed, including data collected through cookies. For more information about your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Useful Resources

• ICO Guide to Cookies
• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices