Our Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your experience at Mindful Practice.
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, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies serve various functions, such as remembering your preferences, tracking your browsing behavior, and enabling personalized content.
At Mindful Practice, we utilize cookies to improve your user experience, understand how our site is used, and offer services tailored to your needs. This policy explains the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies we use into several types to help you understand their purpose and impact on your browsing experience.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website may not function properly. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are fundamental for the website's basic functionality.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how a website works.
We use these insights to optimize our site's performance and ensure a smooth user journey. You can choose to opt-out of these cookies.
Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, they can be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
These cookies can also be used to remember services you have viewed or signed up for. You can choose to opt-out of these cookies.
Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission.
They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. You can choose to opt-out of these cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-parties cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on. These cookies are set by a domain different from the domain of the website you are visiting.
For example, we might use Google Analytics for web analytics or social media platforms for sharing content. You can manage your preferences for these cookies.
How We Use Cookies
Cookies play a vital role in ensuring that your experience on Mindful Practice is seamless, personalized, and secure. Here's a breakdown of their specific uses:
Enhancing User Experience
Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as language settings, login details, and chosen themes, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit. This creates a more personalized and efficient browsing experience, allowing you to focus on your practice without unnecessary interruptions.
Website Performance & Analytics
We use cookies to gather anonymous information about how our visitors use Mindful Practice. This includes data on page visits, time spent on pages, and navigation paths. This analytical data allows us to identify areas for improvement, optimize content, and ensure our website runs smoothly for everyone.
Security and Authentication
Some cookies are essential for security purposes, helping to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of login credentials. They ensure that your sessions remain secure and that unauthorized access to your account is prevented, providing a safe environment for your online yoga journey.
Marketing and Personalization
Cookies allow us to understand your interests based on your interactions with our site. This enables us to show you relevant content, promotions, and yoga classes that align with your preferences, both on our site and through advertising on other platforms, making your experience more engaging and useful.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the power to control how cookies are used on your device. Here's how you can manage your preferences:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the 'options' or 'preferences' menu of your browser. Here you can delete specific cookies, block all cookies, or set your browser to warn you when a cookie is being set.
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Tracking prevention
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies
Please note that if you choose to disable all cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly or may have limited functionality.
Cookie Consent Tool
Upon your first visit to Mindful Practice, you were presented with a cookie consent banner. This tool allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies (excluding strictly necessary ones). You can revisit your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link typically found in our website's footer.
Clicking this button will open a pop-up allowing you to adjust your cookie preferences again.
More Information & Contact
If you have any further questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our Privacy Policy
For a comprehensive understanding of how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal data, please refer to our full Privacy Policy. It details your rights and our commitments regarding your information.
Contact Us Directly
Should you have specific questions or concerns about our cookie practices that are not covered in this policy, our team is ready to assist you. Reach out to us via email or phone.
