Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They allow our website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized content.

These files are completely safe and cannot harm your device or access your personal files. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored there, allowing our website to function more effectively and remember your preferences for future visits.

Cookies serve various purposes, from essential website functionality to analytics and personalization. We use cookies responsibly and transparently to improve your experience with our nature-based wellness content and make our website more user-friendly for adults seeking wellness information.

Types of Cookies We Use

VitalHub Lab uses several types of cookies to ensure optimal website functionality and user experience. Each type serves a specific purpose in delivering our wellness content and supporting your journey toward nature-based well-being.

How We Use Cookies

Our use of cookies is designed to support your wellness journey by providing a smooth, personalized, and secure website experience. We use cookies to remember your preferences between visits, such as your preferred content topics, accessibility settings, and form information to save you time during future interactions with our website.

Cookies help us understand which wellness topics and resources are most valuable to our community, allowing us to develop more relevant content and improve our program offerings. They also help us identify and resolve technical issues that might affect your ability to access our wellness resources.

We use cookies to ensure website security by detecting and preventing fraudulent activities, protecting your personal information during form submissions, and maintaining the integrity of your browsing session. This is particularly important when you're sharing personal wellness information or Registration for programs.

Analytics cookies help us understand how our wellness content performs and which resources are most helpful for adults 50+ seeking nature-based wellness solutions. This information guides our content development and helps us create more targeted, age-appropriate wellness materials.

Cookie Duration and Storage

Different types of cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose and functionality. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your web browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you delete them manually.

Essential cookies typically expire when you close your browser session, ensuring that sensitive information is not stored long-term on your device. Functional cookies that remember your preferences may be stored for several months to provide convenience during return visits to our website.

Analytics and performance cookies are generally stored for a period ranging from a few days to up to two years, depending on the specific analytics tools we use and the type of data being collected. This allows us to track long-term trends in website usage and user preferences.

You have full control over cookie storage duration through your browser settings and can delete cookies at any time. We provide detailed instructions below on how to manage your cookie preferences and maintain control over your privacy while browsing our website.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content, features, or services from third-party providers that support our mission to deliver comprehensive wellness resources. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device when you interact with their content or use their services through our website.

Third-party cookies may include analytics services that help us understand website traffic patterns, embedded content such as videos or interactive tools that enhance our wellness resources, and social media features that allow you to share helpful content with others who might benefit from our programs.

We carefully select third-party providers who share our commitment to privacy and data protection, and we require them to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations. However, we do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

If you wish to learn more about third-party cookies used on our website or want to opt out of specific third-party tracking, we recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these service providers directly or using browser settings to block third-party cookies entirely.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have complete control over how cookies are used on your device and can customize your cookie preferences to match your privacy comfort level. Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings menu, giving you granular control over your browsing privacy.

You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or be prompted to accept or reject each cookie individually. You can also delete existing cookies from your device and set your browser to prevent future cookies from being stored, though this may affect website functionality.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your ability to use some features of our website, such as form submissions, personalized content recommendations, or preference storage. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting basic website functionality.

Consent and Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie notice that explains our cookie use and gives you the opportunity to accept or decline non-essential cookies. We respect your choices and will only use cookies in accordance with the preferences you specify through this notice.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by updating your browser settings or by contacting us directly if you need assistance with cookie management. We are committed to helping you maintain control over your privacy while still providing you with excellent wellness resources.

If you initially decline cookies but later decide you would like to enable them for enhanced functionality, you can easily change your settings through your browser or by refreshing our website and updating your preferences through our cookie notice when it appears again.

Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website and wellness programs are designed specifically for adults aged 50 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 through cookies or any other means. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected cookie data from someone under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Parents and guardians who are concerned about cookie use on devices shared with minors can use browser parental controls and privacy settings to restrict cookie storage and tracking across all websites, not just our own. We encourage families to discuss online privacy and make informed decisions together.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology updates, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website and, if you are a registered user, by sending you an email notification.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can control their use. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy indicates your acceptance of the updated cookie practices.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies, need help managing your cookie preferences, or want more information about how cookies affect your privacy while browsing our website, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to transparency and are happy to help you understand and control your online privacy.

Our support team can provide personalized assistance with cookie settings, explain how specific cookies affect your website experience, and help you find the right balance between functionality and privacy that works for your individual preferences and comfort level.