1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how HeartofLife.net (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

Similar technologies such as pixels or tags may also be used for analytics and marketing purposes.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly (e.g. WordPress core features)
• Improve the performance and user experience of the website
• Analyse how visitors use the site
• Enable secure payment processing through Stripe
• Manage mailing list sign-ups through Mailchimp (where applicable)

4. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to work and cannot be switched off in our systems.
They include:

• Cookies set by WordPress to manage site functionality, such as remembering your cookie preferences.
• Cookies required for PayPal payment processing to maintain session security and prevent fraud.

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve content and usability.
Examples include:

• WordPress or plugin analytics cookies that track page visits and navigation paths (using aggregated data only).

c) Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make (such as form inputs or language preferences).

d) Marketing and Email Cookies

If you subscribe to our mailing list or open one of our workshop emails, Mailchimp may set cookies or tracking pixels to measure email engagement and preferences.
These cookies are only activated when you interact with our emails or marketing sign-up forms.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by trusted third-party providers. These may include:

• WordPress.co.uk (website hosting and performance)
• PayPal (secure payments)
• Mailchimp (email subscription management)

Each provider has its own privacy and cookie policies explaining how they use data:

• WordPress Privacy Policy
• PayPal Privacy Policy
• Mailchimp Privacy Policy

6. How You Can Control Cookies

 You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used:

1. Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.
2. Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Check your browser’s “Help” section for instructions.
3. Opt-out Tools:
   • To opt out of Google Analytics cookies, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
   • To manage Mailchimp tracking, you can unsubscribe or adjust your email preferences via the link in any email.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the website functions.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date at the top.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact:

Jane O’Brien
HeartofLife.com
Email: info@heartoflife.net
Website: https://www.heartoflife.net