Lifecleansing

Cookies Policy

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Lifecleansing ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at lifecleansing.world (the "Website"). This policy provides detailed information about the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information and personalized experiences.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Lifecleansing) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics, advertising, and interactive content.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

  • Essential Website Functionality: Some cookies are essential for the operation of our Website, enabling you to navigate and use its features
  • Performance and Analytics: Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website, allowing us to improve functionality and user experience
  • Personalization: Cookies enable us to remember your preferences and provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Security: Cookies help us detect and prevent security threats and fraudulent activity
  • Marketing: Cookies allow us to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, some parts of the Website may not function properly.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security and authentication cookies
  • Cookie consent preference cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you or to comply with legal obligations.

Retention Period: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 12 months for persistent cookies.

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. These cookies help us improve the performance and design of our Website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Page load time measurement cookies
  • Error tracking cookies
  • A/B testing cookies

Legal Basis: Your consent or our legitimate interest in improving our Website.

Retention Period: Up to 26 months.

Third-Party Providers:

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies
  • Region selection cookies
  • User interface customization cookies
  • Video player cookies

Legal Basis: Your consent or our legitimate interest in providing enhanced functionality.

Retention Period: Up to 12 months.

4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our Website and may share this information with other organizations, such as advertisers.

Examples:

  • Retargeting cookies
  • Social media advertising cookies
  • Conversion tracking cookies
  • Interest-based advertising cookies

Legal Basis: Your explicit consent.

Retention Period: Up to 12 months.

Third-Party Providers:

4.5 Social Media Cookies

These cookies are set by social media services that we have added to the Website to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building a profile of your interests, which may affect the content and messages you see on other websites.

Examples:

  • Facebook social plugins
  • Twitter sharing buttons
  • Instagram integration cookies
  • LinkedIn sharing cookies

Legal Basis: Your consent.

Retention Period: Varies by provider, typically up to 12 months.

5. Detailed Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our Website:

First-Party Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Type Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences Strictly Necessary 12 months
session_id Maintains your session state Strictly Necessary Session
csrf_token Security token for form submissions Strictly Necessary Session
language_pref Remembers your language preference Functionality 12 months

Third-Party Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users Analytics 24 months
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate Analytics 1 minute
_fbp Facebook Tracks visits across websites Marketing 3 months

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences by category

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Notify you when a website tries to set a cookie

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website.

Browser-Specific Instructions:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
  • Opera: Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using the following tools:

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

For mobile devices, you can manage cookies and tracking through your device settings:

  • iOS: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies or Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
  • Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences as set through our cookie consent banner.

8. Web Beacons and Pixel Tags

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs). These are small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that work in conjunction with cookies to collect information about your usage and interaction with our Website and communications.

Web beacons help us:

  • Track email open rates and click-through rates
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Understand user behavior and navigation patterns
  • Deliver targeted advertising

9. Local Storage and Session Storage

We may also use HTML5 local storage and session storage technologies to store information on your device. These technologies are similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. Local storage persists until explicitly deleted, while session storage is cleared when you close your browser.

We use local storage and session storage for:

  • Caching data to improve Website performance
  • Storing user preferences and settings
  • Maintaining shopping cart contents
  • Enabling offline functionality

You can manage local storage through your browser settings, similar to how you manage cookies.

10. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or block cookies, certain features of our Website may not function properly. Specifically, you may experience:

  • Inability to log in or maintain your session
  • Loss of personalized settings and preferences
  • Reduced Website functionality and performance
  • Inability to add items to your shopping cart
  • Repeated display of cookie consent banners
  • Less relevant advertising and content

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Website to function. However, you can control all other types of cookies through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

11. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, legal requirements, or business practices. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Posting the updated Cookies Policy on our Website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Displaying a notice on our Website
  • Requesting renewed consent through our cookie consent banner if required by law

We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

12. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding the personal data collected through cookies, including:

  • The right to access your personal data
  • The right to rectify inaccurate data
  • The right to erase your data (right to be forgotten)
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object to processing
  • The right to withdraw consent

For more information about your rights and how to exercise them, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us using the information below.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:

Lifecleansing
Am Stadtpark 1, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 515 18 0
Email: message@lifecleansing.world

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible, typically within 48 hours.