Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember information about your visit and enhance your browsing experience.
2. Our Cookie Philosophy
TheHabitShift uses only essential cookies necessary for basic site functionality. We do not use:
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, tracking pixels)
- Marketing cookies (advertising networks, retargeting)
- Social media cookies
- Third-party profiling cookies
3. Essential Cookies Only
We use only cookies strictly necessary for:
Consent Cookie
Stores your cookie consent preference so you're not shown the consent banner repeatedly. Expires: 12 months.
Security Cookies
Protect against cross-site request forgery and ensure site security. Deleted when you close your browser.
4. No Analytics or Tracking
We do not use Google Analytics, Hotjar, or any other analytics tools. We do not track your behaviour across our site or across the internet. We have no way to identify individual users or build usage profiles.
5. No Third-Party Sharing
We do not share cookie data with third parties. No advertising networks, social media companies, or data brokers receive information about your visits to our site.
6. Consent Mode v2
Our cookie consent banner uses Consent Mode v2 principles. Your consent preference is stored and respected. You can change your preference at any time by accepting or declining cookies through our banner.
7. Your Cookie Choices
Accept Cookies: We store your consent preference. Essential cookies are used to enhance your experience.
Decline Cookies: Only absolutely essential security cookies are used. Your preference is recorded.
8. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can control cookies through your browser 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 > Clear browsing data
Blocking cookies may affect site functionality, though our site is designed to work with minimal cookies.
9. Cookie Retention
Consent cookies are retained for 12 months. Security cookies are session-based. We do not retain any other cookies or user data.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy. Changes will be posted with an updated date. Your continued use indicates acceptance of updated terms.
11. Contact Us
For questions about our cookie practices, contact:
TheHabitShift
72 Sycamore Drive
Glasgow G44 3RF
United Kingdom
+44 141 637 8219
[email protected]
12. Data Protection Officer
For data protection inquiries, contact us using the details above. We comply with UK GDPR requirements and have no legitimate third-party data controller arrangements.