Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Introduction
Radiant Healthy Habits ("we," "us," or "our") operates the radianthealthyhabits.info website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how you interact with our editorial content.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our cookie practices, please adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of the site.
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 mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information that allows websites to recognize you and remember your preferences during and between visits.
Session Cookies: These expire when you close your browser and help us track your activity during a single visit.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period and allow us to recognize you on future visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and content delivery. Without these cookies, certain website functions would not work.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. These cookies help us track page views, article engagement, time spent on pages, and user flow patterns. This information allows our editorial team to improve article quality and content organization.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as language preference, theme selection, and content filtering choices. They enhance your user experience by personalizing the website to your preferences.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us measure website speed, functionality, and technical performance. They collect information about how efficiently pages load and whether users encounter errors, helping us maintain optimal site performance.
Marketing & Social Media Cookies
Third-party cookies may be set by social media platforms and advertising networks when content is shared or embedded. These allow social platforms to track engagement with our content across the internet.
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ Content Improvement: To understand which articles and topics generate the most engagement, helping our editorial team create better content.
- ✓ User Experience: To remember your preferences, language choice, and browsing habits for a more personalized visit.
- ✓ Website Functionality: To ensure security, prevent fraud, and maintain site stability.
- ✓ Traffic Analysis: To measure site traffic patterns and user demographics for editorial planning purposes.
- ✓ Troubleshooting: To identify and fix technical issues that may affect your browsing experience.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - user identification and session tracking |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - user session identification |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request throttling |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Session management and security |
| cookie_consent | Preference | 1 year | Records your cookie consent preferences |
| user_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Stores language and display preferences |
| article_history | Performance | 90 days | Tracks recently viewed articles for personalization |
| performance_metrics | Performance | Session | Measures page load times and performance data |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie management options in your browser's preferences or privacy settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings option typically found in the footer of our website.
Opt-Out Options
For Google Analytics, you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. Visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout for more information.
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access some features. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain embedded content from third-party services, including social media platforms and analytics providers. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device to track your interaction with their services and our content.
Common third-party cookies come from:
- • Google Analytics: Analytics and performance tracking
- • Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram (for shared content)
- • Content Delivery Networks: For optimized media delivery
- • Security Services: For fraud prevention and site protection
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they use cookies.
Data Protection & Privacy
The information collected through cookies is protected in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. We do not sell, trade, or rent cookie data to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data collected is used exclusively for:
- • Improving our editorial content and website functionality
- • Understanding user behavior and content preferences
- • Maintaining website security and preventing abuse
- • Complying with legal obligations
For more detailed information about how we handle your data, please review our full Privacy Policy on our website.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please reach out to our editorial team.
Radiant Healthy Habits
Kirchweg 63, Düsseldorf, Germany
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