Effective Date: January 1st, 2024
Last Updated: August 22, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Vanish Me, LLC (“Vanish Me,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website (“Website”). It also explains your rights to control the use of cookies under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us operate the Website, improve functionality, understand how visitors interact with the site, and deliver personalized experiences.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies: temporary and deleted once you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

• First-party cookies: set by us.

• Third-party cookies: set by third parties (e.g., analytics or advertising partners).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use the following categories of cookies:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

• Essential for the Website to function (e.g., account login, shopping cart, site security).

• Without these, our Website cannot operate properly.

Examples:

• Authentication cookies

• Session management cookies

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

• Help us understand how visitors interact with the Website.

• Provide aggregated statistics so we can improve usability and content.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies (tracking page views, time on site, referral sources)

C. Functional Cookies

• Remember user preferences and choices (e.g., language, region, saved settings).

• Enhance your browsing experience.

Examples:

• User preference cookies

• Display settings cookies

D. Marketing & Targeting Cookies

• May be set by us or by third-party partners.

• Used to deliver relevant ads or measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

• We currently do not sell data for advertising purposes, but certain third-party integrations (like social media plugins) may use targeting cookies.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers (such as analytics providers and payment processors) to place cookies on your device. These providers may collect information about your online activities across websites.

For example:

• Squarespace – for site hosting and performance.

• Google Analytics – for analytics and usage statistics.

4. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Consent or decline cookies through our Cookie Banner.

• Withdraw consent at any time by adjusting cookie settings in your browser.

• Delete cookies stored on your device via your browser settings.

• Restrict third-party tracking using opt-out tools (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on).

For EU/UK visitors, we only use non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing) after you have provided consent.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies

• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

📧 Hello@vanishme.com