Cookie Policy

Cookie policy for Hardbeat Lifestyle

1. Introduction
   • Purpose of the Cookie Policy
   • Scope of the policy
2. What Are Cookies?
   • Definition of cookies
   • Types of cookies used on the website
3. Cookies Used by Hardbeat Lifestyle
   • Functional cookies
   • Analytical cookies
   • Marketing cookies
   • Third-party cookies
4. Why We Use Cookies
   • Ensuring website functionality
   • Enhancing user experience
   • Analytics and performance tracking
   • Personalized advertising
5. Cookie Consent
   • How we obtain user consent
   • Managing cookie preferences
   • Withdrawing consent
6. Managing Cookies
   • Adjusting browser settings
   • Using the website’s cookie management tool
   • Blocking or deleting cookies
7. Third-Party Cookies
   • Explanation of cookies set by third-party services
   • Examples of third-party integrations (e.g., social media buttons, embedded videos)
8. Retention Periods
   • How long cookies remain on your device
   • Differentiation between session and persistent cookies
9. Changes to the Cookie Policy
   • Notification of updates
   • User responsibility to review updates
10. Contact Information
    • How to contact Hardbeat Lifestyle for cookie-related questions or concerns

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose of the cookie policy

• The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to provide clear and transparent information about the cookies and similar tracking technologies used on the Hardbeat Lifestyle website (www.webeatasone.com).
• Cookies play an essential role in ensuring the functionality and performance of the website, enhancing user experience, and enabling personalized features and content.
• This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

1.2 Scope of the policy

• This Cookie Policy applies to all users of the Hardbeat Lifestyle website, regardless of their location or device type.
• It covers:
  • The types of cookies used on the website.
  • The purposes for which these cookies are deployed.
  • Your rights as a user to control and manage cookies.
• This policy is part of the broader privacy framework of Hardbeat Lifestyle and should be read alongside our privacy policy.
• This policy does not cover cookies or tracking technologies used by third-party websites linked to or integrated with our website. Users are encouraged to review the cookie and privacy policies of those third parties separately.

2. What Are Cookies?

2.1 Definition of cookies

• Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website.
• They are widely used to enable website functionality, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
• Cookies can store various types of information, such as your preferences, login status, or activity on the website.
• Cookies are harmless to your device and do not install harmful software or access personal files.

 

2.2 Types of cookies used on the website

Hardbeat Lifestyle uses the following types of cookies to enhance your experience:

• Functional cookies:
  These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly.
  • They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site.
  • Functional cookies cannot be disabled, as they are necessary for the operation of the website.
• Analytical cookies:
  • Analytical cookies collect information about how users interact with the website.
  • They help us understand website performance, such as which pages are most visited or if users encounter errors.
  • The data collected is anonymized and used solely to improve website functionality.
• Marketing cookies:
  • Marketing cookies track user behavior to deliver targeted advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
  • These cookies may be set by Hardbeat Lifestyle or third-party advertising platforms integrated with the website.
• Third-Party Cookies:
  • These cookies are set by external services or platforms (e.g., social media widgets or embedded videos).
  • They allow integration with third-party features but may also collect data for their own purposes.

3. Cookies Used by Hardbeat Lifestyle

3.1 Functional cookies

• Purpose: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionalities, such as:
  • Navigating between pages.
  • Accessing secure areas, like user accounts or payment gateways.
  • Saving user preferences, such as language settings.
• Key characteristics:
  • These cookies do not collect personal data and are strictly necessary for the website to operate.
  • Functional cookies cannot be disabled via the cookie preferences tool, as they are required for the website to work.

3.2 Analytical cookies

• Purpose: Analytical cookies help Hardbeat Lifestyle understand how users interact with the website by collecting anonymized data, such as:
  • The number of visitors to the website.
  • Which pages are most frequently visited.
  • Errors encountered by users.
• Key characteristics:
  • The data collected is aggregated and used solely for improving website performance and user experience.
  • Examples include cookies from services like Google Analytics or similar platforms.

3.3 Marketing cookies

• Purpose: Marketing cookies are used to:
  • Track user behavior across the website and other online platforms.
  • Deliver personalized advertisements based on user interests.
  • Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Key characteristics:
  • These cookies may be set by Hardbeat Lifestyle or third-party advertising networks.
  • User consent is required for marketing cookies, and they can be disabled via the cookie preferences tool.

3.4 Third-party cookies

• Purpose: Third-party cookies are created by external services integrated into the Hardbeat Lifestyle website, such as:
  • Social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook) for sharing content.
  • Embedded media (e.g., YouTube videos or Spotify playlists).
• Key characteristics:
  • These cookies may track your interactions with the embedded features or platforms.
  • Data collected by third-party cookies is subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

4. Why we use cookies

4.1 Ensuring website functionality

• Cookies are essential for the basic operation of the Hardbeat Lifestyle website.
• They enable core features, such as:
  • Smooth navigation between pages.
  • Maintaining session information (e.g., keeping you logged in).
  • Enabling secure access to certain areas of the website.

4.2 Enhancing user experience

• Cookies help us remember your preferences and settings, ensuring a more personalized experience. For example:
  • Storing language preferences or display settings.
  • Allowing the website to adapt to your device (e.g., mobile-friendly layouts).
• By remembering your interactions, cookies enable faster and more efficient browsing.

4.3 Analytics and performance tracking

• Cookies collect anonymized data about how visitors use the website. This includes:
  • Pages visited.
  • Time spent on the site.
  • Errors or slow-loading elements encountered during visits.
• This information helps Hardbeat Lifestyle:
  • Monitor website performance.
  • Identify trends and improve website functionality.
  • Optimize content to better meet user needs.

4.4 Personalized advertising

• Marketing cookies are used to:
  • Deliver ads tailored to your interests based on your browsing behavior.
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
  • Prevent repetitive display of the same ads.
• These cookies may be set by Hardbeat Lifestyle or trusted third-party advertising partners, ensuring relevant and engaging promotions.

5. Cookie Consent

5.1 How we obtain user consent

• Hardbeat Lifestyle uses a cookie banner to inform users about the use of cookies when they first visit the website.
• The cookie banner provides options for users to:
  • Accept all cookies: Allow the use of all cookies, including functional, analytical, and marketing cookies.
  • Customize preferences: Choose specific categories of cookies to enable or disable.
  • Reject non-essential cookies: Decline all cookies except those necessary for the website’s basic functionality.
• By selecting an option in the cookie banner, users provide consent in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

5.2 Managing cookie preferences

• Users can manage their cookie preferences at any time by:
  • Accessing the cookie settings tool available on the website.
  • Adjusting settings to enable or disable specific types of cookies.
• Functional cookies, which are necessary for the operation of the website, cannot be disabled.

5.3 Withdrawing consent

• Users can withdraw their consent for non-essential cookies at any time by:
  • Revisiting the cookie preferences tool and updating their settings.
  • Clearing cookies from their browser settings to remove previously stored cookies.
• Withdrawing consent may affect certain features of the website, such as personalized content or targeted advertising.

6. Managing cookies

6.1 Adjusting browser settings

• Users can control and manage cookies through their browser settings. This allows them to:
  • Block cookies from specific websites or all websites.
  • Receive a notification when a website wants to place a cookie.
  • Delete cookies that have already been stored on their device.
• Each browser provides specific instructions for managing cookies:
  • Google Chrome: Manage Cookies in Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies in Firefox
  • Safari: Manage Cookies in Safari
  • Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies in Edge

6.2 Using the website’s cookie management tool

• Hardbeat Lifestyle provides a cookie management tool that users can access at any time to:
  • View the categories of cookies used on the website.
  • Enable or disable specific types of cookies (e.g., analytical or marketing cookies).
• This tool is accessible via the website’s footer or through the cookie banner displayed during the first visit.

6.3 Blocking or deleting cookies

• Users can block or delete cookies using either:
  • Their browser settings, as detailed above.
  • The cookie management tool provided by Hardbeat Lifestyle.
• Blocking or deleting cookies may affect website functionality, including:
  • Inability to stay logged in.
  • Loss of saved preferences.
  • Reduced personalization of content and ads.

7. Third-party cookies

7.1 Explanation of cookies set by third-party services

• Third-party cookies are cookies set by external services or platforms that are integrated into the Hardbeat Lifestyle website.
• These cookies allow third parties to collect data about your interactions with their features, either to enhance the functionality provided on the website or for their own purposes, such as advertising or analytics.
• Hardbeat Lifestyle does not control the data collected by these third-party cookies and encourages users to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information.

7.2 Examples of third-party integrations

The Hardbeat Lifestyle website may include the following third-party integrations that use cookies:

• Social media buttons:
  • Social media platforms like Instagram or Facebook may place cookies to enable sharing of website content or tracking user engagement with social media features.
  • Example: Clicking an Instagram “Share” button may result in Instagram setting a cookie to track the action.
• Embedded videos:
  • Platforms like YouTube or Vimeo may use cookies to deliver and optimize video playback.
  • These cookies may track how often the video is played or other user interactions.
• Advertising networks:
  • Third-party advertising networks may use cookies to track user behavior across multiple websites to deliver targeted advertisements.
  • Example: Google Ads may place a cookie to personalize ads based on your browsing activity.
• Analytics tools:
  • Services like Google Analytics may set cookies to analyze website traffic and user behavior.
  • These cookies help Hardbeat Lifestyle improve website performance while the third-party service collects aggregate user data.

8. Retention Periods

8.1 How long cookies remain on your device

• Cookies used on the Hardbeat Lifestyle website have varying retention periods depending on their type and purpose.
• Retention periods are categorized as follows:
  • Short-term cookies: Cookies that expire after a brief period (e.g., a few hours or days) and are used for temporary functions like remembering a shopping cart or login session.
  • Long-term cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for an extended period (e.g., months or years) and are typically used for analytical or advertising purposes.
• The exact duration of each cookie is specified in the cookie settings, which users can access on the website.

8.2 Differentiation between session and persistent cookies

• Session cookies:
  • These cookies are temporary and only exist during your browsing session.
  • They are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
  • Example: Keeping track of your login status while navigating between pages.
• Persistent cookies:
  • These cookies remain stored on your device even after you close your browser.
  • They are used to remember preferences, provide personalized experiences, or track behavior over time.
  • Example: A cookie that remembers your language preference or stores information for targeted advertisements.

8.3 Managing Retention Periods

• Users can manage the retention of cookies by:
  • Deleting cookies manually through their browser settings.
  • Adjusting cookie preferences in the website’s cookie management tool to prevent persistent cookies from being set.

9. Changes to the cookie policy

9.1 Notification of updates

• Hardbeat Lifestyle reserves the right to update or modify this cookie policy at any time to reflect:
  • Changes in legal or regulatory requirements.
  • Updates to the cookies used on the website or changes in third-party integrations.
  • Improvements to how cookies are managed or communicated to users.
• When significant changes are made to this policy, users will be informed via:
  • A prominent notice on the website’s homepage.
  • Direct communication (e.g., email), if applicable and required.
• The updated cookie policy will display the “last updated” date for transparency.

9.2 User responsibility to review updates

• Users are encouraged to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how cookies are used and managed.
• Continued use of the website after updates have been made indicates acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
• If users disagree with the changes, they must adjust their cookie preferences using the cookie management tool or discontinue use of the website.

10. Contact Information

10.1 How to contact Hardbeat Lifestyle for cookie-related questions or concerns

• If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on the Hardbeat Lifestyle website, please feel free to contact us using the following details:
  • Email: [email protected].
• You can contact Hardbeat Lifestyle for assistance with:
  • Understanding the cookies used on the website.
  • Managing your cookie preferences or withdrawing consent.
  • Reporting any issues or concerns related to the use of cookies.
• We strive to respond to all inquiries promptly and provide clear guidance on how we use cookies and protect your data.