Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Vantage Review Media Pty Ltd ("Vantage Review") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on shiningstrength.world.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly and to provide analytics and advertising information to site operators. Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain for a set period.
Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required? | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. Enable navigation, form submission, security features. | No | Session identifiers, CSRF tokens |
| Functionality | Remember your cookie preferences and language settings. | No | cookieConsent (localStorage) |
| Analytics | Understand how visitors use the site - pages visited, session duration, traffic sources. | Yes | _ga, _gid (Google Analytics) |
| Advertising | Measure ad campaign performance; enable remarketing to past visitors via Google Ads. | Yes | _gcl_au (Google Ads), _gac_* |
Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2. When you first visit our site, all advertising and analytics cookies are denied by default (ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization, analytics_storage = denied). These are only activated if you explicitly accept non-essential cookies via the banner. Functionality and security storage remain granted.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics uses cookies (_ga, _gid) to collect aggregated information about how visitors interact with this site. This data is processed by Google Ireland Limited and Google LLC. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Ads & Remarketing
We use Google Ads to promote Vantage Review. Google may set the _gcl_au cookie to track conversions and, with your consent, serve remarketing advertisements to you on other websites. This cookie is only activated after you accept advertising cookies.
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Reject Non-Essential" on the cookie banner. You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Note: disabling cookies may affect website functionality. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. To manage Google ad personalisation, visit adssettings.google.com.
How to Withdraw Consent
You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking "Reject Non-Essential" on the cookie banner (reload the page if it has already been dismissed). Your preference is stored in localStorage under the key cookieConsent. Clearing your browser data will reset this preference.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
For cookie-related enquiries: info@shiningstrength.world