COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: January 14, 2025
1. 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 website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Goated Coaching ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (goatedcoaching.app) and related services.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly 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 as the website cannot function without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and region. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work properly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers dark/light mode | 1 year |
| language | Stores language preference | 1 year |
2.3 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.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _vercel_insights | Vercel | Performance analytics | 1 year |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are set by our advertising partners and used to build a profile of your interests.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Ad targeting | 3 months |
| _tt_* | TikTok | Ad measurement | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy policy:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service - Privacy Policy
- Vercel: Hosting and analytics - Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram): Social and advertising - Privacy Policy
- TikTok: Advertising - Privacy Policy
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
- Enable "Do Not Track" signals
Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit the services we can provide.
4.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these links:
5. Mobile App Cookies
The Goated mobile application uses similar technologies to cookies, including:
- Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for analytics and crash reporting
- Local Storage: Storing preferences and cached data
- SDK Tracking: Third-party SDKs for analytics and performance monitoring
You can control these through your device settings and the privacy options within the app.
6. Cookie Retention
Cookies are retained for different periods depending on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them (typically 1-2 years)
The specific retention period for each cookie is listed in the tables above.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@goatedcoaching.app
9. Additional Information for EU/UK Users
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time
- Request information about the cookies we use
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Our use of cookies complies with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) in the UK and the ePrivacy Directive in the EU.