Growth Without The Waste Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

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This Cookies Policy explains how Growth Without The Waste (“the Site”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.growthwithoutthewaste.com.

 

The Site is owned and operated by Mark Preston and exists solely to share information about the Growth Without The Waste concept and the GRASP Framework.

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Key points:

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• The Site is not a business and does not take payments or generate revenue.

• The Site does not collect personal information, and there are no contact forms or sign-up options.

• The Site is built on the Wix platform and therefore uses certain Wix cookies automatically.

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Search Console are integrated for basic performance and traffic monitoring.

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By continuing to browse the Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

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2. What Are Cookies?

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Cookies are small files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.

They are used to:

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• Help websites function correctly and securely.

• Improve the performance and usability of websites.

• Provide anonymised data to help website owners understand visitor behaviour.

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Some cookies are essential and required for a website to work properly. Others are non-essential, such as analytics cookies, which help improve content and user experience.

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3. Why We Use Cookies

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The Site uses cookies strictly for the following purposes:

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• To enable the basic functionality and security of the Wix platform.

• To monitor website performance and visitor trends via Google Analytics 4.

• To ensure the site is indexed and running correctly through Google Search Console.

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We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing, or tracking individuals for commercial purposes.

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4. Types of Cookies Used

A. Essential Wix Cookies

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These cookies are automatically placed by the Wix platform to ensure the website functions correctly and securely.

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• XSRF-TOKEN - Used for security and protection against cross-site request forgery attacks.

• hs - Security cookie to ensure safe browsing.

• svSession - Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions on the site.

• SSR-caching - Indicates how the site was rendered.

• _wixCIDX - Used for system monitoring and debugging.

• _wix_browser_sess - Used for system monitoring and debugging.

• consent-policy - Stores visitor cookie consent preferences.

• TS* - Used for security and anti-fraud purposes.

• bSession - Used to measure system effectiveness.

• fedops.logger.X - Used to measure stability and effectiveness.

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B. Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Cookies

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These cookies collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site.

The information helps us understand traffic patterns and improve the website’s content and performance.

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• _ga - Distinguishes unique users for analytics reporting.

• ga<container-id> - Maintains session state for analytics reporting.

• _gid - Distinguishes users for short-term analytics reporting.

• _gat - Helps control the number of requests sent to Google Analytics.

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All data collected through GA4 is anonymised and not linked to any individual person.

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C. Google Search Console

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Google Search Console is used to monitor and maintain the website’s visibility and performance in Google search results.

It does not directly set cookies on visitors’ devices.

However, if you click external Google links, Google may set its own cookies in line with their Privacy Policy
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5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

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You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

The following links provide guidance on how to control cookies for popular browsers:

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• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Microsoft Edge

• Safari

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Please note:

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• Disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.

• You can still browse the site without enabling analytics cookies, but some performance tracking will be disabled.

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6. Legal Basis for Cookies

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Under UK GDPR, cookies are used on the following basis:

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• Legitimate interest for essential Wix cookies that are required for the site to function.

• Consent for non-essential cookies such as Google Analytics cookies.

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When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

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7. Third-Party Cookies

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Some cookies may be set by third parties, such as Google, when you interact with their services.

We have no control over these cookies.

You should review Google’s Cookie Policy to understand how they use cookies:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

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8. Your Privacy Rights

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Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

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• Withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time.

• Access information about the cookies used by this Site.

• Request deletion of any data collected through cookies where applicable.

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To exercise any of these rights, please contact Mark Preston directly at me@markapreston.com.
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9. Updates to This Cookies Policy

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This Cookies Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or how the Site operates.

The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated effective date.

By continuing to use the Site, you agree to the updated Cookies Policy.

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10. Governing Law

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This Cookies Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising from this Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

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11. Contact Information

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If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how cookies are used on the Site, please contact:

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Mark Preston
Email: me@markapreston.com