Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to PlantMeditation.com. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work efficiently and provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, PlantMeditation.com) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
3. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. Third parties may also serve cookies through our website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
The specific types of first and third-party cookies served through our website and the purposes they perform include:
4.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our website functions.
4.2 Performance and Functionality Cookies
These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our website but are non-essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality may become unavailable.
4.3 Analytics and Customization Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website for you.
4.4 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.
4.5 Social Media Cookies
These cookies are used to enable you to share pages and content that you find interesting on our website through third-party social networking and other websites. These cookies may also be used for advertising purposes.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a list of cookies used on our website, categorized by type:
5.1 Necessary Cookies
| Cookie ID | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Stores the user’s consent preferences to ensure they are respected on subsequent visits. Does not collect personal information. | 1 year |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | PlantMeditation.com | Essential for website functionality. | 6 months |
5.2 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie ID | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Calculates visitor, session and campaign data and tracks site usage for the site’s analytics report. Stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used to store and count page views. | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
5.3 Functional Cookies
| Cookie ID | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| yt-remote-device-id | YouTube | Stores the user’s video preferences using embedded YouTube videos. | Never Expires |
| yt-remote-connected-devices | YouTube | Stores the user’s video preferences using embedded YouTube videos. | Never Expires |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | YouTube | Stores the last search result entry that was clicked by the user to improve user experience. | Never Expires |
| yt-remote-session-name | YouTube | Stores the user’s video player preferences for embedded YouTube videos. | Session |
| yt-remote-fast-check-period | YouTube | Stores the user’s video player preferences for embedded YouTube videos. | Session |
| yt-remote-session-app | YouTube | Stores user preferences and information about the interface of the embedded YouTube video player. | Session |
| yt-remote-cast-available | YouTube | Stores the user’s preferences regarding whether casting is available on their YouTube video player. | Session |
| yt-remote-cast-installed | YouTube | Stores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube video. | Session |
5.4 Advertisement Cookies
| Cookie ID | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSC | YouTube | Tracks the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages. | Session |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Measures bandwidth, determining whether the user gets the new or old player interface. | 6 months |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | YouTube | Stores the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain. | 6 months |
| yt.innertube::nextId | YouTube | Registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. | Never Expires |
| yt.innertube::requests | YouTube | Registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. | Never Expires |
6. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie table above.
You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser, you should visit your browser’s help menu for more information.
6.1 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can:
- Delete cookies from your device
- Block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in common web browsers:
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari, include the ability to transmit “Do Not Track” signals. We do our best to honor “Do Not Track” signals, but currently do not take action in response to these signals.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
- Email: [Insert your contact email]
- Address: [Insert your business address, if applicable]
- Contact Form: Available on our website at https://plantmeditation.com/contact
Note: This Cookie Policy is intended as a template and should be customized to reflect your actual cookie usage and practices. You may need to consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
Last Updated: April 14, 2025