Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Healthy Habits Advisor ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at healthyhabitsadvisor.info. We are committed to transparency regarding our data practices and your privacy rights.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our editorial content and improve your browsing experience. This policy details what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
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 data files created when you visit a website. They are stored locally on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) and are sent back to the website's server on subsequent visits. This allows websites to recognize returning users and remember preferences.
Similar tracking technologies include:
- Web beacons: Small, invisible images that track page views and user interactions
- Local storage: Browser-based storage mechanisms that persist data across sessions
- Pixel tags: Tracking elements used to measure content performance
- Log files: Server-side records of your website visits and activity
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as security features, page navigation, and access to secure areas of the site. These cookies cannot be disabled as the site would not function without them.
Duration: Session or 1 year
2. Performance Cookies (Analytics)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. We collect anonymous data about page views, article engagement, time spent reading, and user flow patterns. This information helps us improve article quality, organization, and content relevance.
Duration: 2 years
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a customized experience. This includes language preferences, content preferences, reading history within your session, and UI customizations. They enhance user experience without collecting personal identifying information.
Duration: Session or 1 year
4. Advertising & Targeting Cookies
If we display third-party advertisements on our editorial platform, these cookies may track your interests and browsing behavior to serve relevant content. These are typically set by advertising networks and partners, not by us directly. You can opt out of interest-based advertising through your browser settings or industry opt-out tools.
Duration: 1-2 years
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to support our editorial mission and enhance your experience on our platform. Our cookie usage includes:
- • Maintaining site security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
- • Measuring content performance: Tracking which articles resonate with readers and engagement metrics
- • Remembering preferences: Storing your language, theme, and content category preferences
- • Understanding user behavior: Analyzing reader demographics and content interests in aggregate form
- • Providing relevant content: Suggesting related articles based on browsing history
- • Serving advertisements: Displaying content-appropriate ads from third-party networks
- • Site optimization: Improving load times, navigation, and overall user experience
Detailed Cookie List
The following table details the cookies currently used on healthyhabitsadvisor.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hha_session_id | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and security | Healthy Habits Advisor |
| hha_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Stores language, theme, and content preferences | Healthy Habits Advisor |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - measures site engagement and page views | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - distinguishes users for analytics purposes | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | Google Analytics |
| hha_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie consent choices | Healthy Habits Advisor |
| hha_read_history | Functional | 90 days | Tracks recently read articles for content recommendations | Healthy Habits Advisor |
| _fbp | Advertising | 3 months | Facebook tracking for ad delivery and measurement (if applicable) |
Note: The cookies listed above may vary depending on third-party services we use. We may update this list periodically. If you notice any discrepancies, please contact us with your feedback.
Managing Your Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies on your device. Here are several ways you can do this:
1. Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block new cookies from being set
- Allow cookies only from specific sites
- Enable "Do Not Track" signals (though not all sites honor these)
Browser Instructions: Look for "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" in your browser menu. Search for "Cookies" or "Site data" to access cookie controls.
2. Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner appears. You can use this to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize which cookie types you allow
- Change your preferences later via our privacy settings
3. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
For advertising and tracking cookies set by third parties, you can use:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (Europe): youronlinechoices.com
Important: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the site from functioning properly. Performance and functional cookies enhance your experience but are not required for basic functionality. You can disable these without affecting your ability to access our editorial content.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, we'd like to hear from you. Our editorial team is committed to maintaining transparency about how we collect and use data.
Contact us for policy questions or feedback:
Healthy Habits Advisor
Griva Digeni Avenue 164
Limassol
For content questions and policy feedback: [email protected]
Related Policies & Disclaimers
This cookie policy is part of our broader commitment to transparency. For complete information about our practices, please review:
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Disclaimer & Legal Notice
Information about medical disclaimers and editorial standards
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Privacy Policy
Complete details about how we collect, use, and protect personal information
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our content and editorial practices
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of healthyhabitsadvisor.info following the posting of changes means you accept and agree to the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
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