Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 28, 2025
Introduction
At [Your Coaching Business Name], we use cookies on our website, [yourwebsite.com], to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and deliver personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. By using our website, you agree to this Cookie Policy, subject to your consent for non-essential cookies as outlined below. A Latvian version of this policy is available upon request at [your email, e.g., info@yourcoachingwebsite.com].
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, phone) when you visit our website. They store information about your browsing activity, such as preferences or site navigation, to improve your experience on future visits. Cookies are widely used, safe, and do not harm your device.
Cookies help us understand how you use our site, provide tailored features, and support analytics or advertising. You can control cookies through our consent tool or your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may limit access to parts of our site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly (e.g., for booking RTT sessions or processing payments).
- Track site usage to improve performance and user experience.
- Remember your preferences for a personalized experience.
- Deliver relevant advertisements or analyze ad effectiveness.
Cookies are categorized as follows:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies stored only during your browsing session. They are deleted when you close your browser and typically hold an anonymous session ID to navigate without logging in repeatedly. They collect no personal data.
- Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device after you close your browser, these cookies are read by our site on your next visit. For example, we use persistent cookies for Google Analytics to track usage over time.
- First-Party Cookies: Set by our website to support its functionality and analytics.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) to provide analytics or ads.
Cookie Categories
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality, such as accessing booking forms or processing payments. These cannot be disabled, as they are required to provide our services. They do not collect personal data for marketing or tracking.
- Performance Cookies: Collect anonymized data on site usage (e.g., page visits, traffic sources) to optimize our website. For example, Google Analytics cookies help us understand which pages are most popular.
- Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced features, such as remembering your preferences or supporting services like video playback (e.g., Zoom for RTT sessions). These cookies typically anonymize data.
- Targeting Cookies: Track your visits and interactions to deliver relevant ads (e.g., via Facebook Pixel). These help us tailor marketing to your interests.
Cookies We Use
Below is a list of cookies we may use on our website, including their purpose, type, and duration. This list is tailored to common tools for a coaching website; specific cookies depend on the services we implement.
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm | Strictly Necessary (Third-Party, Cloudflare) | 30 minutes | Set by Cloudflare to support bot protection and ensure secure browsing. |
__utma | Performance (Third-Party, Google Analytics) | 2 years | Tracks unique visitors and sessions for Google Analytics to analyze site usage. Updated with each interaction. |
__utmb | Performance (Third-Party, Google Analytics) | 30 minutes | Identifies new sessions/visits for Google Analytics. Updated with each data send. |
__utmc | Performance (Third-Party, Google Analytics) | Session | Works with __utmb to determine new sessions. Deleted when you close your browser. |
__utmz | Performance (Third-Party, Google Analytics) | 6 months | Tracks traffic sources (e.g., search engines, campaigns) for Google Analytics. |
_fbp | Targeting (Third-Party, Facebook) | 3 months | Set by Facebook to deliver targeted ads after visiting our site, using Facebook Pixel. |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-* | Strictly Necessary (First-Party) | 11 months | Set by our GDPR Cookie Consent tool to record your consent for categories like Analytics, Functional, or Advertisement cookies. |
CookieLawInfoConsent | Strictly Necessary (First-Party) | 1 year | Stores the default consent state for GDPR compliance. Works with our cookie consent tool. |
viewed_cookie_policy | Strictly Necessary (First-Party) | 11 months | Records whether you’ve consented to cookies. Does not store personal data. |
calendly_session | Functionality (Third-Party, Calendly) | Session | Supports scheduling RTT sessions via Calendly, if used. Deleted when you close your browser. |
Note: This table assumes common tools for a coaching website (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Cloudflare, Calendly). If you use different tools, we will update this list accordingly. Contact us at [your email] for the latest details.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
We use a cookie consent tool (e.g., a pop-up banner) to obtain your consent for non-essential cookies when you visit our site. You can:
- Accept or Reject Cookies: Use the consent tool to allow or block non-essential cookies (e.g., performance, functionality, targeting). Strictly necessary cookies are always active to ensure site functionality.
- Adjust Settings: Revisit your preferences at [yourwebsite.com/cookie-settings] by toggling sliders or options. Refresh your browser to apply changes.
- Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent access to parts of our site (e.g., booking forms).
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: To disable Google Analytics tracking across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
If you disable cookies, some features, such as scheduling RTT sessions or viewing content, may not work as intended. Our site may not respond to Do Not Track signals.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and Latvian data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access or correct data collected via cookies.
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time via our cookie settings or browser controls.
- Lodge a complaint with the Data State Inspectorate (Datu valsts inspekcija) in Latvia at https://www.dvi.gov.lv/lv or info@dvi.gov.lv if you believe our cookie practices violate regulations.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email]. We will respond within one month, free of charge, unless your request is repetitive or unfounded.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services, such as:
- Google Analytics: To analyze site performance and user behavior.
- Facebook Pixel: To deliver targeted ads based on your site interactions.
- Cloudflare: To enhance site security and performance.
- Calendly or Zoom: To support scheduling or virtual RTT sessions, if applicable.
These providers have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We ensure third-party services comply with GDPR through agreements like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) for data transfers outside the EEA.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on our site or by email. Please review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact:
- Email: info@happysisters.club
- Operator: Ars Altera Lux, SIA, 40203611894 (Limited Liability Company)
If you need assistance in Latvian or have concerns about our cookie practices, please reach out. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy.