Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
About This Policy
Vitalbodybalance ("we," "us," "our") operates the website vitalbodybalance.info. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform.
We are committed to transparency regarding our use of cookies. This policy applies to all visitors to our website, regardless of how you access it or the device you use.
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, and are sent back to the website's server on subsequent visits.
Cookies serve various purposes, including:
- Remembering user preferences and settings
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
- Displaying personalized content and recommendations
- Measuring the effectiveness of editorial content
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and user authentication. Without essential cookies, our website cannot operate effectively.
Duration: Session or 1 year | Your choice: Cannot be disabled
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our website. They help us understand which pages are most popular, how long visitors spend on pages, and whether errors occur. This data is used solely to improve our editorial content and website structure.
Duration: 2 years | Your choice: Can be disabled
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, text size, and reading history. They enable us to provide a personalized experience tailored to your preferences across multiple visits.
Duration: 1 year | Your choice: Can be disabled
Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies use tools like Google Analytics to measure website performance and user engagement. They help our editorial team understand reader behavior, which articles are most valuable, and how to improve content quality. All data is anonymized and aggregated.
Duration: 2 years | Your choice: Can be disabled
Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies track your browsing activity across websites to display relevant content recommendations. These may be used to show you articles and information related to your interests when you visit other websites. Third-party networks may also use these cookies.
Duration: 1-2 years | Your choice: Can be disabled
Cookies We Use - Detailed List
| Cookie Name | Type | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Vitalbodybalance | Session | Manages user sessions and maintains login status |
| csrf_token | Essential | Vitalbodybalance | Session | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Vitalbodybalance | 1 year | Records user's cookie consent preferences |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics | 2 years | Tracks unique user visits and sessions |
| _ga_* | Analytical | Google Analytics | 2 years | Measures content engagement and user flow |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics | 24 hours | Tracks daily website visitors |
| lang | Functional | Vitalbodybalance | 1 year | Remembers your language preference |
| theme_preference | Functional | Vitalbodybalance | 1 year | Stores your color theme choice (light/dark mode) |
| reading_history | Functional | Vitalbodybalance | 6 months | Tracks articles you've read for personalization |
| _fbp | Advertising | 90 days | Identifies browsers for conversion tracking | |
| NID | Advertising | 6 months | Customizes ads based on browsing history | |
| ads/ga-audiences | Advertising | Session | Used for Google Ads remarketing |
How We Use Cookies
Our editorial team uses cookies to:
- Enhance usability: Make navigation intuitive and remember your preferences
- Analyze content performance: Measure which articles resonate most with readers
- Improve editorial quality: Understand reader interests to guide content strategy
- Ensure security: Protect your data and prevent unauthorized access
- Personalize experience: Show relevant articles based on your reading history
- Measure traffic: Count page views, unique visitors, and user sessions
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, or health records. We respect your privacy and use data only for improving our editorial platform.
Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Vitalbodybalance, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept only essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your choices at any time by accessing the cookie settings in your browser or our website preferences.
Browser Settings
You can control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies and their details
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Set preferences for different cookie types
- Enable "private browsing" mode to prevent cookie storage
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly without them.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to measure website traffic and user engagement. Google sets cookies to track your interactions with our site. You can opt out by visiting Google's opt-out page.
Facebook Pixel
Facebook pixels may track your behavior to help us understand audience engagement. You can adjust your ad preferences on Facebook's settings page.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Third-party CDNs may set cookies to optimize content delivery and measure performance.
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party providers. Please review their privacy policies for more information about how they use cookies.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your activity not be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals. Vitalbodybalance respects user privacy preferences, and you can manage tracking through your cookie settings and browser preferences as described above.
Data Security
While cookies store information on your device (not our servers), we take security seriously. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to protect data in transit. We implement reasonable security measures to prevent unauthorized access, though no online system is entirely risk-free.
For concerns about data security, please contact our editorial team through the channels listed in our disclaimer.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Continued use of our website following policy changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, our data practices, or this policy, we'd like to hear from you. Please reach out to our editorial team for any inquiries related to our content or website practices.
Vitalbodybalance Editorial Office
Calle del Carmen 48
Bilbao, Spain
Domain: vitalbodybalance.info
For content questions or feedback about articles, please visit our FAQ page or browse our latest articles.
Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your data and privacy, please review our related documentation:
- Disclaimer - General terms and editorial guidelines
- FAQ - Frequently asked questions about our content
- Latest Articles - Discover our editorial content
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This Cookie Policy is provided for informational purposes. Last updated: January 2025.