Last Updated: April 2025
Website: shapebstyle.com
Owner: Sophia Miller
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ShapeBStyle (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Sophia Miller at shapebstyle.com, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
By continuing to use ShapeBStyle, you are agreeing to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you can disable them through your browser settings or choose not to use our website.
Please read this policy carefully to understand what cookies are, how we use them, and what choices you have regarding their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information like your name or bank details. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
There are different types of cookies:
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to keep track of your movements from page to page so you are not asked for information you have already provided during that visit.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.
First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set directly by ShapeBStyle on your device.
Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by external services and partners that we use on our website, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense.
How ShapeBStyle Uses Cookies
ShapeBStyle uses cookies for the following purposes:
1. Essential Website Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly. Without these cookies, basic features of ShapeBStyle would not work properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in | Keeps you logged in if you have an account | Session |
| wp-settings | Stores your website preferences | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential to how our website operates.
2. Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with ShapeBStyle. These cookies collect information about which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, where you came from before arriving at our site, and what device and browser you are using.
This information is collected in an anonymous and aggregated form. It does not identify you personally. We use this data to improve the content, structure, and performance of ShapeBStyle so that we can serve you better.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Tracks unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Tracks sessions | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits request rate | 1 minute |
| ga[ID] | Google Analytics | Session tracking | 2 years |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting:
🔗 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
3. Advertising Cookies — Google AdSense
Important Disclosure: ShapeBStyle participates in the Google AdSense advertising program. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve advertisements to you based on your interests, your prior visits to this website, and your prior visits to other websites across the internet.
Google AdSense places cookies on your device through our website to:
- Serve relevant advertisements that match your interests
- Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Understand which advertisements you have clicked on
- Prevent fraudulent clicks and protect advertisers
Google DoubleClick Cookies: Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve interest-based advertisements across thousands of websites. The DoubleClick cookie enables Google and its partners to display ads to you based on your visits to ShapeBStyle and other websites on the internet.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting and measurement | 13 months |
| DSID | Google DoubleClick | Identifies signed-in Google users | 2 weeks |
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense | Conversion measurement | 3 months |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Tests cookie support | 15 minutes |
| id | Google DoubleClick | Interest-based advertising | 13 months |
How to Opt Out of Google Personalized Advertising:
You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising served by Google. You can do this through the following options:
- Visit www.aboutads.info/choices to opt out of interest-based advertising
- Visit https://adssettings.google.com to manage your Google ad settings
- Visit https://optout.networkadvertising.org to opt out of network advertising
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements on ShapeBStyle. It means the advertisements you see will be less relevant to your interests because they will not be based on your browsing history.
For more information about how Google uses data from its advertising partners, please visit:
🔗 https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
4. Social Media and Pinterest Cookies
ShapeBStyle uses Pinterest to distribute content and drive traffic to our website. When you visit pages on our website that include Pinterest widgets, save buttons, or embedded pins, Pinterest may place cookies on your device.
These cookies allow Pinterest to recognize you, provide personalized content, and understand how you interact with Pinterest features on our website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _pinterest_sess | Session management | Session | |
| _pinterest_ct_ua | User tracking | 1 year | |
| _pin_unauth | Anonymous tracking | 1 year |
For more information about Pinterest cookies, please visit:
🔗 https://policy.pinterest.com/en/cookies
5. Affiliate and Commerce Cookies
ShapeBStyle may include affiliate links to products and retailers. When you click on an affiliate link, the retailer may place cookies on your device to track whether your visit resulted in a purchase. This allows us to receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
These affiliate tracking cookies are placed by third-party retailers and are governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.
Third-Party Cookies Summary
The following third parties may place cookies on your device when you visit ShapeBStyle:
| Third Party | Purpose | Their Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google DoubleClick | Ad serving | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Social media | policy.pinterest.com/privacy |
ShapeBStyle does not control the cookies placed by these third parties. Please refer to the privacy policies of each third party for more information about how they use cookies.
How to Control and Manage Cookies
You have several options for controlling and managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the “Options,” “Settings,” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. Here is how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy and security → Cookies
Please note that if you disable or delete cookies, some features of ShapeBStyle may not work correctly. For example, certain preferences may not be saved between visits.
Opt-Out Tools
You can also use the following tools to manage your advertising cookie preferences:
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- NAI Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- DAA Opt-Out: https://www.aboutads.info/choices
- Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.com
Cookies and Children
ShapeBStyle is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us at shapebstyle@gmail.com and we will take steps to remove that information.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or about how ShapeBStyle uses cookies, please contact us:
📧 Email: shapebstyle@gmail.com
🌐 Website: shapebstyle.com
👤 Contact Person: Sophia Miller
This Cookie Policy was last updated in April 2025 and applies to all pages on shapebstyle.com.