Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 15, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

LightStep Foot Health Clinic uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Ensure website security and prevent fraud
  • Provide personalized content and services

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submissions, and access to secure areas of the website.

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Security cookies: Help protect against spam and malicious attacks
  • Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses the following cookies:

  • _ga: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
  • _ga_[ID]: Stores session state (expires after 2 years)
  • _gid: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)
  • _gat: Throttles request rate (expires after 1 minute)

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Umami Analytics

We use Umami Analytics for privacy-focused website analytics. Umami does not use cookies and respects user privacy.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.

  • Google Ads: Used for remarketing and conversion tracking
  • Social Media Cookies: Used by social media platforms for tracking and advertising

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:

  • Google reCAPTCHA: Protects our contact forms from spam
  • Google Maps: Displays interactive maps on our website
  • FontAwesome: Loads icons and fonts
  • Google Fonts: Loads web fonts

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set your browser to ask for permission before setting cookies

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Opt-Out Links

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • Contact forms may not work correctly
  • Your preferences may not be remembered
  • Some interactive features may be unavailable
  • Website performance may be affected

7. Third-Party Cookie Policies

Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:

8. Updates 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 will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: