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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Healthy Habits Nutrition uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information to enhance your browsing experience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They are widely used in web browsing to remember information about your visit, preferences, and activity. Cookies themselves are not harmful and do not contain viruses—they are simply data storage tools used to improve your experience.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage mechanisms that serve similar purposes to cookies. These technologies help us understand how visitors interact with our content and platform.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas of our site. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate effectively.
- Session management and authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing
- User preference storage for accessibility
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data about page performance, user behavior patterns, and technical issues. This information helps us improve our content and platform functionality.
- Page load times and performance metrics
- User interaction patterns and navigation flows
- Error tracking and debugging
- Bounce rates and exit pages
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable personalized features and functionality. They remember your choices and preferences to provide a customized browsing experience across visits.
- Language and region preferences
- User interface customization
- Recently viewed articles
- Reading history and bookmarked content
Analytical & Marketing Cookies
These cookies help us analyze website usage and measure the effectiveness of our editorial content. We use this data to understand audience interests, improve article quality, and optimize our platform.
- Google Analytics for traffic analysis
- Content engagement and popularity metrics
- Audience demographic information
- Article performance and reader feedback
How We Use Cookies
Improving Content Quality
We analyze which articles resonate most with our readers to guide our editorial decisions and produce more valuable content.
Personalizing Your Experience
Cookies remember your language preference, theme selection, and content interests to provide a tailored experience.
Ensuring Security
Essential cookies protect against fraud, maintain session security, and prevent unauthorized access to our platform.
Understanding Audience Behavior
We track how readers navigate our site, which topics are most popular, and how long users engage with our content.
Optimizing Technical Performance
Cookies help us identify technical issues, improve page load speeds, and ensure our website functions smoothly across devices.
Cookie List
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user authentication | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - user identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - request throttling | 1 minute |
| hhn_user_prefs | Functional | User language and theme preferences | 1 year |
| hhn_reading_history | Functional | Recently viewed articles | 30 days |
| hhn_consent | Essential | Cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| _pk_id | Analytics | Matomo Analytics - user identification | 13 months |
| _pk_ses | Analytics | Matomo Analytics - session tracking | 30 minutes |
| hhn_utm_params | Analytics | Track campaign parameters and referral sources | 90 days |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You have the ability to accept or reject non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their preferences or privacy settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Common browsers and their cookie management links:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. You can manage your cookie preferences through this banner by accepting, rejecting, or customizing which types of cookies we can use. You can update your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in our footer.
Opt-Out Options
For analytics services, you can opt out of specific tracking:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Matomo Analytics: Use the opt-out option available at the bottom of our website
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no universally agreed standard for recognizing DNT signals. However, we respect user privacy preferences and recommend using your browser settings to control cookie usage.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies to provide analytics, security, and functionality enhancements. These services operate under their own privacy policies:
Google Analytics
Google Analytics helps us understand traffic patterns and user behavior. Visit Google's Privacy Policy to learn more about their data practices.
Matomo Analytics
We use Matomo for privacy-focused analytics. Learn more at Matomo's Privacy Information.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
We use a CDN to deliver content quickly. The CDN provider may set cookies for performance optimization and security purposes.
Cookie Data Retention
We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the type and purpose:
Retained for the duration of your session or as long as necessary for security purposes
Typically retained for 30 days to 1 year
Generally retained for 13 months for Google Analytics and up to 90 days for other analytics data
Retained until you clear your browser cache or cookies
Your Privacy Rights
Right to Access
You have the right to request what personal data we hold about you. We will provide this information within 30 days of your request.
Right to Correction
You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
Right to Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations. This is often called the "right to be forgotten."
Right to Opt-Out
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.