Cookie Policy
At Barber Snorter, we believe in being completely transparent about how we collect and use information when you visit our website. This policy explains our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies on snorter-barb.com.
We use various tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how you interact with our content, and improve our services. This document breaks down exactly what we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control your preferences.
What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.
Beyond traditional cookies, we also use similar technologies including:
Tracking Technologies We Use
- HTTP cookies stored in your browser
- Local storage for temporary data
- Pixel tags and web beacons
- Session identifiers
- Analytics tracking scripts
- Social media integration tools
These tools work together to create a smoother, more personalized experience while helping us understand which parts of our website are most valuable to visitors interested in creative hair styling education.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality, security, and navigation. These cannot be disabled as they're necessary for the site to work properly.
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences and settings, such as language choices, location data, and customized content based on your interests.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about page views, time spent, and navigation patterns.
Marketing Cookies
Track your activity across websites to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Each type serves a different purpose, but they all work together to create a cohesive experience that helps both you and us get the most value from your visit.
How We Use Collected Information
Enhancing Your Experience
We use tracking data to personalize your journey through our educational content. For example, if you spend time reading about advanced cutting techniques, we might highlight related workshops or suggest complementary styling courses.
Understanding Our Audience
Analytics help us see which topics resonate most with aspiring hair stylists. This guides how we develop new educational content and improve existing resources.
Specific Ways We Use Your Data
- Remembering items you've added to your inquiry list
- Showing you relevant course recommendations
- Measuring which blog posts are most helpful
- Testing different layouts to improve usability
- Sending targeted information about new program offerings
- Preventing duplicate form submissions
Improving Our Services
The patterns we observe help us identify areas where students might be struggling or topics that need more comprehensive coverage. This directly influences how we structure our educational programs and support materials.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling how cookies work on your device. While we recommend allowing cookies for the best experience, we respect your choice to limit or disable them.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable certain types of cookies, some features of our website may not function optimally. You might need to re-enter information more frequently, and we won't be able to remember your preferences between visits.
Essential cookies cannot be disabled through these settings as they're critical for basic website security and functionality.
Data Retention and Your Rights
How Long We Keep Information
Different types of data have different retention periods based on their purpose and legal requirements:
Retention Periods
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Functional preferences: Up to 12 months
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 24 months
- Marketing cookies: 90 days from last activity
- Essential security cookies: Until you log out or session expires
Your Rights and Control
You can request information about what data we've collected about you, ask us to correct inaccurate information, or request deletion of your personal data. Keep in mind that some information may need to be retained for legal or business purposes.
We automatically purge old analytics data and regularly review our retention practices to ensure we're not keeping information longer than necessary.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or want to exercise your privacy rights, we're here to help.