The Vital Spirit

Cookies and Tracking Information

Last Updated: August 15, 2025

Introduction

At The Vital Spirit, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure our website works efficiently and to provide you with the best possible experience.

This page explains what cookies are, why The Vital Spirit uses them, how you can control them, and the legal requirements for transparency.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, process, and share your personal data in accordance with applicable laws such as in US: Oregon Department of Justice, and Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). It also outlines your rights and our procedures regarding data protection.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit The Vital Spirit and our website (https://https://thevitalspirit.net/).

They help our site remember information—such as your language settings or items in your cart—so that your experience is smoother and more personalized.

Why We Use Cookies

The Vital Spirit use cookies for several important reasons:

Enhancing User Experience:
Cookies help The Vital Spirit remember your preferences (for example, language, region, or settings) to provide you with a smooth, personalized experience.
Improving Website Performance:
By collecting aggregated data on site usage, cookies allow The Vital Spirit to monitor our website’s performance, identify technical issues, and optimize functionality.
Analyzing Visitor Behavior:
The Vital Spirit use common analytics packages (for example, Google Analytics) to gather non‑identifying, aggregated data—such as session duration, page views, and navigation paths—to help us improve our content, design, and overall functionality.

Supporting Marketing Initiatives:
Some cookies enable us to track affiliate link performance on The Vital Spirit and display personalized offers, supporting our marketing efforts while respecting your privacy.

How We Use Cookies and Tracking Technologies

1. Essential and Functional Cookies

Purpose:
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of The Vital Spirit. They enable secure access, and smooth navigation, and help remember your core preferences.
Usage:
Without these cookies, The Vital Spirit may not work properly.

2. Analytics and Performance Cookies

Usage:
Cookies (such as those from Google Analytics) collect aggregated data about how visitors interact with The Vital Spirit. This includes information such as session duration, page views, and navigation paths. The Vital Spirit uses this data to measure performance and improve our site’s usability.

3. Affiliate Cookies and Third‑Party Tracking

Affiliate Disclosures:
The Vital Spirit participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on affiliate links on our site, you may be redirected to external websites where affiliates may set their own cookies or use other tracking technologies.
Privacy:
The Vital Spirit does not collect or pass on any personally identifying information without your explicit permission. Once redirected, the external site’s privacy policy applies.

4. Other Tracking and External Services

External Scripts and Resources:
Our website uses external resources (such as Google Fonts, CDNs, jQuery, or Bootstrap) to enhance design and performance. These third parties may set their own cookies or track usage according to their privacy policies.
Structured Data & Preload Links:
We use structured data (JSON-LD) and preconnect/preload techniques to improve search engine visibility and page load times. While these methods do not set cookies directly, they may be linked to external services that do.

Legal Frameworks

Our cookie practices comply with various legal requirements. We disclose our practices in accordance with:

US:
Provides the overarching legal requirements for data processing and transparency.
Oregon Department of Justice:
Mandates clear disclosure of data collection practices, including cookie usage.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and Privacy Act of 1974:
Ensure that we disclose our cookie practices and honor your rights regarding personal data.
Jurisdiction:
Any disputes or regulatory issues are governed by Multnomah County, Oregon.

These laws require us to obtain your consent before placing non‑essential cookies on your device.

Cookie Table

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration (as per 1 year)	Category
ExampleCookie	Enhances site performance	2 years (example)	Analytics
AffiliateCookie	Tracks affiliate link performance	Varies	Marketing
FunctionalCookie	Remembers user preferences	Varies	Essential
…	…	…	…

Note: This table is an example. Actual cookie names, purposes, durations, and categories may vary.

Managing Your Cookies

You can control cookies on your device in two main ways:

Browser Settings:
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for specific instructions. Blocking cookies may affect the functionality of The Vital Spirit.

Cookie Consent Banner:
When you first visit our website (https://thevitalspirit.net/), you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or adjust your cookie preferences. You can update these choices at any time using our settings link: N/A.

Your Rights using The Vital Spirit

You have certain rights regarding your personal data under applicable laws, including:

Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
Restriction of Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data.
Data Portability: Request that we transfer your personal data to another organization.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@thevitalspirit.net.

Cookie Management FAQ

Q: What are cookies?
A: Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and track your activity.

Q: Why does The Vital Spirit use cookies?
A: We use cookies to:

Remember your preferences (such as language or region settings).
Improve website performance and functionality.
Analyze how users interact with our site using common analytics packages (like Google Analytics).
Support our affiliate and marketing initiatives by tracking affiliate performance and delivering personalized offers.

Q: What types of cookies are used on this website?
A: Our site uses several types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
Performance & Analytics Cookies: Used to monitor site usage and improve our service.
Affiliate & Marketing Cookies: Track affiliate performance and help deliver personalized promotions.
Third‑Party Cookies: Set by external services (such as Google Fonts, CDNs, or analytics tools).

Q: How can I manage or block cookies?
A: You can manage cookies by:

Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Using the cookie consent banner on our website to customize your cookie preferences.

Q: Will blocking cookies affect my experience on The Vital Spirit?
A: Yes. Disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website and result in a less personalized browsing experience.

Q: How do affiliate cookies work?
A: When you click on affiliate links on our site, you may be redirected to external sites where affiliate cookies are set. These cookies help track affiliate performance and personalize offers. Once you leave our site, the external site’s privacy policy applies.

Q: What if I have more questions about cookies or my privacy?
A: If you have additional questions or need further assistance, please contact us at info@thevitalspirit.net.

Q: How often is this information updated?
A: We review and update our cookie practices periodically to ensure compliance with legal requirements. Please check this page regularly for the latest information.

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