Cookie Policy

Last updated: 22 July 2026

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies cannot execute programmes or deliver viruses to your device.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixels and local storage) for the following purposes:

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submission, and your cookie consent preferences. They do not require your consent under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Cookie nameProviderPurposeDuration
cookieConsentMerton NutritionStores your cookie consent choice1 year (localStorage)

Analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They are only activated with your consent.

Cookie nameProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsPersists session state2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes users (session)24 hours

Marketing and advertising cookies

These cookies are used to display advertisements relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They are only activated with your consent.

Cookie nameProviderPurposeDuration
_gcl_auGoogle AdsConversion tracking90 days
_gac_*Google AdsStores campaign-related data90 days
IDEGoogle DoubleClickTargeted advertising1 year

3. Google Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2 on this website. This framework signals your consent choices to Google services before any tracking occurs. The default state for all non-essential consent signals is denied:

  • ad_storage - denied by default
  • ad_user_data - denied by default
  • ad_personalization - denied by default
  • analytics_storage - denied by default
  • functionality_storage - granted (strictly necessary)
  • security_storage - granted (strictly necessary)

When you accept cookies, the relevant signals are updated to granted. When you reject or do not interact with the banner, all non-essential signals remain denied and Google operates in a consent-mode modelling state without collecting identifiable data.

4. Managing your cookie preferences

You may manage your preferences at any time using the following options:

  • Cookie banner: use the "Manage" button on the cookie banner (visible on each page) to customise analytics and marketing cookie settings and save your preferences.
  • Browser settings: most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies via their settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
  • Google opt-out: you may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Clearing localStorage: to reset your consent preference stored in the browser's localStorage, clear site data in your browser's Developer Tools or Settings.

5. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:

6. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or as regulatory requirements evolve. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Merton Nutrition Ltd
14 Merton High Street, London SW19 1DD, United Kingdom
Email: info@growshoulder.world

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.