Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

VupVitality uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

• To remember your preferences and settings
• To understand how visitors use our website
• To improve website functionality and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and performance
• To remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookieConsent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year
sessionID	Maintains your session state	Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Distinguishes unique users for analytics	2 years
_gid	Distinguishes users for analytics	24 hours

3.3 Functionality Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

4. Google Consent Mode v2

VupVitality implements Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to adjust how Google tags behave based on your consent choices. This ensures compliance with privacy regulations while still providing valuable analytics when you consent.

When you interact with our cookie banner, your choices are communicated to Google services, which then adjust their behavior accordingly:

• ad_storage: Controls storage for advertising purposes
• analytics_storage: Controls storage for analytics purposes
• functionality_storage: Controls storage for functionality features
• personalization_storage: Controls storage for personalization
• security_storage: Controls storage for security purposes (always enabled)

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party websites for more information:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage cookies:

6.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all optional cookies
• Customize your preferences by cookie category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings option in our footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Receive notifications before cookies are stored

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

6.3 Browser-Specific Cookie Management

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

7. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we honor the cookie preferences you set through our cookie banner.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. The "Last Updated" date indicates when the policy was last revised.

10. Impact of Declining Cookies

If you decline optional cookies:

• The website will still function properly
• We won't be able to remember your preferences
• We'll have limited ability to improve user experience based on analytics
• Some interactive features may be limited

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

12. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.