Last updated: June 04, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and understand how you use our aerial yoga website.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them on the Fyronethra website.
?? Cookie Basics
Cookies contain information such as:
- Your language preference
- Items in your booking cart
- Login status and user preferences
- Website usage patterns and analytics
- Marketing and advertising preferences
Important: Cookies do not contain personal information like your name, address, or payment details unless you specifically provide this information to our website.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
?? Necessary for Website Function
These cookies are essential for our aerial yoga booking system and website to function properly:
- Session cookies: Remember your class bookings during your visit
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Load balancing cookies: Ensure website performance and speed
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in to your member account
- Form cookies: Remember information you've entered in booking forms
Note: You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are necessary for the website to function.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
?? Website Performance & Usage Analytics
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our aerial yoga website:
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior
- Booking analytics: Helps us understand popular class times and types
- Performance monitoring: Identifies slow-loading pages or technical issues
- User journey tracking: Shows how visitors navigate through our site
- Conversion tracking: Measures booking completion rates
Data collected includes: Pages visited, time spent on site, device type, browser type, referral source, and general location (city/country level).
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience on our website:
- Language preferences: Remember your chosen language
- Location services: Remember your preferred studio location
- Accessibility settings: Store font size and contrast preferences
- Chat widgets: Enable customer support chat functionality
- Social media integration: Allow sharing to social platforms
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
With your consent, we use marketing cookies to:
- Retargeting: Show you relevant aerial yoga ads on other websites
- Social media advertising: Display targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram
- Email marketing: Track email open rates and click-through rates
- Affiliate tracking: Credit referrals from partner websites
- A/B testing: Test different website designs and content
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain cookies from third-party services:
| Service |
Purpose |
Cookie Duration |
Privacy Policy |
| Google Analytics |
Website traffic analysis |
26 months |
Google Privacy |
| Facebook Pixel |
Social media advertising |
90 days |
Facebook Privacy |
| YouTube |
Video content delivery |
Session/Persistent |
Google Privacy |
| Booking System |
Class scheduling and payments |
12 months |
Secure processing |
| Stripe/PayPal |
Payment processing |
Session only |
PCI DSS compliant |
4. Aerial Yoga Specific Cookie Uses
?? Customized for Aerial Practice
We use cookies to enhance your aerial yoga experience:
- Experience level tracking: Remember if you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced practitioner
- Class preferences: Store your favorite class types (anti-gravity, Bikram, circus fitness)
- Instructor preferences: Remember your preferred instructors
- Health form completion: Remember completed health screenings (session only)
- Equipment preferences: Store hammock height and setup preferences
- Schedule preferences: Remember your preferred class times and days
Safety Note: No sensitive health information is stored in cookies. Health data is securely processed through our encrypted booking system only.
5. How to Control Cookies
?? Your Cookie Choices
You have several options to control cookies on our aerial yoga website:
- Cookie banner: Accept or reject non-essential cookies when you first visit
- Cookie preferences: Change your settings anytime in our cookie preference center
- Browser settings: Configure cookie settings directly in your browser
- Opt-out tools: Use browser extensions or privacy tools
Important: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality, including our booking system and member portal.
5.1 Browser-Specific Instructions
?? Browser Cookie Controls
Google Chrome:
- Click Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Choose "Block third-party cookies" or "Block all cookies"
- Manage exceptions for specific sites
Firefox:
- Click Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Select cookie preferences and exceptions
Safari:
- Safari > Preferences > Privacy
- Choose "Block all cookies" or "Prevent cross-site tracking"
Microsoft Edge:
- Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
- Configure blocking and exceptions
5.2 Mobile Device Controls
- iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
- Android Chrome: Chrome app > Settings > Site settings > Cookies
- Mobile apps: Check app privacy settings for tracking preferences
6. Cookie Consent and Legal Basis
???? GDPR & Cookie Compliance
Our legal basis for processing cookies:
- Essential cookies: Legitimate interest (necessary for website function)
- Analytics cookies: Legitimate interest with opt-out option
- Marketing cookies: Your explicit consent
- Functional cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest
You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie preference center or by contacting us directly.
7. Data Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion
- Analytics cookies: Typically stored for 26 months
- Marketing cookies: Usually expire after 30-90 days
- Functional cookies: Vary from session to 12 months
8. Cookie Security
We implement security measures to protect cookie data:
- Secure transmission: Cookies transmitted over HTTPS encryption
- HttpOnly flags: Prevents JavaScript access to sensitive cookies
- SameSite attributes: Protects against cross-site request forgery
- Regular audits: Periodic review of cookie usage and security
- Data minimization: Only collect necessary cookie data
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect cookies or personal data from children. For aerial yoga classes involving minors (ages 12-17), parental consent is required for both participation and cookie consent.
10. International Data Transfers
Some of our cookie data may be processed by third-party services located outside Australia. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:
- Adequacy decisions from the Australian Privacy Commissioner
- Standard contractual clauses with service providers
- Privacy Shield or equivalent certifications
- Explicit consent for specific transfers
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:
