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, improve performance, and provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, and local storage — all of which we refer to collectively as "cookies" in this policy.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Operate the site and enable essential features such as checkout;
- Remember your preferences (for example, whether you have acknowledged our cookie banner);
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it;
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing.
3. Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function. They cannot be switched off. They include cookies that enable checkout, remember your cart, and record your cookie-consent choices.
Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting aggregated, anonymized information. We may use providers such as Google Analytics.
Functional cookies
These allow the site to remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide enhanced features.
Advertising and targeting cookies
These cookies may be set by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They may include cookies from Google Ads and similar platforms.
4. Cookies we use
| Cookie / provider | Category | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sc_session | Necessary | Maintains your session on the site | Session |
| sc_cookie_consent | Necessary | Records your cookie-consent choice | 12 months |
| _ga, _gid (Google Analytics) | Analytics | Distinguishes users and sessions to measure site usage | Up to 24 months |
| _gcl_au, _gac_* (Google Ads) | Advertising | Measures advertising effectiveness and conversions | Up to 90 days |
5. Your choices
When you first visit our site, you are asked to accept or decline optional cookies via our cookie banner. You can change your choice at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, or by using your browser's cookie settings.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site (such as checkout) from working correctly.
Managing cookies in your browser
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Settings → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Opting out of analytics and advertising
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads personalization: Google Ads Settings
- Industry opt-outs: Digital Advertising Alliance and Your Online Choices (EU).
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our practices evolve or as laws change. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email us at privacy@gosparklingcitrus.com.