Cookie policy

1. Introduction

Holistic Wellnest (“we,” “us,” “our”), with its principal place of business at C.8 Sur S/N, La Veleta, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico, operates the website www.holistic-wellnest.com (the “Website”). This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Website.

This policy is an integral part of our Privacy Policy. By accessing or continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described herein, subject to your ability to manage preferences as outlined. If you do not consent to non-essential cookies, you may adjust your browser settings or use our consent management tool, noting that this may limit certain Website features.

2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and remember information about your visit.

We also use similar technologies, including:

• Web Beacons/Pixels: Tiny invisible images used to track page views or email opens.
• Local Storage: Mechanisms within your browser to store data locally.
• Server Logs: Records of activity maintained by our web server.
• Device Fingerprinting: Anonymous identification of devices based on technical characteristics.
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Cookies can be:

• First-party: Set directly by our Website.
• Third-party: Set by external services integrated into our site.
• Session: Temporary, deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent: Remain for a set period or until manually deleted.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies, each serving a specific purpose.

Strictly Necessary / Essential

• Purpose
  Required for core functionality and security. Enable navigation, form submission, and session security.
• Examples
  Session ID cookies, security tokens, cross-site request forgery (CSRF) prevention.
• Type & Duration
  First-party, session or short-term persistent.
• Legal Basis
  Legitimate interest (no consent required).

Functional / Preference

• Purpose
  Remember your choices to personalize your experience (e.g., language, layout).
• Examples
  Cookies storing language preference or auto-fill data for forms.
• Type & Duration
  First-party, short to medium-term persistent.
• Legal Basis
  Consent or legitimate interest.

Performance / Analytics

• Purpose
  Collect aggregated, anonymous data to analyze site performance and improve user experience.
• Examples
  Google Analytics cookies tracking page views, session duration, and device types.
• Type & Duration
  First & third-party, up to 26 months.
• Legal Basis
  Your consent.

Marketing / Advertising

• Purpose
  Currently NOT USED. We do not deploy cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
• Examples
  N/A
• Type & Duration
  N/A
• Legal Basis
  N/A

4. Detailed Cookie List

The table below lists specific cookies commonly used on our Website.

PHPSSESSID (or similar)

• Category
  Essential
• Purpose
  Maintains your session state across page requests.
• Duration
  Session
• Type
  First-party

cookie_consent_level

• Category
  Essential
• Purpose
  Records your cookie preference choices.
• Duration
  12 months
• Type
  First-party

_ga (Google Analytics)

• Category
  Performance
• Purpose
  Distinguishes unique users anonymously.
• Duration
  26 months
• Type
  Third-party

_gid (Google Analytics)

• Category
  Performance
• Purpose
  Distinguishes users for daily tracking.
• Duration
  24 hours
• Type
  Third-party

_gat (Google Analytics)

• Category
  Performance
• Purpose
  Throttles request rate to analytics servers.
• Duration
  1 minute
• Type
  Third-party

This list is representative and may be updated. We regularly review and minimize our use of cookies.

5. Your Choices and Consent Management

You have full control over non-essential cookies.

Initial Consent: Upon your first visit, a consent banner will allow you to:

• Accept all cookies.
• Reject non-essential cookies.
• Customize preferences by category.

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic site operation.

Managing Preferences: You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by:

• Accessing the Cookie Preference Center (link typically found in the Website footer).
• Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Guides can be found in your browser’s “Help” section.
• Using private/incognito browsing modes to limit cookie storage.

Third-Party Opt-Outs: For analytics cookies like Google Analytics, you can:

• Use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
• Adjust settings within our consent tool.

6. Data Retention

• Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Expire on the date set in the cookie (see table above) or when manually deleted.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized reporting data is retained for up to 26 months.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. Significant changes will be communicated via our Website and may trigger a new consent request.

8. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of tracking technologies, please contact:

Holistic Wellnest
Email: info@holistic-wellnest.com
Address: C.8 Sur S/N, La Veleta, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
Telephone: +31 6 19331177 | +52 984 209 1918

We are committed to using these technologies thoughtfully and transparently to support a secure and effective online experience aligned with your wellbeing journey.