Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They contain information that is sent back to the website each time you visit, allowing the website to remember your preferences and settings.

Cookies Used by VitalStepsLab

VitalStepsLab uses only essential cookies required for basic site functionality. Specifically, we use:

Essential Cookies

  • Cookie Consent Cookie: Stores your choice regarding the cookie banner (Consent Mode v2). This allows us to remember whether you have accepted or rejected non-essential cookies. This cookie is essential for complying with your preferences.

Cookies We Do NOT Use

VitalStepsLab explicitly does not use:

  • Analytics Cookies: We do not use Google Analytics or other analytics platforms to track your behavior.
  • Advertising Cookies: We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or retargeting.
  • Third-Party Tracking Cookies: We do not share your data with advertising networks.
  • Marketing Cookies: We do not track your behavior across the internet for marketing purposes.
  • Profiling Cookies: We do not build profiles of your interests or behavior.

Consent Mode v2

VitalStepsLab implements Google Consent Mode v2, which allows you to control whether certain types of cookies are used. When you interact with our cookie banner, you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is remembered through the essential cookie consent cookie.

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all cookies
  • Accept cookies selectively
  • Receive notification when cookies are set
  • Delete existing cookies

Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality, though VitalStepsLab is designed to function with minimal cookie reliance.

Third-Party Links

VitalStepsLab contains links to external websites. Those third-party sites have their own cookie policies independent of ours. We are not responsible for their cookie practices. Review their policies independently.

Cookie Storage Duration

The essential cookie consent cookie is stored for 365 days (one year) to maintain your preference. This allows us to remember your choice without asking repeatedly.

Data Security

Cookies are stored locally on your device. VitalStepsLab does not transmit cookie information to third parties or use it for tracking purposes beyond what is described in this policy.

Changes to This Policy

VitalStepsLab may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Information

For questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

VitalStepsLab
123 Haven Green
Ealing, London W5 2NT
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

Summary

Bottom line: VitalStepsLab uses only one essential cookie to remember your cookie consent preferences. We do not track you, do not use analytics, do not serve targeted advertisements, and do not share your data with third parties. Our site is designed for privacy with minimal data collection.