Last updated: 7/4/2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners about how users interact with their sites.
How We Use Cookies
Makayla's Cosmetic Studio uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, provide personalized content, and analyze website performance. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To keep you logged into your account
- To provide secure access to our services
- To analyze website usage and improve our services
- To deliver personalized content and advertisements
- To prevent fraud and enhance security
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Authentication cookies (keep you logged in)
- Security cookies (prevent fraudulent activity)
- Session cookies (maintain your session state)
- Load balancing cookies (distribute traffic)
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about usage patterns.
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page view tracking cookies
- Error tracking cookies
- Performance monitoring cookies
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Language preference cookies
- Theme and display preference cookies
- Location-based service cookies
- Form data saving cookies
4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests.
- Social media integration cookies
- Advertising network cookies
- Retargeting cookies
- Conversion tracking cookies
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to enhance your experience:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
- Social Media: For social sharing and login functionality
- Customer Support: For chat support and help desk services
- Email Marketing: For email campaign tracking and analytics
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Our Cookie Preferences Center
You can also manage your cookie preferences through our cookie preference center, which allows you to enable or disable different categories of cookies while maintaining essential functionality.
Cookie Retention
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
- Marketing Cookies: May last from 30 days to 2 years
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences and settings won't be saved
- Some personalized features may not work
- Website performance may be slower
- You may see less relevant advertisements
Updates to This 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.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please get in touch with us.