Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 1st Jan 2026
Welcome to YOU Urban Spa (https://www.you-urbanspa.com/). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. 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 to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be:
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Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
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First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting.
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Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by a domain other than the one you are visiting.
2. How We Use Cookies
At YOU Urban Spa, we use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as:
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Page navigation
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Secure access to booking systems
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Remembering items in your shopping cart (if applicable)
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Maintaining your session while booking a treatment
These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the functionality of the website.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information such as:
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Number of visitors
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Pages visited
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Time spent on each page
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Error messages encountered
This information allows us to improve the website's performance and user experience. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make to provide a more personalised experience, such as:
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Language preferences
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Region or location settings
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Previously viewed services or treatments
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission. They do not collect personally identifiable information but may track your browsing activity across websites.
2.5 Social Media Cookies
Our website may include social media features (such as Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok buttons) that allow you to share content. These features may set cookies to function properly and may track your interaction with social media platforms.
3. Specific Cookies We May Use
Cookie Name - Type - Purpose - Duration
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session_idStrictly - Necessary - Maintains your booking session - Session
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cookie_consent - Strictly Necessary - Stores your cookie preferences - 1 year
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_gaAnalytics - Google Analytics - Distinguishes users - 2 years
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_gidAnalytics - Google Analytics - Distinguishes users - 24 hours
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_fbpMarketing - Facebook Pixel - Tracks conversions - 90 days
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lang_pref - Functionality - Remembers your language preference - 1 year
Note: The specific cookies used may vary depending on the features enabled on our website at any given time. Please check back periodically for updates.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use, including but not limited to:
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Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and reporting.
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Booking Systems: For managing appointments and reservations.
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Payment Processors: For secure payment transactions.
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Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and advertising features.
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them:
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject all cookies
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Delete cookies when you close your browser
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Be notified when a cookie is set
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including your ability to book services online.
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
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Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
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Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
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Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
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Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.2 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Customise your preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer.
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using:
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Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
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Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
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Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
6. Cookies and Personal Data
Where cookies collect personal data, our processing of that data is governed by our Privacy Policy [Link to Privacy Policy]. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including:
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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for visitors in the European Union
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UK GDPR for visitors in the United Kingdom
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CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for visitors in California
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Other applicable local data protection laws
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through the methods described in Section 5.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
YOU Urban Spa
01 80 88 14 81
10. Additional Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you may find the following resources helpful:
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.
