Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how VitaMineral uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be categorized as:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until deleted
• First-party cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting
• Third-party cookies: Cookies set by external services used by the website

How We Use Cookies

VitaMineral uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Cookie consent preferences
• Security and authentication
• Load balancing

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our educational content and website functionality.

• Page views and visit duration
• Traffic sources
• User navigation patterns
• Device and browser information

Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

• Language preferences
• Region or location preferences

Google Consent Mode v2

VitaMineral implements Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to adjust how Google tags behave based on your consent choices. This ensures that your privacy preferences are respected across Google services.

Consent Mode Parameters

We use the following consent parameters:

• analytics_storage: Controls storage related to analytics, such as visit duration
• ad_storage: Controls storage related to advertising
• ad_user_data: Controls consent for sending user data to Google for advertising purposes
• ad_personalization: Controls consent for personalized advertising

Default Behavior

By default, all consent parameters are set to denied until you make an active choice through our cookie banner. This ensures that no non-essential cookies are set without your consent.

Managing Cookies

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline cookies. Your choice is stored and respected on subsequent visits.

Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

For information on managing cookies in specific browsers, please visit:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website. These services operate under their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
• Google Ads: For advertising measurement when applicable

When you consent to analytics or advertising cookies, these third-party services may set cookies according to their respective policies.

Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of the website may not function optimally. Essential cookies cannot be blocked if you wish to use the website, as they are necessary for basic functionality.

Blocking analytics cookies will prevent us from understanding how visitors use our website, which may impact our ability to improve the educational content and user experience.

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Consent cookies: Stored for up to 12 months
• Analytics cookies: Typically stored for up to 24 months

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: