Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 2, 2025 | Last Updated: January 2, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how GlowUp Beauty ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
Types of Cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
- First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (like Google Analytics and AdSense)
2. How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Website Functionality: Remember your preferences like theme settings
- Security: Protect against security threats and ensure safe browsing
- Performance: Basic functionality like navigation and page loading
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website:
- Purpose: Analyze website traffic, user behavior, and popular content
- Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, traffic sources
- Retention: Up to 26 months
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Advertising Cookies
We participate in Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements:
- Purpose: Show personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history
- Data Collected: Ad interactions, preferences, demographic information (anonymous)
- Personalization: Ads are tailored to your interests across websites
- Opt-out: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
Social Media Cookies
When you share our content on social media platforms, they may set cookies:
- Platforms: Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
- Purpose: Enable sharing functionality and track social engagement
- Control: Managed by each social media platform's privacy settings
3. Detailed Cookie Information
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttle request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| theme | Remember light/dark mode preference | 1 year | Essential |
| Various AdSense | Personalized advertising and measurement | Up to 2 years | Advertising |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data
Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics Opt-out
- Google Ad Personalization
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Website may not function properly
- Analytics Cookies: We can't improve user experience based on usage data
- Advertising Cookies: Ads may be less relevant to your interests
5. Third-Party Services
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts: Privacy Policy
Image Services
- Unsplash: Privacy Policy
6. International Users
GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
For users in the European Union, you have additional rights:
- Consent: Right to give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Access: Right to know what data is collected via cookies
- Deletion: Right to request deletion of cookie-collected data
CCPA Compliance (California Users)
California residents have the right to know about and control the sale of personal information collected through cookies.
7. Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Posting notifications on our website
- Sending email notifications to subscribers (for major changes)
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:
- Email: jangirvikas2009@gmail.com
- Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"
- Response Time: Within 7 business days
9. Additional Resources
This Cookie Policy is designed to provide transparent information about our cookie usage and comply with international privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA.