Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Thrive4Life Ltd. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Data Protection Policy, which provide further information about how we collect, use and protect your data.
We use Google Analytics to count visits and see how our website is used, so that we can improve it. It is not used for advertising, and you can turn it off at any time using “Cookie settings” at the foot of any page. Cookies and browser storage that the website needs in order to work are set without asking.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to ensure websites function efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: To enable core website functionality, such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Analytics Cookies: To help us understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve the performance and user experience. For example, we use Google Analytics to collect information about how users navigate our site.
- Functionality Cookies: To remember choices you make, such as language preferences, and provide enhanced features.
- Advertising and Referral Cookies: To track referrals, sponsored links or adverts, and evaluate the success of these campaigns.
4. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Counts visits and shows how pages are used, so we can improve the website. Not used for advertising. Set unless you turn analytics off. | Up to 2 years | Google - You can read Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Functional Preferences | Remembers user settings and preferences | Session-based and Persistent for up to 2 years | Thrive4Life |
| Your cookie choice (browser storage, “t4l-cookie-consent”) | Remembers whether you have turned analytics off, and that you have seen our notice about it | Until you clear your browser’s data | Thrive4Life |
| Pop-up reminder (browser storage, “t4l-popups-seen” and “t4l-visit-start”) | Remembers when you last saw one of our pop-ups, so it is shown at most once a week, and how long this visit has lasted. Nothing about you is sent to us. | Until you clear your browser’s data; the visit time ends when you close the browser | Thrive4Life |
5. Managing Cookies
On your first visit to our website, a notice tells you that we use analytics cookies, with a button to turn them off. If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control signal, analytics is turned off for you automatically.
You can turn analytics off, or change your cookie preferences, at any time by:
- Adjusting the settings on your browser to block or delete cookies.
- Using your browser’s privacy settings to manage cookies on a per-site basis.
- Using “Cookie settings” at the foot of any page of our website. Turning analytics off removes the analytics cookies already set and stops any more being set.
Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website and services.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our website, such as embedded videos, social sharing tools, or referral advertising networks. These third parties may collect data about your interaction with the content.
We do not control the placement of third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy and cookie policies of these third parties.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
- Be informed about how your data is used
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent for processing where consent has been provided
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. You are encouraged to check www.thrive4life.co.uk/cookie-policy/ periodically for any updates.
9. Contact Us
Thrive4Life Limited is registered in England under company registration number 03840857. Our registered office is at 1 Grove Way, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8HH.
You can contact Thrive4Life by post using the postal address given above; by telephone on 020 8972 9675; by email at info@thrive4life.co.uk; by using our Contact Form on our website at www.thrive4life.co.uk.