Cookie Policy
Effective Date: December 11, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Swap The Toxins (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies can be “Persistent” (they remain on your device for a set period) or “Session” (they are deleted as soon as you close your web browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose | Necessity |
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function (e.g., remembering your cookie consent preference). | Always ON (No Consent Required) |
| Analytical/Performance | To count visitors and see how visitors move around the site (e.g., using Google Analytics). This helps us improve how the website works. | Requires Consent |
| Affiliate Tracking | To track and attribute sales to our site when you click on an affiliate link and purchase from a third-party vendor. | Requires Consent |
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting (Swap The Toxins).
- Third-party cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. For example, when we embed content or use affiliate tracking links, a third-party service may set its own cookie.
Examples of Third-Party Cookies:
- Google Analytics: Used to measure and analyze visitor traffic anonymously.
- Affiliate Network Cookies: Used by our affiliate partners (e.g., Amazon Associates) to track the referral source of a purchase.
4. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
Under UK and European law, we must obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies (Analytics and Affiliate Tracking cookies).
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you will see a banner asking for your consent.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. Note that if you disable or refuse strictly necessary cookies, some parts of the website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
5. More Information
For more information on the specific cookies we use, please refer to your browser settings or contact us directly. For general information on cookies, you can visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website.