This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Blue Vibes uses them on bluevibes.site, and what choices you have regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional context on how we handle personal data more broadly. Your use of this website following acknowledgment of our cookie consent notice indicates that you have been informed about our cookie practices.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function, to remember your preferences, and to provide website operators with information about how their sites are being used. Cookies are not programs and cannot read other data from your device or spread to other devices on your network. They can be temporary (session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
How Blue Vibes Uses Cookies
Blue Vibes uses cookies for several distinct purposes related to website operation and user experience. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information beyond what is described in our Privacy Policy, and we do not sell cookie data to third parties. The cookies we use fall into the following categories:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and form functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they do not require your consent under applicable regulations. An example is the cookie used to store your cookie consent preference itself (bv_cookie_consent), which prevents the consent notice from reappearing on every page visit.
Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function correctly.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our site. Analytics data is used in aggregated form and is not linked to identifiable individuals. We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics, which places its own cookies governed by Google's privacy and cookie policies.
Specific Cookies Used on This Website
The following describes the primary cookies set by bluevibes.site and their purposes:
- bv_cookie_consent - Strictly necessary. Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted or declined). Expires after 365 days. Set by Blue Vibes.
- _ga / _ga_[ID] - Analytics. Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users and sessions for traffic analysis. Persistent cookie, typically expires after 2 years. Set by Google Analytics if analytics is enabled.
- _gid - Analytics. Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours. Set by Google Analytics if analytics is enabled.
- Session cookies - Strictly necessary. Temporary cookies that expire when your browser session ends. Used for standard website navigation and security functions.
This list represents our current cookie usage and is subject to update as our website and services evolve. We will update this policy when significant changes to cookie use occur.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies placed when you visit bluevibes.site may originate from third-party services integrated into our website, such as analytics tools, embedded maps, or content delivery networks. These third-party services have their own cookie and privacy policies, which are independent of Blue Vibes. We do not have direct control over third-party cookies. Where third-party tools are present on this website, we include reference to their respective policies to allow you to make informed decisions.
The embedded Google Maps element on our contact page may place cookies associated with Google's services. These cookies are governed by Google LLC's Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, available at policies.google.com.
Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have several options for managing cookie preferences. When you first visit this website, you are presented with a cookie consent notice allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and respected on subsequent visits. You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from specific websites or all websites. The method for doing so varies by browser:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through our consent mechanism, as they are required for the site to operate. For Google Analytics cookies specifically, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Legal Basis and Philippine Regulations
The use of cookies on this website is governed by the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, which require that data subjects be informed of the collection and use of personal data, including data collected through cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interest in operating a functional website. Analytical and functional cookies are placed based on your consent as indicated through our cookie consent mechanism. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings as described above, though this will not affect any processing already carried out.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
Blue Vibes reviews this Cookie Policy periodically and may update it to reflect changes in cookie usage, technology, legal requirements, or the services we provide. The date shown at the top of this document indicates when the current version was last revised. We encourage you to check this page occasionally to stay informed of how we use cookies. For questions about this policy or our cookie practices, contact us at [email protected] or at 38-A, 38a Paz St, Malabon, 1470 Metro Manila, Philippines.