Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2, 20261. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work efficiently and to remember your preferences. This policy covers cookies and similar storage technologies (such as localStorage) used on the Helena at SoBella Salon website.
2. Cookies We Use
We use only essential and functional cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking, or analytics services such as Google Analytics.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Storage | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hd_cookie_consent | Functional | Remembers whether you accepted or declined the cookie banner, so we don't ask again on every visit. | Browser cookie | 1 year |
| theme | Functional | Stores your preferred colour scheme (light or dark) so the site looks right on your next visit. | Browser cookie | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Standard PHP session identifier. Used to maintain state during your booking session (e.g., keeping your selected service active while you pick a date). Not used for tracking. | Browser cookie | Session (deleted when you close the browser) |
3. Third-Party Cookies & Services
When you use certain features, third-party services may set their own cookies or tokens on your device:
- Stripe — when you proceed to the payment page, Stripe may set cookies on the stripe.com domain to prevent fraud and authenticate the payment session. We do not control those cookies. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- OneSignal — if you opt in to browser push notifications, OneSignal stores a device token in your browser's local storage to deliver appointment alerts. No personal browsing data is collected. See OneSignal's Privacy Policy.
- Google Fonts — this Site loads fonts from Google Fonts. This may result in a request to Google's servers; Google may log your IP address. See Google's Privacy Policy.
We do not use Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, TikTok Pixel, or any advertising or behavioural tracking cookies.
4. Your Choices
When you first visit this Site, a banner will ask for your consent to functional cookies. You may:
- Accept — all cookies described above will be stored as normal.
- Decline — the
hd_cookie_consentandthemecookies will not be stored. Note that thePHPSESSIDsession cookie is strictly necessary for the booking form to function and will still be set.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:
Please be aware that blocking the session cookie (PHPSESSID) may prevent the booking system from working correctly.
5. Push Notifications
Push notifications are separate from cookies. If you grant notification permission in your browser, OneSignal stores a subscription token in your browser. You can withdraw this permission at any time in your browser settings (usually under Site Settings → Notifications) or by contacting us.
6. Do Not Track
We do not use any cross-site tracking or behavioural advertising, so our practices are consistent with "Do Not Track" browser signals regardless of how your browser is configured.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.
8. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Email us at support@i8o8.com.