Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

Glowwashglow uses cookies and similar technologies on our website glowwashglow.world for the following purposes:

• To ensure the website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze how visitors use our website
• To improve our website and services
• To deliver relevant content and advertisements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

• cookieConsent: Stores your cookie preferences (Duration: 1 year)
• session_id: Maintains your session while browsing (Duration: Session)
• csrf_token: Security cookie preventing cross-site request forgery (Duration: Session)

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve our website based on user behavior.

• _ga: Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users (Duration: 2 years)
• _gid: Google Analytics - Distinguishes users (Duration: 24 hours)
• _gat: Google Analytics - Throttles request rate (Duration: 1 minute)

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may be set by us or by advertising partners.

• _fbp: Facebook Pixel - Delivers advertisements (Duration: 3 months)
• _gcl_au: Google Ads - Conversion tracking (Duration: 3 months)

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These third parties have their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
• Font Awesome: For loading icons on our website
• Google Fonts: For loading website fonts

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by category

5.2 Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close the browser

Please note that blocking cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit certain functionalities.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies:

• Some features of our website may not work properly
• Your preferences may not be saved between visits
• We may not be able to provide personalized content
• The website may be slower as cached content cannot be used

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. At present, there is no universally accepted standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices as expressed through our cookie consent banner.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

9. Legal Basis

This Cookie Policy complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
• Austrian Telecommunications Act (Telekommunikationsgesetz – TKG 2021). Under Austrian law, non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics and marketing) may only be set after you have given prior, informed consent. Essential cookies necessary for the operation of the website do not require consent.

We obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device, in line with GDPR Article 6(1)(a) and Austrian TKG provisions on electronic communications.

10. Contact Us

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