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Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2024

Understanding Our Use of Cookies

This Cookie Policy explains how Ethical Crystals ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services. We believe in transparency about how we collect and use data, and this policy provides you with clear information about our cookie practices.

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What are Cookies?

Small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

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Why We Use Them

To enhance functionality, analyze usage, personalize content, and ensure security across our platform.

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Your Control

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device 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:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
  • Third-party cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you're visiting

Types of Cookies We Use

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Essential Cookies

Required

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your login session Session
csrf_token Security protection against cross-site request forgery Session
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year
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Functional Cookies

Optional

These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by remembering your preferences and providing enhanced features.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Stores your dashboard layout and display preferences 90 days
language_preference Remembers your selected language 1 year
theme_mode Stores light/dark mode preference 1 year
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Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - session tracking 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
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Marketing Cookies

Optional

These cookies track your visit to our website and other websites to provide you with more relevant advertisements.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook tracking pixel for advertising 90 days
linkedin_oauth LinkedIn advertising and analytics 30 days

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

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When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or customize your cookie preferences.

🌐 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome
  1. Click the three dots menu β†’ Settings
  2. Go to Privacy and security β†’ Cookies and other site data
  3. Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
  1. Click the menu button β†’ Options
  2. Go to Privacy & Security
  3. Under Cookies and Site Data, choose your settings
Safari
  1. Safari menu β†’ Preferences
  2. Click the Privacy tab
  3. Choose your cookie and tracking settings
Microsoft Edge
  1. Click the three dots menu β†’ Settings
  2. Go to Cookies and site permissions
  3. Manage cookies and site data

Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand website usage and improve our services.

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Stripe

Processes payments securely for our certification services.

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Intercom

Provides customer support chat functionality.

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Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies in your browser, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

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Essential Cookies Disabled

  • Cannot stay logged in
  • Forms may not work properly
  • Security features may be compromised
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Functional Cookies Disabled

  • Preferences won't be saved
  • Language settings reset
  • Dashboard layout not remembered
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Analytics Cookies Disabled

  • We can't improve our services
  • Less personalized experience
  • Harder to identify issues

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Sending an email notification for significant changes

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@ethicalcrystals.com
Address: 123 Ethical Way, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: +1 (555) 012-3456

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