Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2026-07-08

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They allow us to recognise you, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They are always enabled.

• Session Cookie: Maintains your session during your visit
• Security Cookie: Protects against malicious access
• Preference Cookie: Remembers your cookie and accessibility settings

2.2 Analytics Cookies (with your consent)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Data is anonymised and aggregated.

• _ga, _gid, _gat: Google Analytics tracking cookies
• Duration: Up to 26 months

2.3 Marketing Cookies (with your consent)

We use Google Ads to display relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.

• IDE, _gac_GB_*: Google Ads and remarketing cookies
• Duration: Up to 24 months

3. Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which respects your privacy choices:

• Default State: All non-essential cookies are DENIED until you consent
• Your Choice: You can accept or reject each category
• Update: Google services respect your updated preferences immediately

4. How to Manage Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

• Via Our Banner: Click "Accept", "Reject", or "Settings" on our cookie banner
• Via Your Browser: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a site sets cookies
• Browser Instructions:
  • Chrome: chrome.google.com/settings (Search "Cookies")
  • Firefox: preferences (Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data)
  • Safari: Preferences (Privacy tab)
  • Edge: Settings (Privacy & Security → Cookies)

Note: Disabling cookies may affect your website experience.

5. Third-Party Cookies

The following third parties may set cookies on our site (with your consent):

• Google Inc.: Analytics and Ads (google.com/policies/privacy)
• Google Analytics: analytics.google.com
• Google Ads: ads.google.com

6. Cookie Table

Cookie Name	Category	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Strictly Necessary	Session management	Session
cookie_consent	Strictly Necessary	Cookie preference storage	365 days
_ga	Analytics (Consent)	Google Analytics ID	26 months
_gid	Analytics (Consent)	GA session ID	24 hours
IDE	Marketing (Consent)	Google Ads user ID	24 months

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Withdraw consent at any time via our Cookie Settings
• Request information about cookies we use
• Request deletion of cookie data

8. Contact

For cookie-related inquiries, contact us at:

Email: info@elbowsshrefine.world | Phone: +44 20 7946 0958

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated date.