This Cookie Policy explains how Thriveglow ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at thriveglow.world. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and process personal data. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators. Cookies can be "session cookies" that are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons (pixel tags), local storage, and session storage. References to "cookies" in this policy include these related technologies unless otherwise specified.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for cookie-related data processing is:
- Company Name: Thriveglow
- Address: Drottninggatan 53, 111 21 Stockholm, Sweden
- Email: hello@thriveglow.world
- Phone: +46 8 446 83 399
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify cookies into the following categories based on their purpose and legal basis for use:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functionality and security of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, cookie consent storage, and security protections. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under the GDPR and the Swedish Electronic Communications Act (Lag om elektronisk kommunikation) because the website cannot function properly without them.
Examples of strictly necessary cookies we use:
- Cookie Consent Storage: Stores your cookie preference choices so we do not ask for consent on every visit. Retention: 12 months.
- Session Management: Maintains your session state during a single browsing session. Retention: Session (deleted when browser closes).
- Security Cookies: Help detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect against cross-site request forgery. Retention: Session to 24 hours.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. This data helps us improve website content, navigation, and overall user experience. Analytics cookies require your explicit consent before being placed on your device.
When enabled, analytics cookies may collect:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Browser type, device type, and screen resolution
- General geographic location (country or city level, not precise location)
- Interaction events such as button clicks and form submissions
Analytics data is retained for a maximum of 26 months, after which it is anonymized or deleted. We use analytics data solely for internal website improvement purposes and do not share it with third parties for their independent use.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may track your browsing activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests. Marketing cookies require your explicit consent before being placed on your device.
When enabled, marketing cookies may be used to:
- Measure the performance of advertising campaigns that direct users to our website
- Understand which pages and content are most relevant to visitors from advertising channels
- Limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement
- Provide aggregated conversion data for campaign optimization
We do not use marketing cookies to create individual profiles for sale to third parties. Marketing data is retained for a maximum of 13 months.
4. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our use of cookies is governed by the following legal frameworks:
- GDPR (Regulation 2016/679): Governs the processing of personal data collected through cookies. Non-essential cookies require a valid legal basis, typically consent under Article 6(1)(a).
- Swedish Electronic Communications Act: Requires informed consent before storing or accessing information on a user's device, except for strictly necessary cookies.
- ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC): Provides the framework for cookie consent requirements across the European Union.
5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears allowing you to:
- Accept All: Enable all cookie categories including analytics and marketing cookies.
- Reject: Disable all non-essential cookies. Only strictly necessary cookies will be used.
- Cookie Settings: Open a detailed preferences panel where you can toggle analytics and marketing cookies individually.
Your preferences are stored locally on your device and respected on subsequent visits. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, which will display the consent banner again.
5.1 Browser-Level Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or all at once
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed
- Enable "Do Not Track" signals (note that our website may not respond to all DNT signals)
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect website functionality. Strictly necessary cookies are required for basic site operation, and disabling them may prevent certain features from working correctly.
For browser-specific instructions, consult your browser's help documentation:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be placed by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We require all third-party providers to comply with GDPR requirements and process data only according to our instructions.
Third-party services that may set cookies include:
- Analytics Providers: Used to collect aggregated website usage statistics when you consent to analytics cookies.
- Content Delivery Networks: Used to deliver website assets efficiently. These may set performance-related cookies classified as strictly necessary.
We do not control third-party cookies directly. If you have concerns about third-party cookies, you can manage them through your browser settings or by opting out through the third party's own opt-out mechanisms where available.
7. Data Collected Through Cookies
Depending on the cookie categories you accept, the following data may be collected:
- IP address (may be anonymized by analytics providers)
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited and navigation paths
- Time and date of visits
- Referring URL or search terms
- Cookie consent preferences and timestamps
For detailed information about how this data is processed, stored, and protected, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
8. Data Retention for Cookie Data
Cookie-related data is retained according to the following schedule:
- Consent Records: 12 months from the date consent was given or last updated
- Analytics Data: 26 months, then anonymized or deleted
- Marketing Data: 13 months, then deleted
- Session Cookies: Deleted when the browser session ends
- Strictly Necessary Persistent Cookies: Maximum 12 months
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have rights regarding personal data collected through cookies, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing. You also have the right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
To exercise your rights or ask questions about our cookie practices, contact us at hello@thriveglow.world. You may also lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten) at imy.se.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our cookie practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If changes significantly affect how we use cookies, we will request renewed consent through our cookie banner.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact us:
- Email: hello@thriveglow.world
- Phone: +46 8 446 83 399
- Address: Drottninggatan 53, 111 21 Stockholm, Sweden