Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how The Baymont Review (operated by Baymont Media Ltd) uses them, and how you can control your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining for a set period).
Categories of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent choice. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference (localStorage) | 1 year |
2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They are only set after you accept analytics cookies via our banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique visitors (shorter window) | 24 hours |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 - session and measurement | 2 years |
3. Advertising Cookies (Google Ads)
These cookies are used to serve relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. They are only set after you accept advertising cookies via our banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads conversion tracking - links ad clicks to conversions | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick - used for targeting advertising | 1 year |
Google Consent Mode v2
We have implemented Google Consent Mode v2. By default, when you first visit our website, all advertising and analytics cookie consent signals are set to "denied". Google's products receive a consent signal without setting tracking cookies. When you click "Accept All", we update the consent signal to "granted" and analytics and advertising cookies may be set. When you click "Reject Non-Essential", only strictly necessary cookies remain active.
How to Manage Your Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Cookie Banner: Use the banner displayed on your first visit and on the Cookie Policy page to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Refer to your browser's help documentation.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Google Ads Settings: Manage Google personalised advertising at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.
How to Withdraw Consent
You may withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by clicking "Reject Non-Essential" in our cookie banner, or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at editorial@flushingexpel.world.