COOKIE POLICY
Effective Date: 19/11/2025
Last Updated: 19/11/2025
1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy explains how Embodied Performance System ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website embodiedperformance.com (the "Website").
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Contact Information:
Andre Duquemin
Embodied Performance System
Health Space, St Martins
Guernsey, GY4 6RX
Channel Islands, UK
Email: contact@embodiedperformancesystem.com
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Provide relevant content and advertisements
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for our Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
We cannot provide our services without these cookies, and they cannot be switched off.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
Session cookies
Maintain your session as you navigate the site
Session (deleted when browser closes)
Security cookies
Protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure connections
Session
Load balancing cookies
Distribute traffic across servers for optimal performance
Session
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you (providing Website services) under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(b).
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Performance Cookies)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our Website works.
Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
Duration
_ga
Google Analytics
Distinguishes unique users
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics
Distinguishes unique users
24 hours
_gat
Google Analytics
Throttles request rate
1 minute
What we track:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources (how you found us)
- Device and browser type
- Approximate geographic location
Data is anonymized and cannot identify you personally.
Legal Basis: Your consent under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a) / PECR Regulation 6.
Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3.3 Functionality Cookies (Preference Cookies)
These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences, region, or username) to provide enhanced, personalized features.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
Cookie consent preferences
Remembers your cookie consent choices
12 months
Language preferences
Remembers your language selection
12 months
Form data
Pre-fills forms with information you've previously entered
Session
Legal Basis: Your consent under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a) / PECR Regulation 6.
3.4 Marketing Cookies (Targeting/Advertising Cookies)
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Third-party services that may set marketing cookies:
Service
Provider
Purpose
Privacy Policy
Facebook Pixel
Meta/Facebook
Track conversions and retarget visitors
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Track conversions and retarget visitors
Google Ads
Display targeted advertisements
YouTube
Track video engagement
Duration: Varies by provider (typically 30-90 days to 2 years)
Legal Basis: Your consent under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a) / PECR Regulation 6.
Important: Marketing cookies are only set if you give explicit consent through our cookie banner.
4. FIRST-PARTY VS. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
4.1 First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set directly by our Website. We have full control over these cookies.
Examples:
- Session cookies
- Cookie consent preferences
- Website functionality cookies
4.2 Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by external services we use (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook, LinkedIn). We have limited control over these cookies.
Examples:
- Google Analytics tracking cookies
- Social media integration cookies
- Advertising and retargeting cookies
Note: Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties.
5. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies (essential, analytics, functionality, and marketing)
- Reject non-essential cookies (only essential cookies will be used)
- Customize your preferences (choose which cookie categories to accept)
Your choices are saved for 12 months.
5.2 Change Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Emailing us at contact@embodiedperformancesystem.com
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our Website
5.3 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome:
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox:
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari (Mac):
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge:
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Mobile browsers:
Check your device settings or browser help menu
Note: Blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our Website.
6. DO NOT TRACK (DNT) SIGNALS
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked.
Our response to DNT signals:
We respect DNT signals. When DNT is enabled in your browser:
- We will not set analytics or marketing cookies
- Only essential cookies necessary for Website functionality will be used
- Third-party services may still set cookies (we recommend using browser extensions to block these)
7. SPECIFIC COOKIE INFORMATION
7.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website.
What Google Analytics tracks:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Bounce rate and exit pages
- Traffic sources (direct, search, referral, social)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Approximate geographic location (city/country level)
Data retention: 26 months
Data sharing: Google may use this data in accordance with their privacy policy, but we have disabled data sharing with Google for advertising purposes.
Opt-out options:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Reject analytics cookies via our cookie banner
- Enable Do Not Track in your browser
Google's privacy practices: https://policies.google.com/privacy
7.2 Social Media Cookies
If you interact with social media features on our Website (e.g., share buttons, embedded videos), those platforms may set cookies.
Platforms that may set cookies:
- Facebook: When you interact with Facebook share/like buttons
- LinkedIn: When you interact with LinkedIn share buttons
- YouTube: When you watch embedded videos
Control social media cookies:
- Reject marketing cookies via our cookie banner
- Review privacy settings on each platform
- Use browser extensions to block social media trackers
7.3 Payment Processor Cookies
When you make a payment, our payment processors (PayPal, ThriveCart) may set cookies to:
- Process your payment securely
- Remember your payment preferences
- Prevent fraud
These cookies are essential for payment processing and cannot be disabled if you wish to make a purchase.
Payment processor privacy policies:
7.4 Email Marketing Cookies
If you interact with our email marketing (Go High Level), tracking cookies may be set when you:
- Click links in our emails
- Open emails (tracking pixels)
- Visit our Website from an email link
Purpose: These cookies help us understand which content is most relevant to you.
Control: Reject marketing cookies via our cookie banner.
Go High Level privacy policy: https://www.gohighlevel.com/privacy-policy
8. COOKIES AND PERSONAL DATA
8.1 Are Cookies Personal Data?
Under UK GDPR, cookies can constitute personal data if they can identify you directly or indirectly (e.g., through tracking your browsing behavior).
How we handle cookie data:
- Essential cookies: No personal data collected
- Analytics cookies: Data is anonymized and aggregated
- Marketing cookies: May track browsing behavior across sites
8.2 Your Data Protection Rights
You have the same data protection rights for information collected via cookies as outlined in our Privacy Policy, including:
- Right to access
- Right to erasure
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object
- Right to data portability
To exercise your rights: Email contact@embodiedperformancesystem.com
9. COOKIE LIFESPAN
Cookie Type
Lifespan
Session cookies
Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies
Remain until expiry date or manual deletion
Essential cookies
Session to 12 months
Analytics cookies
1 minute to 2 years
Functionality cookies
Session to 12 months
Marketing cookies
30 days to 2 years
After expiry, cookies are automatically deleted from your device.
10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Website and Services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children via cookies or any other means.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at contact@embodiedperformancesystem.com.
11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Some of our third-party service providers (e.g., Google, Facebook) are based in the United States or other countries outside the UK.
When cookies transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy Decisions from the UK ICO
- Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
See our Privacy Policy for more information on international transfers.
12. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- Cookie technologies we use
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Our business practices
When we update this policy:
- We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date
- If changes are significant, we will notify you via email or prominent notice on our Website
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. CONTACT US
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: contact@embodiedperformancesystem.com
Postal Address:
Andre Duquemin
Embodied Performance
Health Space
St Martins
Guernsey, GY4 6RX
Channel Islands, UK
Response Time: We aim to respond within 2-3 business days.
14. FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information about cookies and how to manage them:
UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/
About Cookies (independent information):
https://www.aboutcookies.org/
All About Cookies:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
Your Online Choices (opt-out of behavioral advertising):
https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/
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