Cookie Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Learn how VitalGlow Essentials uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized content.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how visitors interact with their site.
At VitalGlow Essentials, we use cookies to enhance your shopping experience, remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and provide personalized product recommendations based on your browsing behavior.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Authentication and security cookies
- Session management cookies
- Load balancing cookies
- Shopping cart and checkout process cookies
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website. This helps us improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users find what they are looking for easily.
- Google Analytics cookies for visitor tracking
- Hotjar heat mapping and session recording
- Adobe Analytics for behavior analysis
- A/B testing cookies for optimization
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Language and region preferences
- Product favorites and wishlist cookies
- Recently viewed products
- Personalized product recommendations
Marketing and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
- Facebook Pixel for social media advertising
- Google Ads remarketing cookies
- Affiliate tracking cookies
- Email marketing preference cookies
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use services provided by:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience.
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Facebook Pixel
Enables us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and reach relevant audiences.
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Hotjar
Provides heat mapping and user behavior analytics to optimize website design.
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Shopify
E-commerce platform cookies for secure shopping and order processing.
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Mailchimp
Email marketing platform for newsletters and promotional campaigns.
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PayPal
Payment processing cookies for secure and convenient transactions.
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How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
- Set preferences for new cookies
Note: Disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your shopping experience.
Our Cookie Preference Center
We provide a comprehensive cookie preference center that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies for the best experience
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Withdraw consent at any time
- See detailed information about each cookie type
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
Cookie Duration and Storage
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled.
Duration: Until browser is closed
Examples: Shopping cart, login sessions, form data
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them. They help remember your preferences and improve your experience.
Duration: 1 month to 2 years (varies by cookie)
Examples: User preferences, analytics tracking, marketing cookies
First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
First-Party Cookies
Set by VitalGlow Essentials directly when you visit our website.
- • Essential website functionality
- • Shopping cart and checkout
- • User preferences
- • Security and authentication
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services integrated into our website.
- • Google Analytics tracking
- • Social media integration
- • Payment processing
- • Marketing and advertising
Your Rights and Choices
Right to Withdraw Consent
You have the right to withdraw your consent for the use of non-essential cookies at any time. This can be done through:
- Using our cookie preference center
- Adjusting your browser settings
- Contacting our privacy team
- Using opt-out tools provided by third-party services
Data Subject Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure of your data
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
For more information about how we process your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Opt-Out Options
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through:
- A prominent notice on our website
- Email notification to our subscribers
- Updates to the policy's "Last Updated" date
Version History
Current Version (v2.1) - December 2024
Updated cookie categories, added new third-party integrations, improved transparency on data usage.
Previous Version (v2.0) - September 2024
Major revision following GDPR compliance updates and new cookie consent framework.
Initial Version (v1.0) - March 2024
First comprehensive cookie policy covering all essential information for users.
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Last Updated: December 2024 | VitalGlow Essentials | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service