Cookie Policy

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1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Flourishskeleton ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at flourishskeleton.world. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

By continuing to use our website after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you acknowledge that you have been informed about our use of cookies. Non-essential cookies are only placed on your device after you provide explicit consent through our cookie management interface.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators. Cookies can be "session cookies" that are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" that remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.

3. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for cookie-related data processing is:

  • Company Name: Flourishskeleton
  • Address: 799 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
  • Phone: +1 415-654-2661
  • Email: hello@flourishskeleton.world

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

We classify cookies into three categories based on their purpose and legal requirements. You can manage your preferences for each category through our cookie consent banner and settings panel.

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, accessibility, and storage of your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under GDPR and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings.

Examples of use:

  • Storing your cookie consent choices in local storage
  • Maintaining session security during form interactions
  • Remembering navigation state for accessibility features

Retention: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Consent preference cookies are stored for 12 months.

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. This data allows us to improve website structure, content relevance, and overall user experience. Analytics cookies are only activated when you provide consent through our cookie banner or settings panel.

Examples of data collected:

  • Number of visitors and page views
  • Time spent on individual pages
  • Navigation paths and exit pages
  • Geographic region at country level
  • Device type and browser information

Retention: Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months in anonymized or aggregated form.

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).

4.3 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our educational outreach campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different sessions to build a profile of your interests. Marketing cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.

Examples of use:

  • Measuring the performance of informational content campaigns
  • Understanding which educational resources attract the most interest
  • Delivering relevant follow-up content based on pages visited

Retention: Marketing cookies are retained for up to 12 months unless you withdraw consent earlier.

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these providers. Third-party cookies are subject to the same consent requirements as our own non-essential cookies.

Potential third-party cookie providers may include:

  • Web analytics service providers
  • Font delivery services (Google Fonts)
  • Icon library content delivery networks

We select third-party providers that demonstrate compliance with applicable data protection regulations and implement appropriate data processing agreements where required.

6. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen. You can:

  • Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories including analytics and marketing.
  • Reject: Decline all non-essential cookies. Only strictly necessary cookies will be used.
  • Cookie Settings: Open the settings panel to customize preferences for each category individually.

6.2 Cookie Settings Panel

The settings panel allows granular control over cookie categories. Strictly necessary cookies are always enabled and cannot be toggled off. Analytics and marketing cookies can be independently enabled or disabled. Your choices are saved in local storage and respected on subsequent visits.

6.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close the browser. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other sites you visit.

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

6.4 Withdrawing Consent

You may withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by clearing your browser cookies and local storage, then revisiting our website to make new selections through the consent banner. Alternatively, contact us at hello@flourishskeleton.world and we will assist you in updating your preferences.

7. Purpose of Cookie Data Usage

Data collected through cookies is used exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring website functionality and security
  • Remembering your cookie consent preferences
  • Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns to improve content
  • Measuring the reach and engagement of our educational materials
  • Optimizing website performance and loading speed

We do not use cookie data to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. Cookie data is not sold to third parties.

8. Data Retention for Cookie Information

Cookie-related data retention periods vary by category:

  • Consent Records: 12 months from the date of consent or last update
  • Session Cookies: Deleted when the browser session ends
  • Analytics Data: Up to 26 months in anonymized form
  • Marketing Data: Up to 12 months or until consent is withdrawn

9. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect data collected through cookies, including HTTPS encryption for all data transmission, secure cookie flags where supported, and access restrictions on analytics dashboards. Our cookie consent mechanism stores preferences locally on your device rather than transmitting consent records to external servers unless analytics or marketing cookies are enabled.

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding data collected through cookies, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and withdraw consent. For detailed information about your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy. To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@flourishskeleton.world.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

12. Contact Information

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

  • Flourishskeleton
  • 799 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
  • Phone: +1 415-654-2661
  • Email: hello@flourishskeleton.world