Cookie Policy
Website: mindshiftthoughts.com
Last Updated: May 16, 2026
Effective Date: May 16, 2026
⚠️ This document is a starting template. Please review it with a qualified attorney before publishing. If your audience grows to include significant EU/UK traffic, consider adding a full GDPR-compliant cookie consent banner.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience over time.
Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or access other information on your device.
2. How We Use Cookies
Mind Shift Thoughts uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging into your Pro account, adding items to your cart, or setting your preferences.
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Session cookies | Keep you logged in during your visit |
| Cart cookies | Remember items in your store cart |
| Security cookies | Protect against cross-site request forgery |
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site - which pages are visited, how long people stay, and where traffic comes from. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address (anonymized), browser type, pages visited, and time on site. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Site traffic and usage analysis | policies.google.com/privacy |
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as app preferences or display settings) to provide a more personalized experience.
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include:
| Third Party | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Usage analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Printful | Store and checkout functionality | printful.com/policies/privacy |
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to each provider's privacy policy for more information.
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
- Session cookies - deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies - remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you delete them manually
- Google Analytics cookies - retained for up to 2 years by default
5. How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Here's how for the most common browsers:
Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including your ability to log in to your Pro account or use the store.
6. Note for EU and UK Visitors
Our website is primarily intended for visitors in the United States. However, if you are visiting from the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights regarding cookies under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR.
If we identify significant EU/UK traffic in the future, we will implement a cookie consent management tool to ensure full compliance. In the meantime, you may control cookies through your browser settings as described in Section 5.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data practices. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: mindshiftthoughts@gmail.com
Business Name: Mind Shift Thoughts
Mailing Address: 1722 East Virginia St., Evansville, IN 47711
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed on May 16, 2026.