Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 18, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how High Desert Human Design, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, highdeserthumandesign.com. This policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and other international data protection and privacy laws.
By continuing to browse or use our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser settings or our cookie management tools.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device, store your preferences, and improve your experience.
Cookies may be:
- First-party (set by us) or
- Third-party (set by other services we use)
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and secure access to areas of the site. You cannot disable these cookies via our consent tool.
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Security/authentication cookies
b. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent). They help us improve website functionality and performance.
Examples:
- Google Analytics (with anonymized IP tracking)
- Traffic and usage statistics
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to personalize your experience.
Examples:
- Language or region selection
- Remembering user login sessions
d. Targeting or Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by third-party advertising networks.
Examples:
- Facebook Pixel
- Google Ads cookies
3. Specific Cookies We May Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics user tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance | Google Analytics session tracking | 24 hours |
| cookieConsent | Necessary | Stores user's cookie preferences | 1 year |
| fbp | Targeting | Facebook Pixel for marketing | 3 months |
| remember_me | Functionality | Keeps users logged in | Session / custom |
Note: This list may be updated periodically.
4. How to Manage or Revoke Consent
You have the right to control your cookie preferences. You can:
- Use our cookie consent banner (displayed upon first visit) to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in the site footer (if available).
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Modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies. See instructions for:
- Google Chrome (Clear, enable, and manage cookies in Chrome)
- Mozilla Firefox (Enable and disable cookies that websites use to track your preferences)
- Safari (macOS) (Block pop-ups and unwanted ads in Safari — includes cookie settings)
- Microsoft Edge (View and delete browser history in Microsoft Edge — includes cookie management)
Please note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These services may include:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks (e.g., Meta/Facebook, Google Ads)
- Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos)
We do not control how these third parties use your data, so we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
6. Consent to Use of Cookies
By continuing to use our website after seeing our cookie banner or by clicking "Accept," you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time using the options described above.
7. Privacy Policy
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: