This Cookies Policy explains how the Five Star Beauty and Wellness Awards website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our site. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Questions? Email us at awards@5starbeautyandwellnessawards.com
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you directly, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
We use cookies on the Five Star Beauty and Wellness Awards website for the following purposes:
Our website uses the following categories of cookies:
Essential for the website to function. They enable core features like security, network management, and form submission. These cannot be switched off.
Always ActiveHelp us understand how visitors use our site by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behaviour.
OptionalAllow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
OptionalUsed to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. These are set by third-party advertising partners.
OptionalThe table below outlines the specific cookies that may be set when you use our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Necessary | Maintains your session state while browsing the website | Session |
| csrf_token | Necessary | Protects form submissions against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask repeatedly | 1 Year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users for traffic reporting | 2 Years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 Hours |
| user_prefs | Functional | Remembers UI preferences such as selected year filter on nominees page | 30 Days |
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The following third-party services may place cookies on your device when you visit our website:
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject optional cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
In accordance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we only set non-essential cookies after obtaining your consent.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
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