Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
Sight Care Lab uses cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Track affiliate referrals and conversions
- Provide relevant content and recommendations
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Essential for website functionality
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Examples:
- Cookie consent preferences
- Security and authentication
- Load balancing
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understand how visitors use our website
Duration: Up to 2 years
Third-Party Services:
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rates, and user demographics
- Collects: IP address (anonymized), browser type, device type, pages visited, referral source
3.3 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
Purpose: Track affiliate referrals and measure campaign effectiveness
Duration: Up to 90 days
Used For:
- Affiliate link tracking
- Conversion tracking
- Retargeting (if applicable)
- Campaign performance measurement
3.4 Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings
Duration: Up to 1 year
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Display settings
- Previously viewed content
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
- Provider: Google LLC
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance tracking
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out
Affiliate Networks
- Purpose: Track referrals and commissions
- Duration: Typically 30-90 days
- Each affiliate partner has their own privacy policy
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept: Allow all cookies
- Decline: Only necessary cookies will be used
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
5.3 Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
6. Cookie Duration
| Cookie Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Deleted when browser closes |
| Persistent Cookies | 30 days to 2 years |
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
8. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (213) 788-4592