Cookie Policy
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences (language, region, form inputs)
- Analyze website traffic and understand how visitors use our site
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Enable contact forms and scheduling tools to work properly
- Provide relevant content based on your interests
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity
- Form cookies: Remember information you've entered in contact forms
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior
- Website performance: Monitors loading times and technical issues
We use this information to improve our website and services.
Functional Cookies
These enhance your experience but are not essential:
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices
- Scheduling cookies: Enable our appointment booking system
- Chat cookies: Support our customer service chat function (if applicable)
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These help us show you relevant information:
- Social media cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms
- Retargeting cookies: Show relevant ads on other websites
- Email marketing cookies: Track engagement with our newsletters
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
- Data collected: Page views, session duration, device type, location (anonymized)
- Privacy policy: Google Analytics Privacy Policy
Scheduling Software
- Purpose: Enable online appointment booking
- Data collected: Booking preferences, availability requests
- Examples: Calendly, Acuity Scheduling (specify which you use)
Email Marketing Platform
- Purpose: Newsletter signup and email campaign tracking
- Examples: Mailchimp, ConvertKit (specify which you use)
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
Our Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie settings tool at the bottom of any page.
Opting Out of Analytics
Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
- Contact forms may not remember your information
- Website preferences will not be saved
- We cannot analyze and improve website performance
- Some pages may load more slowly
- Scheduling tools may not function correctly
Mobile Devices
Most mobile devices allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can also:
- Clear cookies and browsing data regularly
- Use private/incognito browsing mode
- Adjust privacy settings in your device preferences
California Privacy Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected through cookies
- Delete cookie data (subject to certain exceptions)
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
Data Retention
We retain cookie data for different periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Functional cookies: Up to 1 year
- Marketing cookies: Up to 2 years
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage
- New legal requirements
- Updates to third-party services
- Improvements to our website
We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please use our contact form to get in touch with us.
For technical questions about managing cookies, we're happy to help guide you through your browser settings.