What Are Cookies Anyway?

Think of cookies as small sticky notes your browser keeps. When you visit gyrelonviva.com, we might leave a few notes so we remember things about you next time—like your language preference or whether you're logged in. They're tiny text files, usually just a few kilobytes, that sit in your browser's storage.

Some cookies disappear when you close your browser (we call these session cookies). Others stick around for weeks or months so we can remember you on your next visit (persistent cookies). And here's the thing: not all cookies come from us. Some are placed by third-party services we use, like analytics tools.

The Different Types We Use

Specific Cookies We Set

Here's a breakdown of the main cookies you'll encounter on gyrelonviva.com. We've tried to be specific rather than vague about what each one does.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Maintains your login session so you don't get kicked out every few minutes	Until browser closes
user_preferences	Stores your dashboard settings, currency format, and display options	90 days
analytics_token	Anonymous identifier for tracking site usage patterns	2 years
marketing_id	Tracks advertising effectiveness and shows relevant ads	1 year
consent_status	Remembers your cookie consent choices	1 year

Taking Control of Your Data

You're not stuck with our cookie settings. Most browsers let you view, manage, and delete cookies whenever you want. The process is slightly different depending on which browser you use, but here's the general approach.

Third-Party Services and Their Tracking

We use several external services that set their own cookies. Google Analytics helps us understand traffic patterns. Stripe handles payment processing and sets cookies for security purposes. Mailchimp manages our email communications and tracks email campaign performance.

These companies have their own privacy policies that explain how they handle data. We've chosen services that respect user privacy, but you should know they're collecting information beyond just what happens on gyrelonviva.com. They might combine data from multiple sites to build broader profiles.

How Long We Keep Cookie Data

Different cookies have different lifespans based on what they do. Session cookies vanish when you close your browser—they're temporary by nature. Preference cookies might last 90 days to a year so we remember your settings between visits. Analytics cookies can stick around for up to two years because we look at long-term usage trends.

Marketing cookies typically expire after a year, though some advertising platforms might set shorter durations. You can always delete cookies manually through your browser settings, regardless of their intended expiration date.

Updates to This Policy

We'll update this page if we start using new types of tracking technologies or change how we handle cookies. Major changes will be highlighted at the top of the page with the revision date. We won't make sneaky updates hoping nobody notices—if something significant changes, we'll make it obvious.

It's worth checking back here occasionally, especially if you're particular about privacy. We're always evaluating which tools provide genuine value versus which ones just collect data for the sake of collecting data.

Policy last reviewed and updated March 2025