Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for Start 2 Soar

Last Updated: March 11, 2025

At Start 2 Soar ( www.start2soar.com]), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, deliver personalized content, and support the functionality of our blog about DIY natural cosmetics and clay face masks. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing them. This policy complements our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

By using Start 2 Soar, you consent to our use of cookies as described below. If you do not agree, you can adjust your browser settings or refrain from using the Site.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) by websites you visit. They help sites remember information about your visit, such as preferences or browsing behavior, to improve functionality and personalize your experience. Similar technologies, like pixels or web beacons, may also be used for the same purposes.

2. How We Use Cookies

We and our third-party partners use cookies for the following purposes:

a. Essential Cookies

  • Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly.
  • Examples: Enabling navigation, remembering your session, and ensuring security.
  • Control: These cannot be disabled as they are critical to basic Site operation.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

  • Purpose: These help us understand how visitors use Start 2 Soar, so we can improve our content and performance.
  • Examples: Tracking page views, time spent on pages, and traffic sources via Google Analytics.
  • Data Collected: Anonymized data like IP address, browser type, and device information.

c. Advertising Cookies

  • Purpose: These allow us to deliver personalized ads through Google AdSense, supporting the free content on Start 2 Soar.
  • Examples: Cookies set by Google to show ads based on your interests or browsing history.
  • Data Collected: Information about your browsing behavior, such as pages visited or links clicked.

d. Functional Cookies

  • Purpose: These enhance your experience by remembering preferences.
  • Examples: Saving your language settings or comment form details (if applicable).

3. Third-Party Cookies

We partner with third parties that may place cookies on your device:

  • Google AdSense: Used to serve relevant advertisements. Google may use cookies to track your activity across sites for ad personalization. Learn more at Google’s Cookie Policy and Ad Personalization.
  • Google Analytics: Used to analyze Site usage. See Google Analytics Cookie Usage.
  • Hosting Provider: Our Site is hosted on [insert provider, e.g., WordPress, Blogger], which may use cookies for technical purposes.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (e.g., days, months, or years) or until you delete them.

5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have control over how cookies are used:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help section for instructions (e.g., Chrome, Firefox).
  • Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: Adjust Google ad settings at Google Ad Settings or use tools like the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out.
  • Cookie Consent: If applicable, we may display a cookie consent popup allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

Note: Disabling cookies may limit some Site features, such as personalized content or ad functionality.

6. List of Cookies We Use

Below is an overview of cookies commonly used on Start 2 Soar (update as needed based on your setup):

  • _ga (Google Analytics): Tracks Site usage (persistent, 2 years).
  • _gid (Google Analytics): Identifies users (persistent, 24 hours).
  • ADSENSE Cookies (e.g., __gads): Serves personalized ads (varies by Google settings).
  • Session Cookies: Ensures Site functionality (session-based).

For a full list, use a cookie-scanning tool or contact us.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Check back periodically for updates.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please reach out:
Email: [email protected]
Address: [optional, if applicable]

Thank you for visiting Start 2 Soar! We’re committed to transparency and ensuring your experience with our DIY clay face mask content is both enjoyable and secure