Cookies Policy
Introduction
Welcome to the Cookies Policy of Vibrant Vitality. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve targeted advertisements. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
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 information to the owners of the site. Cookies enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they get error messages from web pages. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how our website works. For example, we use Google Analytics to track website usage and trends.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
Detailed Table of Cookies Used
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session state | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| _ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Performance | 24 hours |
| cookieConsent | Remembers user's cookie consent preferences. | Functionality | 1 year |
| advertisingCookie | Delivers targeted advertisements based on user interests. | Targeting/Advertising | 3 months |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies, which are cookies set by a domain other than our website. These cookies are used for various purposes, such as analytics, advertising, and social media integration. We carefully select our third-party partners and ensure that they comply with applicable data protection regulations.
For instance, we might use cookies from social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram to allow you to easily share content from our website on your social media profiles. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites and build a profile of your interests.
Your Consent
When you first visit our website, we will display a cookie banner that asks for your consent to use cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or customize your cookie preferences. If you do not make a choice, we will assume that you consent to the use of strictly necessary cookies.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. This will allow you to review and modify your cookie preferences.
How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways, including:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or notify you each time a cookie is set. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.
- Cookie Consent Tools: As mentioned above, you can use the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website to manage your cookie preferences.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: You can opt-out of targeted advertising by visiting the websites of advertising networks and ad technology providers. For example, you can visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page.
Here's how to manage cookies in some popular web browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Vibrant Vitality
Attn: Data Protection Officer
12 Oak Street
Toronto, ON M5J 2E7
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 555-WELL
Our Data Protection Officer, Dr. Eleanor Vance, is available to address any privacy-related inquiries you may have.