Cookie Policy
Who We Are
Yoga Pros (“we”, “us”) operates the website [yogaallianceprofessionals.org]. For details on how we handle personal data, please refer to our [Privacy Policy].
What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a user's computer for record-keeping purposes. Cookies can be classified as either session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies expire once you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your hard drive for an extended period.
When you visit our website, we may assign your computer one or more cookies to enhance your site experience and facilitate access. Through these cookies, we may automatically collect information about your online activity, including the web pages you visit, the links you click, and the searches you perform on our site.
We utilise various technologies to gather information from your computer and about your activities on our website.
Upon your first visit to our website on any device or web browser, and every 6 months thereafter, you will be prompted to accept or decline cookies from yogaallianceprofessionals.org. If you choose to decline cookies, you are denying consent for this website to store any cookies and local storage, which will also remove any existing cookies that have already been stored. You may delete or decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Please be aware that declining cookies may affect some features and services of our website.
If you choose to accept cookies, we will collect information from your browser, which may include your IP address, browser type and language, access times, the contents of any undeleted cookies previously accepted from us, and the referring website address.
What the Cookies Policy Covers
This policy outlines how we use cookies and similar technologies (including SDKs, pixels, local storage, and web beacons) on our website and apps, detailing what each category does and the choices available to you. We adhere to the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Your Choices
On your first visit, and whenever we make significant changes in vendors or purposes, we will seek your consent for non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or opt for granular settings (e.g., Analytics, Marketing). You have the option to change or withdraw your consent at any time via Cookie Settings on your web browser. We will respect your preferences. Additionally, you can use your browser controls to delete cookies; please note that this may impact site functionality.
Cookie Categories We Use
- Strictly Necessary (Essential): these cookies are vital for the functioning of the site (e.g., page navigation, secure areas, load balancing, fraud prevention). These do not require consent utilise under PECR.
- Lawful Basis (GDPR): legitimate interests (for maintaining a secure, functional site) or performance of a contract, when applicable.
- Preferences: these cookies remember user choices (e.g., region or language). Consent is required and given when you select Allow Cookies.
- Analytics: these cookies help us understand site usage and enhance services (e.g., page performance, error tracking). Consent is required and given when you select Allow Cookies. We configure these cookies to minimise data collection.
- Marketing/Advertising – These cookies measure campaigns and display relevant content. Consent is required and given when you select Allow Cookies.
Third Parties
We may allow third parties, such as advertising companies, to display ads on our site. These companies might use tracking technologies like cookies to collect information about users who interact with their ads. While we don’t share personal information, they can track your activity and associate it with your visits to their sites. Their data collection and use are governed by their own privacy policies, which help them deliver targeted ads and evaluate their effectiveness.
Cookie List (Examples)
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Cookie Name |
Purpose |
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_ga |
This cookie is added by Google Analytics, a website visitor analytics software provided by Google, which is widely used. This cookie is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request on a site and used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for the site's analytics reports. |
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loggedin |
This cookie is used by the Yoga Pros website to distinguish a user who is logged in to a member account on the website, from a user who is not logged in to a member account on the website. If the user is logged in, this will have a value of 1. |
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session_id |
This is the custom name of the user session employed by the Yoga Pros website to distinguish it from other potential unique user sessions. Whenever a session is given a unique name, that unique name is saved as a cookie, along with a unique identifier of that session ID. |
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token |
When a user is logged in to a member account on the Yoga Pros website, this is a unique identifier used to verify the member if they take certain actions while using the website such as adding a post or member to their "Favourites". |
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subscription_id |
When a user creates a member account on the Yoga Pros website, they are associated with a certain "Membership Level" or "Product". This cookie stores the unique ID number associated with this "Membership Level" or "Product". |
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useractive |
When a user is logged in to a member account on the Yoga Pros website, this cookie will identify the "Status" of the member's account - whether it is active, not active, or deleted. |
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userid |
When a user creates a member account on the Yoga Pros website, their account is assigned a unique ID number. This number is stored in this cookie as another identification method when the user takes certain actions on the website such as adding a post or member to their "Favourites". |
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profession_id |
When a user is logged in to a member account on the Yoga Pros website, the profession_id is the unique identifier of the Main Category associated with that member's account. For example, if a member registered themselves as a Doctor, which has an associated ID of 25 on the website, this cookie will store the number 25 to identify this member as being associated with this Main Category. |
Web Beacons/Pixels
Web beacons, often called clear GIFs or pixel tags, are small, invisible images designed to track online activities. Unlike cookies that stay on your hard drive, web beacons are seamlessly integrated into web pages or emails.
We use web beacons/pixels on our website and in some emails to determine if content has been viewed or actions have been taken. Marketing pixels are only used with your consent, and you can withdraw your consent at any time via Cookie Settings in your browser or your email preferences.
They play a vital role in delivering cookies, counting unique visitors, and analysing usage trends. Additionally, if you arrive at our site through a third-party website, we may receive an anonymous ID.
Security
We never store passwords in cookies. We use secure, HTTP-only cookies for session management and have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.
International Transfers
Some third-party providers may process data outside the UK. When this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented (e.g., UK International Data Transfer Agreement or other transfer mechanisms). Please refer to the provider’s notice for more details and consult our Privacy Policy on data transfers.
How to Contact Us
Controller: Yoga Pros, 10/2 Beaverhall Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4JE.
Email: support@yogaallianceprofessionals.org.
Data Protection Officer: Claire Campbell.
Updates
We may update this policy periodically; the latest version will be posted here along with the updated effective date. If any changes significantly impact your choices, we will prompt you again for consent.