1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide information to website owners. Cookies may be set by the website you visit (first-party cookies) or by third-party services integrated into the website (third-party cookies).
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. References to "cookies" in this policy include these related technologies where applicable.
2. Data Controller
The data controller for cookies used on this website is:
Purgingclean
1447 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Email: touch@purgingclean.world
Phone: +1 773-227-5437
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and deliver relevant content. Cookies help us understand which pages are most visited, how users navigate our workout guide content, and whether our contact forms function correctly.
We categorize cookies into three groups: strictly necessary, analytics, and marketing. Non-essential cookies are only placed on your device after you provide consent through our cookie banner or cookie settings panel.
4. Cookie Categories
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings. They do not require consent under GDPR because they are necessary to provide the service you request. Examples include:
- tdde_cookie_consent: Stores your cookie preference choices. Duration: 12 months. Provider: Purgingclean.
- Session cookies: Maintain basic session state during your visit. Duration: Session. Provider: Purgingclean.
4.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. These cookies are only activated when you click "Accept All" or enable analytics in Cookie Settings. Examples may include:
- Page view tracking to identify popular workout guide sections.
- Navigation path analysis to improve site structure.
- Device and browser type aggregation for responsive design optimization.
Analytics data is retained in aggregated form for up to 26 months and is not used to identify individual users.
4.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to deliver content suggestions relevant to your browsing interests on our website. These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent. They do not track you across unrelated third-party websites. Marketing cookies help us:
- Display relevant workout guide recommendations within our site.
- Measure engagement with our informational content on the site.
- Understand which service categories generate the most interest.
5. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing
Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive:
- Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on legitimate interest and contractual necessity.
- Analytics and marketing cookies are processed based on your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or clearing cookies through your browser. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookies through several methods:
- Cookie banner: When you first visit our website, a banner allows you to Accept All, Reject non-essential cookies, or open Cookie Settings for granular control.
- Cookie Settings panel: Toggle analytics and marketing categories independently. Strictly necessary cookies remain always active.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain website features from functioning correctly, including saving your cookie preferences.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services we integrate, such as analytics platforms or content delivery networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing cookie use. We select partners that commit to data protection standards consistent with GDPR requirements.
We do not permit third-party advertising networks to place tracking cookies on our website without your explicit consent.
8. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookie retention varies by type:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Consent preference cookies: 12 months.
- Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months.
- Marketing cookies: Up to 12 months.
After expiration, cookies are automatically removed from your device unless you revisit the website and new cookies are set based on your updated preferences.
9. Your Rights
In addition to managing cookies directly, you have rights regarding personal data collected through cookies, as described in our Privacy Policy. These include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing of your data. Contact us at touch@purgingclean.world to exercise these rights.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies we use or when legal requirements change. The revision date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies or to request additional information:
Purgingclean
1447 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Email: touch@purgingclean.world
Phone: +1 773-227-5437