Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Thorne uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website (thorne.com).
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help a site remember information about your visit — such as preferences, session state, or whether you've accepted analytics cookies.
Cookies can be first-party (set by thorne.com) or third-party (set by a service we use). They can be session cookies (expire when you close the browser) or persistent cookies (remain for a set period or until you delete them).
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage, session storage, tags, and browser or device identifiers for similar purposes. This policy uses "cookies" to refer to all of these for simplicity.
Why we use cookies
We use cookies for three main reasons:
- To make Thorne work — security, stability, core site operation, and preventing abuse.
- To remember preferences — for example, your cookie consent choice.
- To measure and improve — analytics and performance insights, only when permitted and, where required by law, only if you consent.
Strictly necessary cookies
Required for the website to function. They support security, reliability, and core features. Because they are essential, they cannot generally be turned off.
- Keep the site stable and secure
- Help prevent fraud or abusive activity
- Enable essential navigation and request handling
- Remember your cookie consent preference
Analytics cookies (optional)
Help us understand how people use Thorne — what pages are visited, what features are used, and what needs improvement. Where required by law, analytics cookies are used only if you choose to accept them.
Examples include cookies like _ga (Google Analytics) which distinguish users for analytics purposes. You can inspect any current cookies through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.
Your choices
Cookie banner: When you first visit Thorne (or when required), you will see a banner allowing you to accept or reject analytics cookies. The current banner does not provide a granular advertising or personalization preference center. To change your saved choice later, clear Thorne site cookies in your browser settings so the banner appears again.
Browser controls: Most browsers let you view, delete, or block cookies. Look for cookie controls in your browser's Privacy or Settings area.
Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control: When this storefront receives a DNT or GPC signal, optional analytics, marketing, and personalization cookies are treated as denied for that request.
Google Analytics: Google provides options to manage analytics and advertising preferences, including browser add-ons that limit analytics tracking.
International visitors
Cookie rules vary by region. In many places, including the EEA and UK, analytics cookies require prior consent. Thorne aims to honour consent requirements by using a consent banner and, where applicable, Google Consent Mode.
Children's privacy
Thorne is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
Changes and contact
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Services means you accept the updated policy.
Questions about this Cookie Policy or your privacy choices? Contact us. See also Privacy Notice and Your Ads Privacy Choices.