This Cookie Policy explains how The Verve Review (drainyouthcartil.world), operated by Verve Health Media Pty Ltd, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences and behaviour across sessions. We also use similar technologies such as pixel tags and browser local storage.
2. Our Consent Approach - Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2 on every page of this site. When you arrive, all advertising and analytics cookies are set to denied by default. Only after you click "Accept All" in our cookie banner are these cookies activated. If you click "Reject Non-Essential", only strictly necessary cookies (functionality and security) are permitted.
3. Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Default State | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Website functionality and security. Cannot be disabled. | Always active | Session cookies, CSRF tokens, cookie consent preference (cookieConsent) |
| Analytics | Understanding how visitors use our site (aggregated, anonymised) | Denied until consent | _ga, _ga_*, _gid (Google Analytics 4) |
| Advertising | Serving relevant ads; conversion measurement; remarketing | Denied until consent | _gcl_au (Google Ads), Google Remarketing cookies |
4. Google Analytics (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to measure website traffic and user behaviour. This service is provided by Google LLC. GA4 cookies (_ga, _ga_*, _gid) are only set after you consent. Data collected by GA4 is aggregated and used to improve our content. Retention period: up to 14 months.
5. Google Ads and Remarketing
We use Google Ads to promote our website and products. The _gcl_au cookie (and related Google Ads identifiers) enables conversion tracking and remarketing - showing relevant advertisements to users who have previously visited our site. These cookies are only active after you consent. To opt out of personalised Google advertising, visit adssettings.google.com.
6. How to Manage and Withdraw Consent
You may update your cookie preferences at any time:
- Click the "Manage Cookies" option in our cookie banner (visible on your first visit and after clearing cookies)
- Clear your cookies and browser cache to reset your preferences
- Use your browser's built-in cookie settings to block or delete cookies
- Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Your consent preference is stored in your browser's localStorage under the key cookieConsent.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of those sites. Please review the privacy and cookie policies of any external site you visit.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision.
9. Contact Us
For cookie-related questions:
Verve Health Media Pty Ltd - Email: info@drainyouthcartil.world