Last updated: March 18, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Wholeosophy.com uses, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
Session cookies
These are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They are used to keep you logged in or maintain your state as you navigate between pages.
Persistent cookies
These remain on your device for a set period of time (or until you delete them). They are used to remember your preferences across visits or to track behavior over time.
First-party vs. third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by Wholeosophy.com. Third-party cookies are set by external services we use (such as analytics or affiliate platforms) and are governed by those providers’ own policies.
Cookies generally do not contain personally identifiable information by themselves, but when combined with other data — such as an account login — they may be associated with you. Under California law (CCPA), cookie identifiers may be treated as personal information.
2. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit Wholeosophy.com, a cookie consent banner will appear. Non-essential cookies (analytics, affiliate, and preference cookies) are NOT activated until you give your consent.
You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of any page on our website. Withdrawing consent will not affect anything that happened before you withdrew it.
Essential cookies do not require consent as they are strictly necessary for the website to function.
3. Cookies We Use
The tables below describe the cookies currently in use on Wholeosophy.com by category.
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to operate. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. No consent is required for these cookies.
| Cookie / ID | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
| cookieconsent_status | Wholeosophy.com | Stores your cookie consent preferences so the banner does not reappear on every visit | Persistent | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID / session | Wholeosophy.com | Maintains your session as you navigate the site (e.g., form state) | Session | Session end |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Wholeosophy.com | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks | Session | Session end |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are popular, where traffic comes from, and how long people stay. This helps us improve our content. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie / ID | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors; used to calculate visit, session, and campaign data | Persistent | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state across page requests | Persistent | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users; stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | Persistent | 24 hours |
| _gat / _gat_UA-* | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate (limits data collection on high-traffic sites) | Persistent | 1 minute |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
3.3 Affiliate & Marketing Cookies
These cookies track when you click an affiliate link on our site so that commissions can be properly attributed. They do not serve targeted advertisements. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie / ID | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
| aff_id / ref | Affiliate network (varies) | Records which affiliate link was clicked so commission can be attributed to Wholeosophy.com | Persistent | 30–90 days (varies by program) |
| [Platform-specific] | e.g. Amazon Associates, ShareASale | Tracks clicks and conversions for affiliate commission purposes | Persistent | Varies by provider |
For full details on our affiliate relationships, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.
3.4 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings to personalize your experience. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie / ID | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
| theme_pref | Wholeosophy.com | Remembers display preferences (e.g., light/dark mode) if applicable | Persistent | 1 year |
| lang_pref | Wholeosophy.com | Remembers your language or regional settings if applicable | Persistent | 1 year |
The specific cookies on this site may change as we update our tools and services. We will update this table when that happens.
4. US Visitors & Cookie Privacy
There is currently no federal cookie consent law in the United States. However, California residents should be aware that under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), cookie identifiers may qualify as personal information if they can be linked to your identity.
We do not sell or share cookie data for cross-context behavioral advertising. California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. For full details, please see our Privacy Policy.
5. EU, UK & International Visitors (GDPR / ePrivacy)
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or Serbia, the following applies:
- Our legal basis for placing non-essential cookies is your explicit consent, obtained through our cookie consent banner
- Essential cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interests / strict necessity and do not require consent
- You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
- You have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data — see our Privacy Policy for full details
Our cookie practices comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR requirements.
6. How to Control & Delete Cookies
6.1 Via our cookie consent tool
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of this website. Changes take effect immediately.
6.2 Via your browser settings
Most browsers let you view, manage, and delete cookies. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:
Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
6.3 Third-party opt-outs
For analytics and third-party cookies, you can also opt out directly through those providers:
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads / personalization: adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: optout.networkadvertising.org
7. Do Not Track
Our website does not currently respond to browser “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. This is consistent with our Privacy Policy. We will update this section if our practices change.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the services we rely on, or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Where required by law, we will re-request your consent if the cookies we use change materially.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: contact@wholeosophy.com
- Website: wholeosophy.com
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5–7 business days.