Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Yogabalancehealth ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website yogabalancehealth.info. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information.
Company Address: Queen Street 80, Glasgow
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function more effectively and provide information to the site owners about visitor behavior.
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that exist only during your browsing session and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period, helping us recognize you on future visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot function correctly.
- Authentication and login functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- User preferences (language, accessibility settings)
2. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. This helps our team improve article quality, optimize content layout, and understand reading patterns.
- Page view tracking
- Time spent on articles
- Content engagement metrics
- Anonymous user journey analysis
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your choices and preferences, enhancing your browsing experience.
- Saved reading preferences
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Content filtering and sorting choices
4. Performance Cookies
We use performance cookies to monitor website functionality and user experience, ensuring our platform runs smoothly for all visitors.
- Page load performance
- Error tracking
- Server response times
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Session | User authentication |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | Security protection |
| user_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Theme and display preferences |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics tracking |
| _ga_* | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics sessions |
| language | Functional | 1 year | Language preference |
| content_view_count | Analytics | 30 days | Article engagement tracking |
| accessibility_mode | Functional | 1 year | Accessibility settings |
How We Use Cookies
Improving Content Quality
Analytics cookies help us understand which articles resonate with our readers, enabling our editorial team to create more relevant and valuable content.
Personalizing Your Experience
Functional cookies remember your preferences, such as language and theme selections, so you don't have to reset them on each visit.
Ensuring Security
Essential cookies protect your account and prevent unauthorized access to your personal information.
Maintaining Website Performance
Performance cookies help us identify and fix technical issues, ensuring a smooth reading experience for all visitors.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Cookie Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Accept or reject cookies
- Delete cookies automatically when closing your browser
- Block specific types of cookies
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.
Cookie Settings by Browser
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 → Cookies and other site permissions
Do Not Track (DNT)
Many browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect DNT signals, some functionality may be limited when this feature is enabled, as we cannot distinguish between your preferences and tracking prevention settings.
Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Adjusting your privacy settings within analytics tools
- Using your browser's privacy mode
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use services from third-party providers that set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand visitor behavior and content performance. Google's privacy policy applies to their data collection.
CDN Providers
Third-party content delivery networks may set cookies to optimize page loading and performance.
Important: We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. Please review their privacy policies directly.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding cookies and personal data, including:
- ✓ Right to Access: Request information about cookies we use
- ✓ Right to Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
- ✓ Right to Delete: Request deletion of cookies and related data
- ✓ Right to Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority
Data Protection & Security
We take the protection of information collected through cookies seriously:
- • Information from cookies is encrypted when transmitted
- • We maintain strict access controls over collected data
- • Analytics data is anonymized to protect visitor privacy
- • We do not sell or share personal data with unaffiliated third parties
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Continued use of the website following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our cookie practices, need to exercise your rights, or want to discuss your preferences, please reach out to our editorial team:
Yogabalancehealth Editorial Office
Queen Street 80, Glasgow
For content questions and feedback: [email protected]
We typically respond to inquiries within 7 business days.
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