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Cookie Policy

Effective date: January 7, 2026

0. Scope & purpose

This Cookie Policy explains how FitMyGenes uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and related services. It complements (but does not replace) our Privacy Policy.

Genetic data is never collected or processed via cookies or similar technologies.

1. What are cookies and similar technologies

  • Cookies: small text files stored on your device by your browser.
  • Local storage: browser storage used to remember preferences and settings.
  • Pixels / tags: small pieces of code that help measure website usage or advertising performance.
  • Similar technologies: comparable tools that store or access information on your device.

2. Why cookies are used

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential website functionality.
  • Security and fraud prevention.
  • Aggregated website analytics.
  • Advertising measurement and campaign effectiveness.

Cookies are not used to process, infer, or store genetic data.

3. Categories of cookies

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for site operation, including:

  • Authentication.
  • Security.
  • Load balancing.

Legal basis (GDPR): legitimate interest / necessary for service delivery. Consent is not required.

3.2 Analytics cookies

These cookies help us measure website usage and improve performance using aggregate statistics.

  • No genetic data is involved.
  • IP anonymization is used where applicable.
  • Analytics cookies are loaded only after user consent (EU standard).

3.3 Marketing / advertising cookies

These cookies are used to measure ad performance and understand campaign effectiveness.

  • They are not linked to genetic data or reports.
  • They require explicit opt-in before activation.

4. Third-party cookies

We use the following categories of third parties:

  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics): aggregated website analytics.
  • Advertising platforms (Google Ads, Meta Ads): advertising measurement and campaign effectiveness.

For information about data transfers and international processing, see our Privacy Policy.

5. Consent management

You can provide or refuse consent through our cookie banner or preference center. You can withdraw consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences.

Analytics and marketing cookies are disabled until consent is given.

6. Cookie duration

Some cookies are session cookies (deleted when you close your browser). Others are persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period). Typical retention periods range from a few minutes to up to 12 months, depending on the cookie’s purpose.

7. User controls

  • Use the cookie banner or preference center to adjust analytics and marketing cookie settings.
  • Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
  • Clear cookies manually through your browser controls.

Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Legal basis (GDPR)

  • Necessary cookies: legitimate interest / necessity.
  • Analytics cookies: consent.
  • Marketing cookies: consent.

9. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The effective date above reflects the current version. If we make material changes, we will provide notice via the website or by email where appropriate.

10. Contact information

For privacy or cookie-related questions, contact support@fitmygenes.com.