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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Medical Disclaimer

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 that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our content. At Healthcorebalance, we use cookies to enhance your reading experience and gather insights about how our editorial content is accessed.

Cookies themselves do not contain personally identifiable information, but they can be linked to your personal data if you choose to provide it through our contact forms or feedback mechanisms.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, navigation, and access to our content areas. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Duration: Session or 1 year

Analytical & Performance Cookies

We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. They help us analyze which articles are most read, how long readers spend on pages, and which sections of our site are most visited. This information helps our editorial team improve content quality and relevance.

Duration: 2 years

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language selection, text size preferences, and display settings. They enhance your reading experience by personalizing how content is presented to you on future visits.

Duration: 1 year

Marketing & Social Media Cookies

These cookies track your interaction with social media platforms and help us understand the reach of our editorial content. They allow readers to share articles on social networks and help us track the effectiveness of our content distribution across platforms.

Duration: 1-2 years

How We Use Cookies

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Improving User Experience

We analyze how readers navigate our content to ensure articles are easy to find and access.

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Content Analytics

We understand which health and wellness topics resonate most with our readers to guide future editorial decisions.

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Personalizing Content

Cookies help us remember your preferences and suggest relevant articles based on your interests.

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Security & Fraud Prevention

Essential cookies protect our website and your data from unauthorized access.

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Measuring Content Reach

We track how our articles are shared and accessed across different platforms and devices.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
hcb_session_id	Essential	Maintains secure user session	Session
hcb_preferences	Preference	Stores language and display settings	1 year
_ga	Analytical	Google Analytics - visitor identification	2 years
_ga_*	Analytical	Google Analytics - session tracking	2 years
hcb_article_history	Preference	Tracks recently viewed articles	90 days
hcb_consent	Essential	Records cookie consent preferences	1 year
fbp	Marketing	Facebook tracking for content sharing analytics	90 days
_hjid	Analytical	Hotjar user identification for behavior analytics	1 year
hcb_article_views	Analytical	Counts article page visits for editorial insights	6 months
hcb_theme_mode	Preference	Remembers dark/light mode preference	1 year

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Cookie Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or be notified when a cookie is being set. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

▸ 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 > Cookies and other site permissions

Important Note

Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website. Analytical and preference cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality, though your experience may be less personalized.

Your Choices

When you first visit Healthcorebalance, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

✓ Accept all cookies
✓ Accept only essential cookies
✓ Customize which types of cookies you allow
✓ Change your preferences at any time via our cookie settings

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this preference, not all our third-party service providers may honor this signal. If you have enabled Do Not Track in your browser, you may want to also adjust your cookie settings directly.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses services from third-party providers who may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand how readers interact with our editorial content. Learn more about Google's privacy practices

Facebook Pixel

Tracks article sharing and audience engagement across social platforms. Learn more about Facebook's privacy practices

Hotjar

Provides heatmaps and session recordings to improve site usability. Learn more about Hotjar's privacy practices

Data Protection & GDPR

Healthcorebalance is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Your Rights

◆ Right to access information we hold about you
◆ Right to request deletion of your data
◆ Right to data portability
◆ Right to withdraw consent at any time
◆ Right to lodge complaints with data protection authorities

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about how we use cookies or concerns about your privacy, please contact our editorial team for clarification.

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