Cookie Policy — Elegant Beauty Salon, LLC

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, provide analytics, and enable personalized experiences. Cookies may be "session" (deleted when browser closes) or "persistent" (remain for a set period).

This policy explains how Elegant Beauty Salon, LLC uses cookies and similar technologies on elegantbeautysalon.com.

2. Cookie Categories

Category 1: Strictly Necessary Cookies

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — essential for Website function.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
cookieConsent	Stores cookie consent preferences	12 months	elegantbeautysalon.com (First-party)
session_id	Maintains session state for security	Session	elegantbeautysalon.com (First-party)
csrf_token	Prevents cross-site request forgery	Session	elegantbeautysalon.com (First-party)

These cookies are essential. You cannot opt out as the Website cannot operate without them.

Category 2: Analytics & Performance Cookies

Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — set only after consent.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
_ga	Distinguishes unique users	24 months	Google Analytics (Third-party)
_ga_*	Maintains session state	24 months	Google Analytics (Third-party)
_gid	Distinguishes users (24-hour)	24 hours	Google Analytics (Third-party)
_gat	Throttles request rate	1 minute	Google Analytics (Third-party)

Third-Party Disclosure: Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. Transfers outside the EEA are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses.

Category 3: Functional Cookies

Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
lang_pref	Language preference	12 months	elegantbeautysalon.com (First-party)
theme_pref	Display theme preference	12 months	elegantbeautysalon.com (First-party)
form_data	Temporarily stores form input	Session	elegantbeautysalon.com (First-party)

Category 4: Marketing & Targeting Cookies

Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — explicit consent required.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
_fbp	Delivers targeted advertisements	3 months	Meta Platforms (Third-party)
_gcl_au	Tracks ad conversion effectiveness	3 months	Google Ads (Third-party)

Third-Party Disclosure: Data may be shared with Meta Platforms, Inc. and Google LLC. Transfers outside the EEA are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses. We do not sell personal data. We do not share data for advertising purposes beyond what is described here, and only with your explicit consent.

3. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Some third-party cookies involve data transfer outside the EEA. Transfers are protected by:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
Data Processing Agreements with all third-party providers
EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework certification where applicable

4. Your Control Rights

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

On first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept all or reject non-essential cookies. Change preferences by clearing cookies and revisiting.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers let you view, delete, block, or manage cookies:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opera: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies

Note: Blocking cookies may impact your experience.

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

Google Analytics: Opt-out Browser Add-on
General: Your Online Choices (EU) / DAA Opt-Out (US)

5. Similar Technologies

Local Storage: Stores data locally in browser.
Pixel Tags / Web Beacons: Small transparent images to track page views and email opens.

6. Updates

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated date.

7. Contact Us

Elegant Beauty Salon, LLC
419 Meadow Green Dr, Sylvania, OH 43560
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (419) 724-8036