1. What Are Cookies and Client-Side Storage?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or device by your web browser when you visit a website. We also make use of local storage (e.g. `localStorage`), which acts as an in-browser storage mechanism to save state and preferences locally without sending data over network streams.

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2. How We Use Cookies & Storage

We use cookies and local storage to optimize site speed and manage application states. Our usage is categorized as follows:

Strictly Necessary Cookies & Storage (Consent Exempt)

These elements are essential for the operation of our website. They include:

• Service Worker Cache: Stores our static assets (HTML, stylesheets, scripts, and media files) directly in your browser's Cache Storage. This allows the application to load instantly and run offline.
• localStorage (`tonic_booking`): Persists details of your scheduled consultation (date, time, and session format) in your browser so we can show a persistent reminder banner on all pages.

Analytical / Performance Cookies

These allow us to count page visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. We do not use third-party tracking scripts or send identifiable user tracking metrics to external cloud marketing hubs.

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3. Controlling and Deleting Cookies

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website (specifically the offline caching and visual visualizer setups) may become inaccessible or not function properly.

To clear your scheduled appointment session from our local storage, simply click the "Cancel Consultation" button on the booking reminder banner, or clear your browser's site data storage manually.