Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 20, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how gatstone.org uses cookies on our website. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, understand how you interact with our services, and deliver personalized content tailored to your family wellness needs. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use information to enhance your experience.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. These files contain information about your browsing preferences, login credentials, and usage patterns. Cookies help us remember your choices and provide a seamless experience across multiple visits. They are a standard technology used by virtually all websites to enhance functionality and user experience. When you visit our site, we may set cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. These files do not contain personally identifiable information unless you explicitly provide it during registration or account setup.

Types of Cookies We Use

We utilize several categories of cookies to support our family wellness platform and services:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security protocols. Without these cookies, certain functions would not work properly.
• Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to analyze how visitors interact with our site. They collect information about page load times, bounce rates, and user engagement. This data helps us identify areas for improvement and optimize site performance.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection, location preferences, and interface customization. They enable us to provide a more personalized experience during subsequent visits.
• Targeting Cookies: We may use these cookies to deliver relevant content related to family wellness, childcare solutions, eldercare coordination, and fitness programs. They help us understand which services and programs interest you most.

How We Use Cookies

Our use of cookies serves multiple purposes aligned with providing comprehensive family wellness solutions. We use cookies to authenticate your identity when you log in to your account, ensuring secure access to your personal information and family coordination tools. Performance cookies help us monitor site speed, identify technical issues, and ensure smooth functionality across devices and browsers. We analyze usage patterns to understand which family wellness services, after-school enrichment programs, and fitness classes are most valuable to our users aged 40-60 and their families.

Functionality cookies allow us to remember your preferences, saved programs, and customization choices, reducing the need to re-enter information. We may use targeting cookies to suggest relevant childcare solutions, eldercare coordination services, or family fitness classes based on your interests. These cookies do not identify you personally but help us deliver content that matches your family wellness needs. We never sell cookie data to third parties. All information collected through cookies is used solely to improve our services and your experience on our platform.

Managing Your Cookies

You have full control over cookie settings on your device. Most web browsers allow you to view, delete, and manage cookies through their settings menu. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types, or alert you when cookies are being set. However, disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of our website and prevent you from accessing certain features or services.

If you choose to delete cookies from your device, you may need to re-enter preferences and login information on your next visit. We respect your privacy choices and will continue to provide access to our family wellness information and resources regardless of your cookie preferences. For more detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please consult your browser's help documentation. We encourage you to review your cookie settings periodically to ensure they align with your privacy preferences. We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. Please check back regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies to support your family wellness journey.