Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, analyze website traffic, and improve user experience. They can be temporary (session cookies) or permanent (persistent cookies).

2. How We Use Cookies

Calm Sprout uses cookies on our website calm-sprout.com to:

• Ensure the website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website performance and usage
• Improve user experience and content
• Provide personalized services
• Support our marketing efforts (with consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about usage patterns, popular pages, and user behavior.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may also use third-party cookies from external services:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media features that may set cookies to track your interaction with social content and advertisements.

4.3 Other Service Providers

We may use other trusted third-party services that may set cookies, including:

• Content delivery networks (CDNs)
• Customer support platforms
• Email marketing services
• Security and fraud prevention services

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

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

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions:

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

5.3 Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Digital Advertising Alliance: AdChoices
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

6.1 Necessary Cookies

Blocking necessary cookies may result in:

• Website functionality issues
• Inability to submit forms
• Security vulnerabilities
• Loss of preferences between sessions

6.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies will:

• Prevent us from analyzing website performance
• Limit our ability to improve user experience
• Reduce personalization features

6.3 Marketing Cookies

Blocking marketing cookies will:

• Show less relevant advertisements
• Reduce personalized content
• Limit social media integration

7. Data Protection and Privacy

Our use of cookies is governed by:

• UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
• Our Privacy Policy
• Industry best practices

We are committed to protecting your privacy and using cookies responsibly and transparently.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in cookie technologies
• Updates to legal requirements
• New features or services
• Changes in third-party services

Significant changes will be communicated through website notifications or email updates.

9. Contact Information

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

10. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• ICO Guide to Cookies
• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices
• Cookiepedia