Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 19, 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
At Lyvv Science, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform, understand how you use our services, and improve our offerings.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Examples:
- Session management and authentication
- Shopping cart functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Cookie consent preferences
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 and services. These cookies are only set with your consent and are not loaded until you accept them.
Examples:
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Time spent on pages
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
- Feature usage statistics
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a more personalized experience. These cookies are only set with your consent.
Examples:
- Language and regional preferences
- Display and layout preferences
- Previously viewed product preferences
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject different types of non-essential cookies. Non-essential cookies (Analytics, Preference) are not loaded until you actively consent to them. You can change your preferences at any time.
For visitors from the EU/EEA/UK: In compliance with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, we obtain your explicit, affirmative consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function are exempt from consent requirements but are limited to the minimum necessary.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Note: If you choose to block all cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and you may not be able to access certain services.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These include:
| Provider | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing and fraud prevention | Essential |
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and performance | Analytics |
Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies are stored for different periods of time:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them (typically 1-2 years)
- Authentication cookies: Stored for the duration of your login session
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 encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please visit our contact page.
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