1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed onto your computer, tablet, or smartphone by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites operate securely and efficiently, remember visitor preferences between page views, and provide anonymized statistical information to website administrators.
2. How We Use Cookies
On pureripplesrtnest.hair, we believe in minimal data footprint. We do not use intrusive tracking pixels, behavioral advertising cookies, or data-sharing mechanisms. Our cookie usage is categorized in the table below:
| Category | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site operation, CSRF protection, and recording your cookie consent preferences so the banner does not continually prompt you. | Session / necessary duration (up to 12 months for consent token) |
| Analytics | Understanding general site usage, page load times, popular ground care guides, and viewport dimensions to refine layout legibility. | Varies (typically 30 days to 13 months, anonymized) |
| Functional | Remembering user selections such as mobile navigation state or language settings if toggled. | Varies (Session up to 6 months) |
3. Detailed Breakdown of Categories
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly required for you to navigate our website and use core features. Because the site cannot function securely and reliably without them, essential cookies do not require prior consent under UK and European ePrivacy regulations.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies allow us to count page visits, evaluate bounce rates, and determine which maintenance guides are being accessed by grounds staff. All metrics are compiled in aggregate and do not identify any individual reader personally. You can accept or reject these at any time via our bottom banner.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced convenience on our site, such as retaining form state during active navigation. If you disable functional cookies, certain responsive behaviors may reset upon page refresh.
4. Controlling Cookies via Your Browser
You can configure your browser to block or alert you about cookies. If you choose to block cookies entirely, parts of our site may not display as intended. Here is how you can manage cookie settings in common web browsers:
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Navigate to Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies, or manage website data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
5. How to Revisit Your Cookie Preferences
Our website stores your consent preference in your browser's local storage under the key pure_ripples_cookie_consent. If you wish to revoke or change your selection at any time, you can clear your browser storage for pureripplesrtnest.hair or click the reset button below:
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may amend this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our technology or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly to this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact the Ground Studio
If you have questions about our use of cookies or web storage technologies, please email our web team at:
[email protected]