Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. 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 and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.
2. How We Use Cookies
ValuedFitness.Club uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable essential website functionality
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Improve our services and user experience
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session state | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookies-accepted | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics | Tracks website usage and performance | 2 years |
| page_views | Counts page visits for analytics | 30 days |
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
| language | Remembers selected language | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website. These services help us provide better functionality and understand how our website is used. Third-party cookies we may use include:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
- Social Media Plugins: For social sharing functionality
- Customer Support: For chat functionality and support services
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
6. Your Cookie Choices
6.1 Consent
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept or decline these cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
- Have your browser notify you when a cookie is being set
6.3 Managing Browser Cookies
For instructions on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, including:
- User preference settings
- Form submissions
- Personalized content
- Analytics and performance optimization
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1 (555) FITNESS
10. Data Protection Officer
For questions specifically related to data protection and GDPR compliance, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: [email protected]
11. Your Rights
Under GDPR and other applicable privacy laws, you have rights regarding your personal data, including data collected through cookies. For more information about these rights, please see our Privacy Policy.