Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, clear GIFs, and JavaScript to collect information about your use of our Service. These technologies work in conjunction with cookies to help us understand user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our content and advertising.
2. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, and some functional cookies), we obtain your consent before placing them on your device.
- Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our Service, we rely on our legitimate interest in providing you with a functional website.
- Contract Performance: Some cookies are necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you when you use our paid services.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
Inner Critic Love Club uses the following categories of cookies and similar technologies:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, some parts of our Service would not function properly.
Examples include: session cookies, authentication cookies, security cookies, and load balancing cookies.
Functional Cookies (Preferences)
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly. Examples include remembering your language preferences, quiz progress, and personalization settings.
Analytics Cookies (Performance)
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.
Marketing Cookies (Targeting/Advertising)
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
4. Specific Third-Party Services and Their Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may place cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users use our Service. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Google Analytics cookies include:
- _ga: Used to distinguish users. Expires after 2 years.
- _ga_[container-id]: Used to persist session state. Expires after 2 years.
- _gid: Used to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours.
- _gat: Used to throttle request rate. Expires after 1 minute.
Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
PostHog Analytics
We use PostHog, a product analytics platform, to understand how users interact with our Service. PostHog helps us analyze user behavior, identify issues, and improve the user experience. PostHog may collect information such as:
- Pages visited and actions taken within our Service
- Device and browser information
- Approximate geographic location (based on IP address)
- Session recordings (with sensitive data masked)
- Feature usage patterns
PostHog cookies include:
- ph_[project_id]_posthog: Used to identify unique users and track sessions. Expires after 1 year.
- ph_[project_id]_devices: Used to identify devices. Expires after 1 year.
For more information about PostHog's data practices, visit PostHog's Privacy Policy.
Meta (Facebook) Pixel
We use Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel), a snippet of JavaScript code provided by Meta Platforms, Inc., to track conversions from Meta ads, optimize ads based on collected data, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to people who have already taken some kind of action on our website.
Meta Pixel cookies may include:
- _fbp: Used by Meta to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Expires after 3 months.
- _fbc: Used to store last visit information. Expires after 2 years.
- fr: Used by Meta to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Expires after 3 months.
- tr: Used for tracking and analytics purposes.
Meta Pixel collects information such as:
- HTTP headers (IP address, browser information, page location, document, referrer, and user-agent)
- Pixel-specific data (Pixel ID and cookie data)
- Button click data and any form field labels
- Optional values (conversion value, page type, etc.)
For more information about Meta's data practices and your choices regarding their use of your data, visit Meta's Privacy Policy and Meta's Cookie Policy.
Stripe Payment Processing
We use Stripe for payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to remember who you are and enable us to process payments without storing any credit card information on our own servers. For more information, visit Stripe's Privacy Policy.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our Service.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period (which varies depending on the cookie) or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits.
6. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through these industry tools:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
Mobile Device Settings
On your mobile device, you may be able to limit ad tracking through your device settings. On iOS devices, go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking. On Android devices, go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have incorporated "Do Not Track" (DNT) features that can send a signal to the websites you visit indicating you do not wish to be tracked. Because there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret the DNT signal, our Service does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. Instead, you can use the range of other tools we provide to control data collection and use.
8. Impact of Refusing Cookies
If you choose to refuse or remove cookies, some functionality of our Service may not be available to you. For example:
- You may not be able to stay logged in to your account
- Your preferences may not be saved between visits
- Some features may not work as intended
- You may see less relevant advertising
9. Cross-Device Tracking
We and our third-party partners may use cookies and other tracking technologies to identify you across different devices, such as your computer, smartphone, and tablet. This allows us to provide you with a consistent experience across devices and may be used to deliver targeted advertising. If you wish to opt out of cross-device tracking for advertising purposes, you may use the opt-out tools described above on each of your devices.
10. Data Transfers
Information collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States, which may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
12. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we are using cookies.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Online Journeys LLC
5900 Balcones DR STE 100
Austin, TX 78731
Email: support@criticlove.club
Last updated: January 2026