Privacy & Cookies

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding their use. We use cookies to make our site work properly, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.

We follow UK and EU privacy laws, including the UK GDPR and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Some cookies are essential for our site to function (we use legitimate interests for these), whilst others require your consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie settings tool or through your browser settings.

Last updated: 19 September 2025

How We Use Cookies

Necessary

Essential cookies that make our website work properly. These include site security, load balancing, shopping basket functionality, and logging your cookie consent choices.

Legal basis: Legitimate interests - these are always active

Preferences

Remember your settings like language preferences, region selection, accessibility options, and display preferences to personalise your experience.

Legal basis: Your consent - you can opt out

Analytics

Help us understand how visitors use our site through tools like Google Analytics 4. We only collect this data with your consent and use it to improve our website.

Legal basis: Your consent - you can opt out

Marketing

Used for advertising and retargeting through platforms like Meta Pixel and Google Ads. These create profiles for personalised ads only with your explicit consent.

Legal basis: Your consent - you can opt out

Social & Embedded

When we embed content from YouTube, Instagram, or other platforms, these third parties may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies.

Legal basis: Your consent for embedded content

Affiliate Tracking

When you click affiliate links, cookies track purchases for commission purposes. We don't directly identify you through these cookies - they're managed by affiliate networks.

Legal basis: Your consent when clicking affiliate links

Your Choices & How to Change Them

You're in Control

You have full control over which cookies we use on our website. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or manage your preferences in detail.

Accept All

Allow all cookies for the full experience

Reject Non-Essential

Only necessary cookies will be used

Manage Settings

Choose exactly which cookies to allow

Change your mind anytime: You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Open Cookie Settings" button below or through your browser settings.

Open Cookie Settings

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Important Note

Blocking Cookies May Affect Functionality

If you disable cookies entirely, some parts of our website may not work properly. Essential cookies are needed for basic functionality like security and navigation.

Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser app settings or device privacy settings.

  • iOS: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
  • Android: Browser app → Settings → Privacy

Withdrawal is Easy

Remember, you can withdraw your consent at any time. This won't affect cookies that were already set under "Necessary" category, but will stop new non-essential cookies from being placed.

Cookie Table

This table shows the specific cookies we use, organised by category. Cookie durations show how long they remain on your device, and the type indicates whether they're set by us (first-party) or by third-party services.

Name Provider Purpose Type Duration Category
cookieyes-consent CookieYes Stores your cookie consent choices First-party 12 months Necessary
__cf_bm Cloudflare Bot management and security Third-party 30 minutes Necessary
__cfruid Cloudflare Load balancing and performance Third-party Session Necessary
_ga Google Analytics Analytics with consent Third-party 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics Property-specific analytics data Third-party 13 months Analytics
_gid Google Analytics Session-level analytics Third-party 24 hours Analytics
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Ad attribution and retargeting Third-party 90 days Marketing
fbc Meta (Facebook) Click tracking for ads Third-party 90 days Marketing
cb_affiliate (example) ClickBank Tracks referral for commission Third-party 60 days Marketing
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE (example) YouTube Embedded video preferences Third-party 6 months Preferences
yt-remote-device-id (example) YouTube Device identification for videos Third-party Persistent Preferences

Note: Cookies marked with "(example—confirm via scan)" are placeholders and should be verified through a cookie scan before publishing.

This table is updated regularly to reflect changes in our cookie usage. Some cookies may only appear when specific features are used or consented to.

Similar Technologies

Besides cookies, we may use other similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect information:

Local Storage

Stores data locally in your browser to remember preferences and improve performance. Treated similarly to cookies under privacy law.

SDKs & Pixels

Software development kits and tracking pixels that collect usage data and enable third-party integrations with your consent.

No Fingerprinting

We do not use browser fingerprinting or other covert tracking methods. All data collection is transparent and requires appropriate consent.

Data Sharing & International Transfers

Some of our analytics and advertising partners may process data outside the UK and EU, particularly in the United States.

Third-Party Processing

Google Analytics

May process data in the US with appropriate safeguards

Meta Platforms

Processes advertising data globally with privacy protections

Cloudflare

Global CDN with data processing safeguards

Legal Safeguards

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where applicable
  • Adequacy decisions for approved countries
  • Vendor privacy certifications and commitments
  • Regular review of transfer mechanisms

How Long We Keep Records of Your Consent

Consent Storage

We store a record of your consent choices and preferences for 12 months from when you last updated them.

After this period, we may ask you to refresh your consent preferences to ensure they remain current and valid.

Why We Keep Records

  • • Demonstrate compliance with privacy laws
  • • Respect your choices consistently
  • • Avoid repeatedly asking for the same consent

What We Record

Consent Details

  • • Which cookie categories you accepted/rejected
  • • Date and time of your choice
  • • Version of cookie policy you consented to

Technical Information

  • • Browser and device type (anonymised)
  • • Method of consent (banner, settings page)
  • • IP address (hashed for privacy)

Updates to This Policy

Regular Reviews

We review and update this Cookie Policy when we change our cookie usage, add new vendors, or modify our purposes for processing.

At minimum, we review this policy every 6-12 months to ensure it remains accurate and up-to-date.

When We Update

  • • Adding new cookie vendors or tools
  • • Changing cookie purposes or categories
  • • Legal or regulatory changes
  • • Regular scheduled reviews

How You'll Know

Significant Changes

For major changes affecting your rights, we'll notify you through our website banner or email (if you've provided one).

Minor Updates

Small changes like adding new cookie names or updating durations will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Your Continued Consent

Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of minor changes. Major changes will require fresh consent.

Contact Us

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Email Address

[email protected]

We typically respond within 24-48 hours

Postal Address

Herbal Nootropics
[Company Address]
[City, Postal Code]
United Kingdom

Your Rights

UK Users

Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data and cookie preferences. You can contact us about any privacy concerns.

If you're not satisfied with our response, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

EU Users

EU residents have similar rights under GDPR and can contact their local data protection authority if needed.

Response Time

We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days as required by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do we ask for consent?

What happens if I reject non-essential cookies?

Do third parties set cookies?

How often will you ask again?

How do cookie durations work?

Do you sell my data?

How do I withdraw consent later?

Implementation Notes (For Developers/Editors)

• Before publishing, run a cookie scan and replace placeholder rows in the cookie table

• Keep the table synced with your CMP categories, purposes and vendor list

• Verify that the "Open Cookie Settings" link opens the CMP preferences modal from every page

• Review this policy every 6-12 months and update the "Last updated" date

• Update company details: Replace [Company Address] with actual address

• Configure CMP: Replace #cookie-settings link with actual cookie settings URL