Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies?

At CentralGateway, we believe in transparency about how we collect and use information when you visit our website. This policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are, how we use them on centralgateway.site, and the choices you have regarding their use.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, and other settings that can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Types of Tracking Technologies We Use

How We Use Tracking Information

The information we collect through cookies and similar technologies helps us provide you with a better experience on centralgateway.site. Here's specifically how we use this data:

• Remember your preferences and settings to avoid asking you to re-enter information during subsequent visits
• Understand which yoga content and techniques are most helpful to our community members
• Improve our website's performance and identify technical issues that might affect your experience
• Provide personalized content recommendations based on your interests in restorative yoga practices
• Measure the effectiveness of our educational content and adjust our offerings accordingly
• Ensure the security of your account and protect against fraudulent activity
• Analyze traffic patterns to optimize our servers and improve loading speeds

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may limit some functionality of our website.

Steps to Control Cookie Settings

1. Access your browser's settings menu (usually found in the top-right corner)
2. Navigate to the privacy or security section of your browser preferences
3. Locate the cookies or site data management options
4. Choose your preferred level of cookie acceptance or blocking
5. Consider creating exceptions for websites you trust, like centralgateway.site
6. Apply your changes and restart your browser if necessary

Data Retention and Your Rights

We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the type of information collected. Essential cookies typically expire when you close your browser, while analytical data may be stored for up to 24 months to help us understand long-term trends in how people use our platform.

You have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we've collected about you. If you're located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to object to certain types of processing.

Third-Party Services

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance your experience. These might include analytics services that help us understand website performance, or content delivery networks that help pages load faster. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and use data.

We carefully select our third-party partners and only work with services that maintain high standards for data protection and user privacy. However, we recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services if you want to understand their specific practices.

Changes to This Policy

As our website and services evolve, we may need to update this cookie policy. We'll notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email if you're a registered user. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we're protecting your information.

This policy was last updated to reflect current practices as of 2025 and complies with applicable privacy laws in Ireland and the European Union. If you have questions about any aspect of our cookie use, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team.