What This Page Is About
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use them on InnerSpiritGlow, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control them.
If you're new to cookies, don't worry—we'll explain everything in simple terms.
1. What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small file that websites place on your computer, phone, or tablet. When you visit a website later, that website recognizes the cookie and remembers information about you.
Think of it this way: Cookies are like a sticky note a shop puts on your shirt. The next time you visit the shop, they see the note and remember who you are.
How Cookies Work
You visit our website
We (or a third-party company) place a small file on your device
When you visit again, your browser sends that file back to us
We use the information in the file to recognize you
Cookies don't harm your device. They're just text files—they can't install viruses or steal your passwords.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several important reasons:
To make the website work — Remember your login, keep your session active
To understand how you use the site — Which pages you visit, how long you stay
To improve your experience — Remember your preferences and settings
To show relevant ads — Display beauty and health products you might find useful
To measure effectiveness — See if our marketing campaigns work
Without cookies, you'd have to log in every time you visit, and websites would forget everything about you.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four main types of cookies:
Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies
What they do: Keep the website working
Examples:
Authentication (logging you in)
Security (preventing fraud)
Session management (keeping you logged in)
Legal basis: No consent needed — these are required for the website to function
Duration: Usually expire when you close your browser, or after a few days
Analytics Cookies
What they do: Help us understand how people use the website
Examples:
Google Analytics — Tracks page views, visitor behavior, device type
Track how many people visit each page
See which content is popular
Understand visitor demographics (approximate location, browser)
Legal basis: Requires your consent
Companies using them: Google
Duration: Usually 26 months
Purpose: We use this to improve content and fix broken pages
Marketing/Advertising Cookies
What they do: Show you relevant ads and track conversions
Examples:
Google Ads — Shows InnerSpiritGlow ads on other websites
Facebook Pixel — Tracks if someone bought a product after seeing our ad
Remarketing — Shows ads for beauty/health products you viewed on our site
Legal basis: Requires your consent
Companies using them: Google, Facebook
Duration: Usually 30-90 days
Purpose: To reach people interested in our content and measure campaign success
Preference/Functional Cookies
What they do: Remember your choices and preferences
Examples:
Remember your language preference
Store your theme choice (light/dark mode)
Save your reading preferences
Remember if you've seen a notification
Legal basis: Requires your consent
Duration: Usually 12 months
Purpose: So you don't have to set preferences every time you visit
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies come from companies other than InnerSpiritGlow. These are called third-party cookies.
Examples:
| Company | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics + Ads | Tracks behavior, shows ads | |
| Marketing | Tracks conversions, shows ads | |
| Amazon Associates | Affiliate Tracking | Tracks beauty & health product sales |
| ShareASale | Affiliate Tracking | Tracks product affiliate sales |
Important: We don't control these cookies. These companies follow their own privacy policies. When you click "Accept," you're giving permission to both us AND these companies.
You can visit their sites to learn more:
Amazon Associates: https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/
ShareASale: https://www.shareasale.com/
5. How to Control Cookies
You have full control over cookies. Here are your options:
Option 1: Manage Cookies on Our Site
When you visit InnerSpiritGlow, a cookie banner appears
Click "Manage Preferences" or "Cookie Settings"
Choose which types you allow:
✅ Essential (always on—required for site to work)
☐ Analytics (optional)
☐ Marketing (optional)
☐ Preferences (optional)
Click "Save Preferences"
Note: You can change these anytime by visiting our Cookie Settings page.
Option 2: Browser Settings
You can disable cookies in your web browser:
On Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Choose "Block all cookies" or "Block third-party cookies"
On Firefox:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Choose your preferred level
On Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Choose "Block all cookies"
On Edge:
Settings → Privacy → Cookies and other site data
Choose your preference
⚠️ Important: Blocking cookies may affect website functionality. You might need to log in frequently or lose saved preferences.
Option 3: Opt-Out of Specific Companies
Google Analytics:
Download the opt-out browser add-on
Google Ads:
Visit: https://adprefs.google.com
Turn off "Ads Personalization"
Facebook:
Go to Settings → Ads → Ad Preferences
Option 4: Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Send a "Do not track" request
Firefox: Privacy & Security → Tracking protection
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → "Ask websites not to track me"
Note: Not all websites respect DNT signals.
6. Cookies by Duration
Session Cookies
How long: Only while you're on the website
What happens: Deleted when you close your browser
Used for: Login info, temporary preferences
Persistent Cookies
How long: Days, months, or years
What happens: Stay on your device until expiration or you delete them
Used for: Analytics, marketing, personalization
7. Your Privacy Rights
You Have the Right To:
Know what cookies we use — This policy explains them
Accept or reject non-essential cookies — You choose what to allow
Change your mind anytime — Withdraw consent at any time
Access your data — Ask us what we know about you
Delete your data — Request we remove your information
Download your data — Get a copy of information we have
How to Exercise These Rights:
Email us: support@innerspiritglow.in
Use our contact form: https://innerspiritglow.in/contact
We'll respond within 30 days.
8. Consent & Compliance
How We Get Your Consent
Cookie banner on first visit — Explains cookie use and asks permission
No pre-checked boxes — You must actively choose to accept
Easy to manage — "Manage Preferences" button lets you change settings
Easy to withdraw — You can change your mind anytime
We Don't Do This:
❌ Pre-check boxes (forcing you to uncheck to reject)
❌ Hide the reject button
❌ Make rejecting harder than accepting
❌ Force you to accept all cookies to use the site
❌ Set marketing cookies before you consent
Legal Basis for Cookies:
We comply with:
GDPR (EU) — If you're in Europe, this applies
ePrivacy Directive — Regulates cookies in EU
India Digital Personal Data Protection Act — For Indian users
CCPA (California) — If you're in California
9. Security & Data Protection
How We Protect Cookie Data
Encrypted transmission — Data travels safely to our servers
Secure storage — Protected by firewalls and security software
Limited access — Only authorized people see the data
Regular audits — We check for security issues
What We Don't Do
❌ Sell cookie data to advertisers
❌ Share personal data without permission
❌ Use cookies for profiling vulnerable people
❌ Keep data longer than necessary
10. Updating This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy:
When we add new cookies
When regulations change
To improve clarity
We'll:
Post the updated version here
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
Notify you of major changes (if required)
11. Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
Have questions or concerns?
Email us: support@innerspiritglow.in
Contact form: https://innerspiritglow.in/contact
Response time: 5-7 business days
12. Links to External Resources
Learn more about cookies and privacy:
GDPR Official: https://gdpr.eu/cookies/
Your Data Rights (EU): https://edpb.ec.europa.eu/
Google Cookies: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
Facebook Privacy: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
Internet Safety (India): https://www.meity.gov.in/
Quick Reference: Cookie Categories
| Category | Consent Required? | Can Reject? | What They Do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | ❌ No | ❌ No | Keep site working (login, security) |
| Analytics | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Track visitor behavior & trends |
| Marketing | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Show targeted ads, track conversions |
| Preferences | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Remember your settings & choices |
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We respect your privacy. Cookies help us serve you better, but only with your permission.