Cookie Policy
Last updated: 29 July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Thornton Review uses on wristanklerestor.world, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, improve efficiency, and provide information to the website owner. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them). First-party cookies are set by us; third-party cookies are set by other organisations whose services appear on our Site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We implement Google Consent Mode v2. By default, all non-essential consent signals are set to DENIED (including ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization, and analytics_storage) until you make an active choice. Functionality and security cookies are granted by default as they are strictly necessary.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They do not require your consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). You cannot opt out of these.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Thornton Review | Stores your cookie consent preference (accept/reject) | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Server | Maintains session state (form submissions) | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Site - pages visited, time on site, errors encountered. All data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. These are only set if you click Accept All.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users; used for analytics reporting | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Stores session state for GA4 measurement | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users; expires after 24 hours | 24 hours |
3.3 Advertising Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are only set if you click Accept All. Without consent, Google Consent Mode v2 operates in a cookieless modelling mode that does not set identifiable advertising cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking and ad click attribution | 90 days |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Advertising measurement and retargeting | 13 months |
4. Google Consent Mode v2
We use Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure that Google's measurement and advertising tools respect your consent choices. When you decline non-essential cookies, Google operates in a cookieless mode: it may use modelling techniques to fill gaps in measurement data, but does not set identifiable cookies or read device storage for advertising purposes. The consent signals we send to Google are:
ad_storage- controls storage of advertising cookies.ad_user_data- controls whether user data may be sent to Google for advertising purposes.ad_personalization- controls personalised advertising.analytics_storage- controls storage of analytics cookies.
All four signals default to denied and are updated to granted only upon explicit acceptance.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You may update your preferences at any time using the following methods:
- Our cookie banner - appears on your first visit. Click "Manage Preferences" to revisit choices.
- Browser settings - most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help documentation. Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies may impair Site functionality.
- Google Analytics opt-out - install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Google Ads settings - manage via Google Ads Settings.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of cookie use prior to withdrawal.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date will reflect any changes. Significant changes will be communicated via a banner on the Site.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies: info@wristanklerestor.world
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