Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They allow us to recognise you, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are not programs or viruses—they are harmless text files.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

• Session cookies for form processing
• Security cookies to prevent fraud

Retention: Deleted when you close your browser

2.2 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language, font size, or theme settings, to personalise your experience.

• Theme preference (light/dark mode)
• Language selection
• Quiz responses

Retention: Up to 12 months

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use the Site—which pages you visit, how long you stay, and where you come from. This data helps us improve the Site's performance and user experience.

• Google Analytics cookies
• Heatmap and session recording cookies

Retention: Up to 13 months

Consent Required: Yes (Consent Mode v2)

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your interactions to display relevant advertisements and measure advertising campaign effectiveness. They may be set by third-party advertising partners.

• Google Ads cookies
• Facebook Pixel
• Remarketing cookies

Retention: Up to 24 months

Consent Required: Yes (explicit opt-in)

3. Consent Mode v2

We use Google's Consent Mode v2 to respect your privacy preferences. When you first visit our Site, we assume no consent. You must actively accept our cookie use before we enable:

• ad_user_data – Sharing user data with Google for advertising
• ad_personalization – Personalised ads based on your behaviour

Analytics cookies require separate consent via our cookie banner.

4. Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit the Site, you'll see our cookie banner with three options:

• Accept All: All cookies are enabled
• Reject: Only essential cookies are set; marketing and analytics are disabled
• Manage Preferences: Customise which cookies to allow

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer.

5. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other data

Note: Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality or prevent access to certain features.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies may be set by:

• Google Analytics
• Google Ads
• Facebook
• Hosting and CDN providers

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing cookie use. We recommend reviewing their policies.

7. Cookie Table

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Retention	Consent Required
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics user ID	13 months	Yes
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics session ID	24 hours	Yes
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics throttling	1 minute	Yes
consent_mode	Preference	Stores your consent preferences	12 months	No (essential)
PHPSESSID	Essential	Server session management	Session	No

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

Serene Sleep Academy Pty Ltd
47 Relaxation Lane
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
Australia
Email: info@forestorganicil.world
Phone: +61 2 5555 0147