Cookie Policy
We believe in being transparent about how we use cookies. Here's exactly what we set and why.
Last updated: March 2025
Essential
Always active. Required for login, cart, and core features to work.
Analytics
Help us understand how people use Habit Nova so we can improve it.
Marketing
Show relevant content and measure ad performance.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — like your login session or cart contents — making your next visit easier and more useful. Cookies cannot run code or carry viruses.
2. How We Use Cookies
- •Essential functionality: Enable core features like your account session and shopping cart.
- •User preferences: Remember your theme, language, and dashboard settings.
- •Analytics: Understand which pages are popular and how visitors navigate the site.
- •Marketing: Show relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
- •Affiliate tracking: Track referrals and commissions through our partner programmes.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (always active)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| cart_contents | Remembers your shopping cart items | 30 days |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
| Service | Cookies | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga, _ga_*, _gid | Track website usage and performance |
| Hotjar | _hjid, _hjSessionUser_* | User behaviour analysis and heatmaps |
Marketing & Affiliate Cookies
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook Pixel | Track conversions and retargeting | 90 days |
| Google Ads | Measure ad performance | 30 days |
| Amazon Associates | Track affiliate referrals and commissions | 24 hours |
| Email Marketing | Track email campaign effectiveness | 30 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set directly by third-party services we use:
Social Media
- • YouTube (embedded videos)
- • Twitter/X (share buttons)
- • Facebook (social plugins)
E-commerce
- • Shopify (store functionality)
- • Stripe / PayPal (payment processing)
- • Mailchimp (newsletters & marketing automation)
- • Resend (transactional emails)
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Preference Centre
Control which cookies are active on your device.
Essential CookiesAlways on
Required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use Habit Nova (Google Analytics).
Marketing Cookies
Used to show relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.
Affiliate Tracking
Track referrals from links to our partner products.
Browser-level cookie controls
- •Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- •Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- •Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- •Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Opt-out links for specific services
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling non-essential cookies won't break the site, but some features will be affected:
- •Shopping cart: Items may not persist between sessions
- •Analytics: We can't use data to improve the site
- •Personalisation: Content recommendations will be less relevant
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our use of cookies, legal requirements, or third-party services. We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when we do.
8. Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies?
Email: privacy@habitnova.com
Contact form: habitnova.com/contact