Cookie Policy
Last updated: 13 July 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your preferences and gather analytical information about how the site is used.
2. How we use cookies
Stonebridge Journal uses the following categories of cookies:
| Category | Cookie / Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | cookieConsent (localStorage) | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid (Google Analytics) | Tracks page views, session duration and referral sources to help us improve content | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising | _gcl_au (Google Ads / Conversion Linker) | Measures conversions from Google Ads campaigns and supports remarketing | 90 days |
| Advertising | NID, IDE (Google) | Google Remarketing - used to show relevant ads based on previous site visits | Up to 13 months |
3. Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2. When you visit our site, all advertising and analytics cookies are denied by default until you actively accept them via our cookie banner. On acceptance, we send an update to Google confirming consent for ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization and analytics_storage.
4. How to manage cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
- Cookie banner: Use the "Reject Non-Essential" button on our cookie banner at any time to withdraw consent.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via Settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
- Google Ad Settings: Opt out of Google personalised advertising at adssettings.google.com.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties (Google). We do not control these cookies. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy for details.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top indicates the most recent revision.
7. Contact
Cookie enquiries: info@bonespolish.shop