Last Updated: October 26, 2023
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies help us recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, settings, and how you use our website. We also use similar technologies like web beacons or pixels for similar purposes. In this policy, we refer to all of these technologies as "cookies."
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, which are detailed below:
To enable the essential functionality of our website, such as keeping you logged in.
To analyze how our Service is used, which helps us troubleshoot issues and improve its performance.
To generate revenue through advertising and affiliate links, which allows us to offer the core features of La.Bio for free.
To personalize your experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party cookies (set by La.Bio) and third-party cookies (set by our partners). The cookies used on our site are categorized as follows:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing your secure user account dashboard. Without these cookies, the Service cannot function properly. They are typically set only in response to actions made by you, such as logging in or filling in forms. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.
Purpose: Session management, security (e.g., preventing cross-site request forgery), and core site functionality.
b) Analytical and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you and other visitors use our website. This data is aggregated and anonymous, and it helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate the site, and if they encounter any errors.
Third-Party Service: Google Analytics & Google Search Console
Purpose: To monitor and analyze web traffic and to keep track of user behavior. This helps us improve the user experience and the performance of our Service.
More Information: For more details on how Google uses this data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms page. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
c) Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are placed by our third-party advertising partner with our permission.
Third-Party Service: Google AdSense
Purpose: To support our Service financially by displaying personalized ads. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites to show you ads based on your likely interests.
More Information: You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
d) Affiliate Cookies
When you click on a link to a third-party product or service on our website or on a user's La.Bio page, an affiliate cookie may be placed on your device.
Purpose: If you make a purchase after clicking one of these links, this cookie allows the third-party merchant to know that you came from La.Bio, and we may earn a small commission. This is another way we fund our free Service.
4. Your Choices and How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for those that are strictly necessary). You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:
Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, you will be shown a cookie consent banner where you can accept or reject the use of non-essential cookies.
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you block all cookies, you may not be able to access or use all parts of our Service.
5. Changes to This Cookie 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.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hi@la.bio.