Cookie Policy

Last updated: 28 July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Meridian Wellness Pty Ltd (ABN 00 000 000 000) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on freshshineae.world. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We implement Google Consent Mode v2. By default, all non-essential cookies are denied until you provide your explicit consent via the cookie banner displayed when you first visit our site.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. We use the term "cookies" to cover all of these technologies.

2. How we obtain your consent

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may:

  • Accept all - enables essential, analytics and marketing cookies.
  • Essential only - only strictly necessary cookies are set; analytics and marketing remain denied.
  • Manage settings - granular control over each category.

Your preference is stored in your browser's local storage under the key cookieConsent. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clearing this preference (e.g. clearing your browser's local storage or cookies) and refreshing the page, at which point the banner will reappear.

3. Google Consent Mode v2

We use Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your choices across Google services. The following consent signals are implemented:

Signal Default Updated on "Accept all"
ad_storagedeniedgranted
ad_user_datadeniedgranted
ad_personalizationdeniedgranted
analytics_storagedeniedgranted
functionality_storagegrantedgranted
security_storagegrantedgranted

4. Categories of cookies we use

4.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not track you for advertising purposes. No consent is required for these cookies.

Name Provider Purpose Expiry
cookieConsentfreshshineae.worldStores your cookie consent preferenceUntil cleared by user (local storage)

4.2 Analytics cookies (consent required)

These cookies allow us to measure and analyse how visitors use our website so we can improve its performance and content. They are only set after you consent.

Name Provider Purpose Expiry
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users2 years
_ga_XXXXXXXXGoogle Analytics (GA4)Session persistence for GA42 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes users (24-hour session)24 hours

4.3 Marketing and advertising cookies (consent required)

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They are set by Google Ads and similar services and are only activated after you consent.

Name Provider Purpose Expiry
_gcl_auGoogle AdsConversion tracking90 days
IDEGoogle DoubleClickTargeted advertising / remarketing13 months

5. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties whose services appear on our pages (e.g. Google Fonts, Google Analytics). We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information:

6. How to manage or block cookies

In addition to our cookie banner, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete and block cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Links to cookie management guidance for common browsers:

You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies:
Meridian Wellness Pty Ltd · ABN 00 000 000 000
12 Botanical Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Email: privacy@freshshineae.world