Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide useful information to site owners.
There are two main types of cookies:
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, or until you delete them manually.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by a third-party service embedded within the site (third-party cookies).
How We Use Cookies
Orchid Wellness uses cookies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account and remember your display preferences
- Save your commenting details so you do not have to re-enter them on each visit
- Maintain the contents of your cart while you browse our site
- Detect whether your browser accepts cookies (a one-time, data-free check)
- Support the functionality of embedded content and third-party tools we use to run the site
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can make improvements
We do not use cookies to track your activity across other websites or to build advertising profiles.
Cookies We Set
The table below describes the cookies set directly by this website.
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to having your name, email address, and website URL saved in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again the next time you comment.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| comment_author_* | Saves your name so it pre-fills the comment form on return visits | 1 year | Functional |
| comment_author_email_* | Saves your email address so it pre-fills the comment form | 1 year | Functional |
| comment_author_url_* | Saves your website URL so it pre-fills the comment form | 1 year | Functional |
When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. When you log in, several additional cookies are set to save your login state and display preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks that your browser supports cookies. Contains no personal data | Session | Essential |
| wordpress_* | Stores your authenticated login state for use within the admin area | 2 days | Essential |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Indicates that you are currently logged in | 2 days (or 2 weeks with "Remember Me") | Essential |
| wp-settings-* | Saves your screen display preferences within the site | 1 year | Functional |
If you edit or publish content on our site, an additional cookie is set that simply records the ID of the article you last edited. This cookie expires after one day and contains no personal data.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp-saving-post | Records the post ID of the last article edited. Contains no personal data | 1 day | Essential |
If you add items to your cart or proceed through our checkout, cookies are used to track the state of your session and cart contents.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Helps recognize when your cart contents have changed | Session | Functional |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Tracks whether items are in your cart so the header cart icon can update | Session | Functional |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Contains a unique code for each customer so that their cart data can be retrieved from the server | 2 days | Functional |
Your email address and cart contents may be stored on our server for up to 30 days so that your cart can be restored if you switch devices or return at a later date. Read our Privacy Policy for more details on how cart data is handled.
Third-Party Cookies
Certain tools and services we use on our website may set cookies from third-party domains. These are outside our direct control, and you should review those services' own privacy and cookie policies.
We may use web analytics services to understand how visitors use our site, including which pages are most visited and how long visitors spend on the site. These services may set their own cookies to gather this data in an anonymized form.
| Cookie | Service | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Identifies the user session and stores session information | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat_* | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rates to Google Analytics | 1 minute | Analytics |
For more information about how Google uses data collected through Analytics, visit policies.google.com/privacy.
Our online booking system and patient portal (OptiMantra) may set functional cookies when you interact with embedded booking widgets or log in to your account. These cookies support the security and functionality of those services. Please refer to OptiMantra's privacy policy for details about how they handle your data.
When you make a payment through our site, our payment processor may set cookies to secure your session and prevent fraud. These cookies are essential to the checkout process. Please refer to your payment processor's privacy policy for further information.
Embedded Content and External Services
Some pages on our website include embedded content from other sites, such as videos, maps, or social media feeds. When you interact with this embedded content, those third-party websites may collect information about you, set their own cookies, and track your interaction with that content.
This applies whether or not you have an account with the third-party service. The behavior is the same as if you had visited those websites directly. We recommend reviewing the cookie and privacy policies of those services if you have concerns about how they use your data.
| Service | Use on This Site | Type |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube / Google | Embedded video content | Third-Party |
| Google Fonts | Web font delivery for site typography | Third-Party |
| Gravatar (Automattic) | Profile images displayed alongside comments | Third-Party |
Managing Your Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in a few ways:
Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies through their settings. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this website and others you visit. Find cookie settings in your browser below:
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that some cookies on this site are essential for it to function correctly, including cookies that support login sessions and the checkout process. Disabling these may mean that some features of the site will not work as expected.
If you have questions about a specific cookie or need help adjusting your settings, please contact us. We are happy to help.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies on myorchidwellness.com, please reach out to us through any of the following:
3620 N Josey Lane, Suite 117
Carrollton, TX 75007
For information about how we handle your personal data more broadly, please see our full Privacy Policy.