Cookie 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 and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
Everything Esthetic uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for various purposes, including:
- Essential website functionality and security
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
- Improving our products and services
- Providing personalized content and recommendations
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are required for the website to work.
Examples:
- Authentication cookies (to keep you logged in)
- Security cookies (to prevent fraudulent activity)
- Load balancing cookies (to distribute traffic efficiently)
- Session cookies (to remember your selections as you navigate)
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages. This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies (to analyze website traffic and usage)
- Performance monitoring cookies (to measure page load times)
- Error tracking cookies (to identify and fix technical issues)
Third-party service: Google Analytics - We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google's Privacy & Terms.
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.
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- Shopping cart cookies (to remember items you've added)
- User interface customization cookies
- Video player settings cookies
4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples:
- Retargeting cookies (to show you relevant ads on other websites)
- Social media cookies (to enable social sharing features)
- Advertising network cookies (used by advertising partners)
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party services that also set cookies on your device. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Firebase: For authentication, database services, and analytics
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and login features (e.g., Facebook, Instagram)
These third-party cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through the website.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits. Our persistent cookies typically last between 30 days and 2 years.
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:
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
- Alert you when a cookie is being set
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
You can also use the following opt-out tools to manage advertising cookies:
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
Impact of Blocking Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features and functionality may not work properly, including:
- Staying logged in to your account
- Remembering your shopping cart items
- Accessing personalized content and recommendations
- Using certain interactive features
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@everythingesthetic.com
Phone: (828) 414-1052
Last Updated: January 1, 2025