Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit and can improve your experience.
Cookies We Use
PracticalWeight uses only essential cookies. These are cookies strictly necessary for basic website functionality:
Essential Cookies
- Cookie Consent Storage - Remembers your cookie consent preference so you don't see the banner repeatedly. Duration: 12 months
- Session Management - Maintains basic session functionality for website operations. Duration: Browser session
Cookies We Do NOT Use
PracticalWeight does not use:
- Analytics cookies - We do not track your behavior or usage patterns
- Marketing cookies - We do not use cookies for advertising or promotional purposes
- Third-party tracking - We do not use Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, or similar tracking tools
- Performance cookies - We do not use cookies to monitor site performance for commercial purposes
- Personalization cookies - We do not use cookies to personalize advertising or content
Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which respects your privacy choices:
- Deny by default - Non-essential cookies are disabled until you consent
- Explicit consent - You must actively accept cookies; we do not use dark patterns
- Easy rejection - You can reject cookies as easily as accepting them
- Transparency - You can see exactly what cookies we use
Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit PracticalWeight, a cookie banner appears with three options:
- Accept - Enables essential cookies for basic functionality
- Reject - Disables non-essential cookies; site still functions
- Learn More - Directs to this cookie policy page
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies in your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies
Third-Party Services
This website uses third-party services for technical functionality:
- Bootstrap CSS - Layout and styling (CDN hosted, no tracking)
- Google Fonts - Typography delivery (minimal data, no tracking)
- jQuery & Popper.js - Interactive functionality (no data collection)
These services do not collect personal data about you or track your activity on this site.
Data Processing for Essential Cookies
Essential cookies store minimal data:
- Your cookie consent preference (accepted/rejected)
- Basic session identifier for navigation
No personal identifying information is stored in essential cookies.
Legal Basis
We process cookies under these legal bases:
- Legitimate interest - Essential cookies necessary for basic website operation
- Consent - Your explicit consent for non-essential cookies (which we don't currently use)
EU/UK Compliance
This cookie policy complies with:
- UK GDPR
- EU GDPR (if applicable to your jurisdiction)
- ePrivacy Directive
- Cookie Law (PECR in UK)
- Google Consent Mode v2 standards
Contact & Questions
For questions about our cookie practices:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 115 937 4821
Address: 47 Foxglove Lane, Nottingham NG9 2RS, United Kingdom
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy as our practices evolve or to comply with regulatory changes. Continued use indicates acceptance of updates. Check this page periodically for changes.