Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide information about user behavior and preferences. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored there for various periods of time, depending on their purpose and your browser settings.

SereneCircle Network uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how our website is used, and provide personalized content and services. We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about our use of these technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control their use on our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. They are usually set in response to actions you take on our site, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of our website may not function without them.

Performance and Analytics Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, measure and improve the performance of our site, and understand which pages are most and least popular. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Functionality Cookies enable our website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region, and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

How We Use Cookies

Website Functionality cookies ensure that our site works correctly and provides you with a smooth browsing experience. This includes remembering your login status, maintaining your session security, preserving your form data as you navigate between pages, and storing your preferences for future visits. These cookies help create a seamless experience that adapts to your needs and preferences while maintaining the highest standards of security and privacy.

User Experience Enhancement involves cookies that personalize your interaction with our website. These remember your language preferences, accessibility settings, font size adjustments for better readability, and geographic location for relevant content delivery. For our mature adult audience, these personalization features are particularly important in ensuring that our website remains easy to navigate and comfortable to use regardless of individual needs or technical comfort levels.

Website Analytics and Improvement cookies provide valuable insights that help us enhance our services. We analyze visitor patterns to understand popular content, identify areas for improvement, track conversion rates for our programs, and measure the effectiveness of our wellness resources. This data helps us continuously improve our website design, content quality, and program offerings to better serve our community of active adults and seniors.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We work with trusted partners to provide enhanced functionality and analytics while maintaining your privacy. These may include content delivery networks that help our pages load faster, analytics providers that help us understand website usage, video hosting services for our educational content, and social media integration for sharing wellness tips and success stories.

We carefully vet all third-party services to ensure they meet our privacy and security standards. These partners are contractually required to protect your information and use cookies only for the specific purposes outlined in our agreements with them. We do not sell your data to third parties or allow unauthorized access to your personal information. All third-party cookie usage is designed to enhance your experience while respecting your privacy choices.

Cookie Duration and Storage

Session Cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These cookies are essential for maintaining your session while browsing our website, ensuring security during form submissions, and preserving temporary preferences. They contain no personally identifiable information once your browser session ends and are automatically removed from your device when you close your browser window or tab.

Persistent Cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them. These cookies remember your preferences between visits, maintain your login status if you choose to stay logged in, and help us recognize you as a returning visitor. The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, typically ranging from a few days to several years, with most expiring within one year of your last visit to our website.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have complete control over cookie settings and can modify your preferences at any time. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser, but you can typically find these options in your browser's privacy or security settings menu. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.

Cookie Consent Management on our website allows you to accept or decline optional cookies when you first visit our site. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link in our website footer or through your browser's privacy controls. We respect your choices and will not use non-essential cookies without your consent. Essential cookies necessary for website functionality will continue to operate regardless of your preferences to ensure basic site security and functionality.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or service improvements. When we make significant changes to our cookie usage or this policy, we will notify you through prominent website notices, email communications to registered users, or other appropriate means. The effective date at the top of this document indicates when the policy was last revised.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If you have concerns about changes to our cookie practices, please contact us using the information provided below, and we will be happy to address your questions and explain how any changes may affect your browsing experience.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to transparency and will gladly explain our practices, help you understand how to manage your cookie preferences, or address any privacy concerns you may have. Our team is available to assist you and ensure that your experience with our website meets your privacy expectations and comfort level.

You can reach us through the contact information provided on our website, by email, or by postal mail. We strive to respond to all cookie and privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours during business days. For immediate assistance with cookie settings or privacy preferences, you can also use the cookie management tools available on our website or adjust your browser settings according to the instructions provided by your browser's help documentation.