Cookie Policy for Soma: Wellness & Meditation
Effective Date: 10.04.25
This Cookie Policy explains how Soma Meditation Ltd ("Soma", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our app (together, the "Services"). It applies to www.somameditation.co.uk and all associated domains.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website or use an app. They help us recognise your device, remember preferences, and improve performance.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Stored on your device for a defined period.
First-party cookies: Set by Soma.
Third-party cookies: Set by external providers like Google or Facebook.
2. What Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
a) Essential Cookies
These are required for our Services to function properly (e.g., keeping you logged in, navigating between pages).
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Services. These cookies collect data such as:
Pages visited
Session duration
Device and browser type
You can opt out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
c) Functionality Cookies
These remember your settings and preferences — like language, region, or whether you’ve dismissed our cookie banner.
d) Marketing & Social Media Cookies
We may use:
Meta Pixel (Facebook) for ad conversion tracking
Stripe cookies to track and complete payments securely
Other third-party tools for email, social media, or remarketing
These cookies may track your behaviour across websites.
3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we must:
Obtain your consent for all non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing)
Allow you to change your consent or withdraw at any time
4. How to Control Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser or device settings. Most browsers let you:
See what cookies are set
Delete cookies individually or all at once
Block or allow cookies by type or website
To find out more:
Please note: Disabling some cookies may affect functionality.
5. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be asked whether you accept the use of cookies. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie settings pop-up.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes to cookies used or to comply with legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
Soma Meditation Ltd
Hares Farm, Hares Lane
Hampshire RG27 8UL
United Kingdom
Email: sam@somameditation.co.uk