Cookie Policy
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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 are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Gymsly ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://gymsly.fit.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Essential functionality: Enable core website features like authentication and security
- Performance and analytics: Understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
- Personalization: Remember your preferences and settings
- Marketing: Deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.
Examples:
- Authentication cookies (remember your login state)
- Security cookies (protect against fraud and attacks)
- Session cookies (maintain your session)
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This helps us improve our website performance.
Examples:
- Google Analytics (tracks page views, sessions, bounce rate)
- Vercel Analytics (monitors website performance)
- Speed Insights (measures page load times)
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples:
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Language selection
- Region/location settings
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples:
- Google Ads (retargeting and conversion tracking)
- Facebook Pixel (social media advertising)
- LinkedIn Insight Tag (B2B targeting)
4. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
4.1 First-Party Cookies
These cookies are set directly by Gymsly and can only be read by our website. We use first-party cookies for essential functionality and analytics.
4.2 Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics, social media platforms, and advertising networks. Third-party cookies help us analyze traffic, serve personalized ads, and integrate social media features.
5. Cookie Duration
5.1 Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They're used for essential functions like maintaining your login state during a browsing session.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you manually delete them. They're used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.
6. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gymsly_session | Essential | Maintains user session | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics - persists session state | 2 years |
| _vercel_analytics | Analytics | Vercel Analytics tracking | 1 year |
| theme | Functional | Stores theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
7. Other Tracking Technologies
7.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)
Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that track when content is viewed. We use pixels to measure email open rates and ad effectiveness.
7.2 Local Storage
HTML5 local storage allows websites to store data locally in your browser. We use local storage to cache user preferences and improve performance.
7.3 Server Logs
Our servers automatically record information when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
8.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View which cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block all cookies from all websites
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
- Reject third-party cookies only
8.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Chrome Cookie Settings
Firefox: Firefox Cookie Settings
Safari: Safari Cookie Settings
Edge: Edge Cookie Settings
8.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can also use these opt-out tools:
9. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:
- You may need to log in each time you visit
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some pages may not display correctly
- Interactive features may not work
- We cannot personalize your experience
10. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through other means described in this policy.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or cookie policies of these external sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes 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. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
13. More Information
For more information about how we protect your privacy, please read our:
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Gymsly Inc., 123 Fitness Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.