Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 23, 2025
Understanding Cookies
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies when using GymFlow Pro.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies typically contain:
- The name of the website that created the cookie
- A unique identifier (ID)
- An expiration date (some cookies expire when you close your browser, others persist)
- Additional data relevant to the cookie's purpose
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are essential for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Authentication: Keeping you logged in as you navigate the platform
- Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
- Session Management: Remembering your actions within a single browsing session
- Load Balancing: Distributing traffic efficiently across our servers
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Service to work. They do not store personally identifiable information.
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintain your login session | Session |
csrf_token | Prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
auth_token | Authenticate your requests | 14 days |
2.2 Functional Cookies (Preferences)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- User Preferences: Remembering your language, timezone, and display settings
- Interface Customization: Saving your dashboard layout preferences
- Feature Usage: Remembering which features you've used or dismissed
Disabling these cookies may limit certain features, but the Service will still function.
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
user_prefs | Store UI preferences | 1 year |
language | Remember language selection | 1 year |
timezone | Store timezone preference | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service by collecting anonymous information:
- Usage Analytics: Which pages are visited most, how long users stay
- Performance Monitoring: Page load times, technical errors
- Feature Analytics: Which features are used most frequently
- A/B Testing: Testing different versions of features to improve user experience
All data collected is aggregated and anonymized. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled.
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics - throttle request rate | 1 minute |
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing communications:
- Ad Personalization: Show you relevant ads based on your interests
- Retargeting: Display our ads on other websites you visit
- Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Social Media Integration: Share content on social platforms
You can opt out of marketing cookies at any time through cookie settings or browser preferences.
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_fbp | Facebook Pixel - track conversions | 3 months |
_gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 3 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Usage analytics | View |
| Stripe | Payment processing | View |
| SendGrid | Email delivery tracking | View |
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these services for more information.
4. How to Control Cookies
You have several options to manage cookies:
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit GymFlow Pro, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All: Allow all types of cookies
- Reject Non-Essential: Only use strictly necessary cookies
- Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
- Block all cookies: Prevent all websites from setting cookies
- Block third-party cookies: Only allow cookies from the site you're visiting
- Delete cookies: Remove cookies that have already been set
- Private browsing: Use incognito/private mode to prevent persistent cookies
Browser Cookie Settings:
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
4.3 Opt-Out Tools
For specific types of cookies, you can use these opt-out tools:
- Google Analytics: Browser add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out
- Your Online Choices (EU): European opt-out
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain types of cookies may impact your experience:
- ⚠️ Essential Cookies Disabled: The Service will not function properly. You may not be able to log in or use key features.
- ⚠️ Functional Cookies Disabled: You'll need to re-enter preferences each time you visit. Customizations won't be saved.
- ⚠️ Analytics Cookies Disabled: We won't be able to improve the Service based on usage patterns. No impact on functionality.
- ⚠️ Marketing Cookies Disabled: You'll still see ads, but they won't be personalized. No impact on core Service.
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked.
Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals, but we respect your cookie preferences set through our cookie consent banner.
7. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
GymFlow Technologies, LLC
Email: privacy@gymflowpro.com
Website: https://gymflow.other10.com
Address: 1234 Fitness Boulevard, Suite 500, Wilmington, DE 19801
More Information
For more details about how we collect and use your information, please see our Privacy Policy.