Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 10, 2026
At Glow & Grace Beauty Studio, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with personalized services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and improve overall functionality. Cookies may store information such as your language preferences, login status, or items in your shopping cart.
Cookies do not contain personal information that can identify you unless you have specifically provided such information to our website. They cannot access other files on your device or transmit viruses.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Examples: Session cookies, security tokens, load balancing cookies.
Duration: Session-based or up to 24 hours.
Can be disabled: No - the website will not function properly without these cookies.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if error messages are received. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page load time trackers.
Duration: Up to 2 years.
Can be disabled: Yes - disabling will not affect website functionality.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
Purpose: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or appointment preferences) to provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples: Language preference cookies, font size preferences, booking form data.
Duration: Up to 1 year.
Can be disabled: Yes - but this may limit certain personalized features.
2.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies
Purpose: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples: Social media pixels, retargeting cookies, ad network cookies.
Duration: Up to 1 year.
Can be disabled: Yes - you will still see ads but they may be less relevant.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third-party services to place cookies on your device for the purposes described above. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and performance monitoring
- Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms for social sharing and advertising
- Booking and Payment Processors: To facilitate online appointments and secure payment processing
- Customer Support Tools: For live chat and customer service features
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for their privacy practices.
4. How We Use Cookies
Glow & Grace Beauty Studio uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable essential website functionality and security features
- To remember your preferences and settings for future visits
- To analyze website traffic and understand how visitors interact with our site
- To improve our services and develop new features based on user behavior
- To personalize your experience and show relevant content
- To manage and optimize our online booking system
- To deliver targeted advertising and measure campaign effectiveness
- To provide social media integration and sharing features
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
5.1 Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu icon in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" → "Privacy and security"
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To delete existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data" → "Remove all"
5.2 Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button and select "Settings"
- Select "Privacy & Security" panel
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," configure your preferences
- Click "Clear Data" to remove existing cookies
5.3 Safari
- Click "Safari" in the top menu and select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Choose your cookie blocking preferences
- Click "Manage Website Data" to view and remove specific cookies
5.4 Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" → "Cookies and site permissions"
- Click "Cookies and site data"
- Choose your preferred settings
- Select "See all cookies and site data" to manage individual cookies
5.5 Mobile Devices
iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies or Clear History and Website Data
Android Chrome: Chrome app → Settings → Site Settings → Cookies
Please Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from taking full advantage of certain features, such as online booking or personalized content.
6. Your Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept All Cookies," you consent to our use of all cookies as described in this policy. You can also click "Cookie Settings" to customize your preferences or "Reject Non-Essential" to allow only essential cookies.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by managing cookies through your browser settings.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Significant changes to this policy will be communicated through a notice on our website or via email to registered users.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
We are committed to protecting your privacy and will respond to your inquiries within 48 hours during business days.
9. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may visit:
