Cookie Policy
Last updated:
This Cookie Policy explains how biosieve.world uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on subsequent visits and collect information about how you use the site.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include session management and security cookies. No personal information is collected by these cookies for advertising purposes.
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. This helps us improve content and usability. Data is collected in aggregated, anonymised form where possible.
Marketing Cookies
With your consent, we use Google Ads cookies to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and, where applicable, to serve relevant advertisements on other platforms.
3. Third-Party Cookies - Google Services
The following Google cookies may be set where consent is granted:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users (session) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads - click attribution | 90 days |
4. Consent Mode v2
This site implements Google Consent Mode v2. By default, all advertising and analytics storage is denied. The following consent signals are managed:
- ad_storage - denied by default; granted if you accept marketing cookies
- ad_user_data - denied by default; granted if you accept marketing cookies
- ad_personalization - denied by default; granted if you accept marketing cookies
- analytics_storage - denied by default; granted if you accept analytics cookies
- functionality_storage - always granted (essential site functions)
- security_storage - always granted (security functions)
5. Managing Your Preferences
When you first visit the site, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences using the "Cookie Settings" option. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the site footer area.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling all cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
7. Contact
For questions about cookies or data practices: info@biosieve.world