Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

This Cookie Policy explains how Aura Wellness uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Essential Functions: Enable basic website functionality and security
  • User Experience: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analytics: Understand how visitors use our website
  • Communication: Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

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

Examples:

  • Session cookies for form functionality
  • Security cookies for protection against attacks
  • Cookie consent preference cookies

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies
  • User interface customization
  • Contact form pre-filling

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Examples:

  • Page view tracking
  • User journey analysis
  • Performance monitoring

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third party's website for more information.

Third-party services we may use:

  • Analytics Services: To understand website usage patterns
  • Social Media: If you share our content on social platforms
  • Customer Support: For chat or support functionality

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used for essential website functions during your visit.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.

Typical durations:

  • Preference cookies: 1 year
  • Analytics cookies: 2 years
  • Consent cookies: 1 year

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to accept or manage your preferences.

6.2 Browser Settings

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

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies individually or all at once
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, some functionality may be limited:

  • Contact forms: May not remember your information
  • Preferences: Settings won't be saved between visits
  • Analytics: We won't be able to improve the site based on usage data
  • User experience: Some features may not work as intended

8. Updates to This 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 updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR and Slovak law, you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:

  • Consent: You can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
  • Access: You can request information about cookies we use
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of data collected through cookies
  • Objection: You can object to certain types of cookie usage

10. Contact Us

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

Aura Wellness
Národná 10, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +421 902 341 958

For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.