Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, preferences, and behavior. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information to website operators.
2. How We Use Cookies
VitaGlobe uses cookies to:
- Keep you logged in during your visit
- Remember items in your shopping cart
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Personalize your experience based on your preferences
- Deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)
- Analyze the performance of our website
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, adding items to your cart, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| vg_session | Maintains your login session | Session |
| vg_cart | Remembers items in your cart | 7 days |
| vg_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| vg_csrf | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
3.3 Marketing Cookies (Require Consent)
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may be set by advertising networks with our permission.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Advertising targeting | 3 months | |
| IDE | Ad targeting | 13 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies. We use services from:
- Google Analytics — website analytics
- Google Tag Manager — tag management
- Stripe — payment processing
- Mailchimp — email marketing
- Facebook Pixel — advertising (with consent only)
5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Via Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to "Accept All," "Reject Non-Essential," or "Customize" your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
5.2 Via Your Browser
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
5.3 Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Settings
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: privacy@vitaglobe.com