Cookie Policy
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies can be either persistent (stored until you delete them) or session-based (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for site functionality. They enable basic features like page navigation, form submission, and security. These cookies are always enabled and cannot be disabled.
- Session ID: Maintains your session during browsing
- CSRF Token: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
- Security: Helps detect and prevent suspicious activity
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This information helps us improve our content, user experience, and marketing efforts. Analytics are optional and require your consent.
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and traffic patterns
- Conversion Tracking: Measures the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your interaction with ads and marketing campaigns across our site and partner sites. They help us deliver relevant content and measure marketing ROI. Marketing cookies require your explicit consent.
- Google Ads: Tracks ad performance and user responses
- Retargeting Pixels: Allows us to display targeted ads on other platforms
- UTM Parameters: Identifies the source and campaign of your visit
3. Consent Mode v2 & Google Ads
Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which sets all advertising and analytics cookies to "DENIED" by default. When you accept cookies through our banner, we update your consent preferences for:
- ad_storage: Permission to store cookies for ad purposes
- ad_user_data: Permission to send user data to Google for advertising
- ad_personalization: Permission to personalize ads based on your behavior
- analytics_storage: Permission to store analytics data
4. How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner appears at the bottom of your screen. You can:
- Click "Accept All" to enable all optional cookies
- Click "Reject" to disable only marketing and analytics cookies
- Click "Settings" to customize your preferences individually
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include third-party services (Google Analytics, advertising networks, payment processors) that set their own cookies. These are governed by their respective privacy policies:
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect user privacy, we do not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can control tracking through our cookie banner and browser settings.
7. Cookie Duration
| Cookie Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until you close your browser |
| Persistent Cookies | Up to 1 year (unless you delete them) |
| Analytics Cookies | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing Cookies | Up to 1 year |
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR and similar regulations, you have the right to:
- Know what cookies we use and why
- Withdraw consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences
- Request deletion of non-essential cookies
- Request a list of all cookies used
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or technology. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy here and updating the "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Vitastrainio LLC
info@vitastrainio.shop
+1-503-555-0147