Cookie Policy
Understanding How We Use Tracking Technologies
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They're widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember information about your visit, like your preferences or login status.
At Vectorburstscanner, we use cookies to understand how you interact with our mindfulness content, remember your learning preferences, and provide personalized recommendations that support your self-development journey. These technologies help us create a more meaningful and tailored experience for each visitor.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features like security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, you wouldn't be able to access your learning dashboard or navigate between different sections of our mindfulness programs.
Functional Cookies
These cookies help us remember your preferences and choices, such as your preferred meditation session lengths, language settings, or the mindfulness techniques you've bookmarked. They enhance your experience by personalizing content to match your learning style and goals.
Analytical Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. They help us analyze which mindfulness resources are most helpful, which learning paths are most effective, and how we can improve our content to better serve your self-development needs.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies help us deliver relevant content and recommendations based on your interests in mindfulness and personal growth. They allow us to show you information about new courses, meditation techniques, or wellness resources that align with your learning journey.
Information We Collect
Through cookies and similar technologies, we may collect various types of information to enhance your experience on our platform. This data helps us understand your learning patterns and preferences, allowing us to provide more relevant mindfulness content and personalized recommendations.
- Pages you visit and time spent on different sections of our website
- Your interaction with mindfulness exercises and meditation content
- Device information including browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
- Your location (general geographic area, not specific address)
- Referral sources that brought you to our website
- Learning preferences and course completion patterns
- Search terms used within our platform
- Technical information about how our website performs on your device
How Cookies Enhance Your Experience
Cookies play a vital role in making your mindfulness journey more personalized and effective. When you return to our website, cookies help us remember where you left off in your learning path, maintain your login status, and suggest content that matches your interests and skill level.
For example, if you frequently engage with our stress-reduction techniques, our analytical cookies help us understand this preference and recommend similar resources. If you prefer shorter meditation sessions, functional cookies remember this choice and adjust future recommendations accordingly. This creates a more tailored experience that adapts to your unique approach to mindfulness and self-development.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have complete control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.
Browser-Specific Instructions:
Google Chrome
Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Cookies and site data. Here you can manage your cookie preferences and view stored cookies.
Firefox
Access Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. You can choose to clear data or manage exceptions for specific websites.
Safari
Navigate to Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. You can remove stored data or adjust cookie blocking settings.
Microsoft Edge
Go to Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data. Configure your cookie preferences and manage stored data.
Data Retention and Your Rights
We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the type of cookie and its purpose. Essential cookies are typically deleted when you close your browser, while other cookies may be stored for longer periods to remember your preferences and provide consistent experiences across sessions.
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal data collected through cookies. If you have questions about what data we've collected or want to exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We're committed to respecting your privacy and helping you understand how your data is used to enhance your mindfulness learning experience.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include cookies from third-party services that help us analyze website performance, provide social media features, or deliver relevant content. These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review.
We carefully select third-party partners who share our commitment to privacy and data protection. However, we don't control these third-party cookies directly. If you prefer not to receive third-party cookies, you can adjust your browser settings or use the opt-out mechanisms provided by these services.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through our website or other appropriate channels. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we're protecting your privacy and enhancing your experience.
Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you have concerns about any changes, please contact us to discuss your options or preferences.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
We're here to help clarify any questions you may have about how we use cookies and tracking technologies. Your privacy is important to us, and we want to ensure you feel comfortable with how your data is handled.