Cookies Policy
Effective Date: 1 January, 2026
Website: timrsnell.com
Business: Tim Snell - Coaching, Breathwork & Re-embodiment Programs
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.
Cookies can be:
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Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
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Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
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First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
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Third-party cookies: Set by services used by the website (like analytics or social media)
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How We Use Cookies
This website uses cookies for the following purposes:
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1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
Purpose:
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Enable core website functionality
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Remember your login status
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Maintain security
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Process bookings and payments
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Remember items in shopping cart (if applicable)
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Enable secure areas of the website
Examples:
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Session management cookies
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Authentication cookies
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Security cookies
Legal basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our services (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) - contract performance).
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website to help us improve it.
Services used:
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Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic, page views, user behavior, and referral sources
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IP addresses are anonymized to protect your privacy
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Data is used to understand which content resonates and how to improve user experience
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What we collect:
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Pages visited and time spent on each page
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How you arrived at the website (search engine, direct link, social media)
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Browser type and device information
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Aggregate user behavior patterns
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in improving website performance (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.
Purpose:
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Remember your language preferences
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Remember form data so you don't have to re-enter it
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Store site preferences (e.g., display settings)
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Remember if you've completed a survey (to avoid asking again)
Legal basis: Consent or legitimate interest in providing personalized user experience (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) or (f)).
4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver personalized content and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Services used:
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Email marketing service (Mailerlite or similar): Tracks email engagement
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Affiliate tracking cookies: Track referrals from partner sites (e.g., Soma Breath affiliate program)
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Social media pixels: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn pixels may be used for retargeting and analytics
Purpose:
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Show you relevant content and offers
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Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
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Track affiliate referrals and conversions
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Enable social sharing features
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) - these cookies require your explicit consent.
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5. Third-Party Cookies
This website uses services from trusted third parties that may set their own cookies:
Services include:
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Wix: Website hosting platform (essential cookies for site functionality)
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Google Services: Analytics, Maps, reCAPTCHA
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Stripe/PayPal: Payment processing (essential for transactions)
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Zoom: Video conferencing (if you book online sessions)
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Calendly or booking system: Appointment scheduling
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Social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn (for sharing and integration)
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them:
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Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
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Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
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View what cookies are stored
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Delete cookies
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Block all cookies
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Block third-party cookies only
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Clear cookies when you close your browser
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Common browser instructions:
Google Chrome:
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Click the three dots menu → Settings
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Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
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Choose your cookie preferences
Safari (macOS):
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Preferences → Privacy
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Manage cookies and website data
Firefox:
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Options → Privacy & Security
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Cookies and Site Data
Microsoft Edge:
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Settings → Cookies and site permissions
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Manage and delete cookies
Safari (iOS):
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Settings → Safari
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Block All Cookies or Prevent Cross-Site Tracking
Chrome (Android):
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Settings → Site settings
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Cookies → Manage cookie settings
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Third-Party Tools
You can also use third-party tools and browser extensions to manage cookies:
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Google Analytics Opt-out: Install browser add-on
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Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com (EU)
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Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices (US)
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Mobile Devices
For mobile devices, check your device settings:
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iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking
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Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
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Cookie Consent
When you first visit this website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can:
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Accept all cookies: Allow all cookies including marketing/analytics
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Reject non-essential cookies: Only essential cookies will be used
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Customize settings: Choose which types of cookies to allow
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
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Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site
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Using the cookie settings link in the website footer (if available)
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Contacting us at tim@timrsnell.com
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Affiliate Links
This website contains affiliate links to products and services I recommend. When you click these links, the partner site may set cookies to:
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Track that you came from this website
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Attribute any purchases to my referral
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Provide you with special offers
Affiliate partners include:
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SOMA Breath
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Oxygen Advantage
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Other wellness and coaching resources
I only promote products and services I genuinely believe in. Affiliate cookies are subject to the partner's privacy and cookie policies.
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Changes to This Cookie Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
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Changes in cookie usage
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New technologies or services
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Legal or regulatory requirements
When changes are made:
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The "Effective Date" at the top will be updated
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Material changes will be notified via website announcement or email
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You may be asked to review and accept updated cookie preferences
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More Information
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Related Policies
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Privacy Policy: timrsnell.com/privacy-policy
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Terms of Service: timrsnell.com/terms
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies:
Tim Snell
Data Protection Officer
Email: tim@timrsnell.com
Website: timrsnell.com
Complaints
For Australian residents:
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Website: www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 363 992
For EU/UK residents:
Contact your local data protection authority
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Additional Resources
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What are cookies? - All About Cookies
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ICO Cookie Guidance - UK Information Commissioner's Office
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OAIC Privacy Fact Sheets - Australian privacy guide