Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 17, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage) to improve your experience on our platform.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.

Performance Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, error messages, and load times.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices (such as language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics and other analytics tools to understand user behavior and improve our services.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
session_id Maintains user session Session Essential
user_preferences Stores user settings 1 year Functionality
_ga, _gid Google Analytics 2 years Analytics
consent_status Cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
theme Dark/Light mode preference 1 year Functionality

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Firebase: For authentication and data storage
  • Polar: For payment processing
  • Vercel Analytics: For web vitals and performance metrics
  • Sentry: For error tracking and monitoring

These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

Opt-Out Links

7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:

  • Some features of our website may not function properly
  • You may need to re-enter information each time you visit
  • Your preferences (like language or theme) won't be remembered
  • You may see less relevant content and recommendations
  • Analytics data that helps us improve our service won't be collected

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, and our website does not respond to DNT signals.

However, you can manage your tracking preferences using our cookie consent tool and the opt-out mechanisms described in this policy.

9. Children and Cookies

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Users

European Users (GDPR)

If you're in the European Economic Area, cookies are only placed after obtaining your explicit consent (except for essential cookies necessary for the website to function).

California Users (CCPA)

California residents have the right to opt-out of the "sale" of personal information. We do not sell personal information, but you can opt-out of certain cookies that may be considered a "sale" under California law.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through our cookie consent banner if the changes are material
  • Request your consent again if required by law

12. Contact Us About Cookies

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

The Mirror Within

Email: privacy@themirrorwithin.com

Cookie Inquiries: cookies@themirrorwithin.com

Address: [Your Business Address]