1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Bonesbeauty ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at bonesbeauty.world (the "Website"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we process personal data.
When you first visit the Website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You may change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Website, or by contacting us directly.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is used. Cookies may be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remaining on your device for a set period or until manually deleted).
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 related technologies unless otherwise specified.
3. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for cookies and tracking on this Website is:
Bonesbeauty
486 Front Street W, Toronto, ON M5V 0V2, Canada
Phone: +1 416-306-8306
Email: touch@bonesbeauty.world
4. Cookie Categories
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings. They do not require consent under applicable privacy legislation. They include cookies that:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Maintain session state during form interactions
- Enable basic security features such as CSRF protection
- Support load balancing across our hosting infrastructure
Retention: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Consent preference cookies are stored for twelve months.
4.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies would help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting aggregated, anonymized information about page views, navigation paths, time on site, and referral sources. These cookies are not currently active on the Website and will only be activated if you provide explicit consent through our cookie banner after such tools are implemented.
Purpose of analytics data:
- Identifying popular pages and content areas
- Detecting navigation issues or broken links
- Measuring the effectiveness of informational content
- Improving overall Website performance and user experience
Retention: Up to twenty-six months from the date of collection.
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
4.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies would track browsing activity to deliver relevant promotional content about our meal planning services through advertising platforms. These cookies are not currently active on the Website and will only be activated with your explicit consent if such tools are implemented in the future.
Purpose of marketing data:
- Displaying relevant service advertisements on third-party platforms
- Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Preventing repeated display of the same advertisement
- Building anonymized audience segments for outreach
Retention: Up to twelve months from the date of collection.
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
5. Specific Cookies Used
The following describes cookies and local storage entries currently used on the Website:
- tdde_cookie_consent (local storage) — Type: Strictly necessary — Purpose: Stores your cookie preference selections — Duration: 12 months — Provider: Bonesbeauty
If analytics or marketing tools are enabled in the future, we will update this list and request renewed consent before activating non-essential tracking technologies.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies:
- Cookie banner: When you first visit the Website, use the "Accept All," "Reject," or "Cookie Settings" buttons to set your preferences.
- Cookie settings panel: Toggle analytics and marketing categories individually and save your selections.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect Website functionality.
- Opt-out tools: Industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC) opt-out page may be used to manage interest-based advertising cookies.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Strictly necessary cookies will continue to operate regardless of your preferences.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. Third-party providers have their own privacy and cookie policies governing their use of data. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services whose cookies may be set on our Website.
Third-party cookie providers may transfer data to countries outside your jurisdiction. Where such transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are implemented as described in our Privacy Policy.
8. Data Retention for Cookie-Derived Information
Data collected through cookies is retained according to the durations specified in Section 4 above. Aggregated analytics reports derived from cookie data may be retained indefinitely in anonymized form that cannot identify individual users.
9. Security Measures
Cookie data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections. Consent preferences stored in local storage are accessible only by scripts running on our domain. We regularly review our cookie implementation to ensure compliance with current security best practices and privacy regulations.
10. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, you have rights regarding personal data collected through cookies. These include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and withdraw consent. For details on exercising these rights, please refer to Section 9 of our Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was published. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy, subject to renewed consent requirements for non-essential cookies.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact:
Bonesbeauty
486 Front Street W, Toronto, ON M5V 0V2, Canada
Phone: +1 416-306-8306
Email: touch@bonesbeauty.world