Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how BeautyOS uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our Platform.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Authentication and security
- Session management
- User preferences
- Load balancing
These cookies cannot be disabled.
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform, allowing us to improve performance and user experience:
- Page visit statistics
- User behavior analysis
- Error tracking
- Performance monitoring
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Remembering your preferences
- Language and region preferences
- Remembering your login details
4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns:
- Targeted advertising
- Social media integration
- Campaign performance tracking
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| beautyos_session | User session management | Session | Essential |
| XSRF-TOKEN | CSRF protection | Session | Essential |
| remember_token | Remember me functionality | 30 days | Functional |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics tracking | 24 hours | Analytics |
| preferred_language | Language preference | 1 year | Functional |
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Payment Processors: For payment processing (M-Pesa, Paystack, PayPal)
- Social Media: For social media integration (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Your Cookie Choices
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- Cookie Banner: You can accept or decline non-essential cookies when you first visit
- Google Analytics: You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
- 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 → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@beautyos.com.