Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?
   Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide website owners with information about how their site is being used.
   Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information such as your name or email address, and they cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
   We use the following categories of cookies on beautyscanner.net:

Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors, pages viewed, time spent on the site, and the source of traffic. This data helps us improve the website experience. No personally identifiable information is collected through these cookies.

Advertising Cookies (Future)
We do not currently use advertising cookies. In the future, we may introduce Google AdSense or similar advertising services to support the free operation of our website. If and when this happens, advertising cookies may be placed on your device to serve relevant ads. This policy will be updated accordingly, and you will be notified.

3. Cookie Reference Table
   The following table summarizes the specific cookies currently in use on our website:

Cookie Name / Provider Type Purpose Duration
ga (Google Analytics) Analytics Distinguishes unique users 2 years _ga* (Google Analytics) Analytics Persists session state 2 years
_gid (Google Analytics) Analytics Distinguishes unique users 24 hours
_gat (Google Analytics) Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute
Essential site cookies Essential Basic site functionality Session
AdSense cookies (future) Advertising Personalized ads (if enabled) Varies

4. Google Analytics
   We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website. The information generated by these cookies (including your IP address, which is anonymized) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
   Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.
   You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by:
   • Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
   • Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies (see Section 6 below)
   For more information on how Google handles data, please visit: policies.google.com/privacy
5. Third-Party Cookies
   Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. Currently, the only third-party service setting cookies on our site is Google Analytics. We do not control these third-party cookies and they are subject to the respective third party’s privacy and cookie policies.
   If we introduce additional third-party services in the future (such as Google AdSense), this section will be updated to reflect the changes.
6. How to Manage Cookies
   You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a new cookie is being set. Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.
Here is how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data

Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can specifically opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7. Cookie Consent
   When you first visit beautyscanner.net, you may be presented with a cookie consent notice. By continuing to browse our website after seeing this notice, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
   You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools described above. Please note that withdrawing consent may affect your experience on the website.
8. Changes to This Policy
   We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time, particularly if we introduce new services or features that use additional cookies. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through a visible notice on the website.
9. Contact Us
   If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:

Contact Page: https://beautyscanner.net/contact