Holistic Habits Core
Editorial Platform for Wellness & Lifestyle
Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Holistic Habits Core uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information to enhance your browsing experience while respecting your privacy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize your device on subsequent visits. Cookies are widely used to make websites function more effectively and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, understanding how you interact with our content, and improving your overall experience on Holistic Habits Core. You control whether cookies are accepted through your browser settings.
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, content access, and security features. Without essential cookies, certain services you request cannot be provided.
Duration: Session or up to 12 months | Can be disabled: No (required for functionality)
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our editorial content. These cookies collect anonymous information about page visits, article views, time spent reading, and navigation patterns. This data helps our editorial team improve article quality and content organization.
Duration: Up to 24 months | Can be disabled: Yes
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, text size, theme preferences, and saved articles. They ensure your experience remains consistent across visits without requiring you to reset preferences each time.
Duration: Up to 12 months | Can be disabled: Yes
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services for analytics and site optimization. These providers may set their own cookies to track aggregate user behavior across multiple websites. We do not control these cookies directly, but we require third parties to maintain privacy standards aligned with our policy.
Duration: Varies by service | Can be disabled: Yes (through browser settings or provider opt-out)
How We Use Cookies
- Content Delivery: Ensuring articles and multimedia load correctly and securely
- Performance Monitoring: Identifying technical issues and optimizing site speed
- Reader Behavior Analysis: Understanding which topics and article formats engage readers most
- User Preferences: Storing your reading preferences and saved articles
- Security: Protecting against fraud and malicious activity
- Content Recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles based on your reading history
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept only essential cookies, or reject non-essential cookies. Instructions vary 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, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions
Opting Out of Analytics
If you prefer not to share analytics data with us, you can disable analytics cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
Do Not Track (DNT)
If your browser has Do Not Track enabled, we respect this preference. However, most websites, including ours, still require essential cookies for proper functionality even when DNT is active.
Clearing Cookies
You can clear cookies from your browser at any time. This will remove saved preferences and may require you to reconfigure settings on your next visit. Clearing cookies does not remove your access to public content on Holistic Habits Core.
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies currently used on Holistic Habits Core:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains session security and user authentication |
| hhc_preferences | Preference | 12 months | Stores language, theme, and display preferences |
| hhc_saved_articles | Preference | 12 months | Remembers articles you have saved for later reading |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics tracking for aggregate user behavior |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session identification |
| hhc_consent | Essential | 12 months | Records your cookie consent preferences |
| hhc_read_history | Preference | 6 months | Tracks recently read articles for recommendations |
| hhc_analytics_opt_out | Preference | 5 years | Indicates user has opted out of analytics tracking |
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interest: Improving site functionality and understanding reader engagement with editorial content
- Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent through our cookie preference tool
- Contract Performance: Essential cookies are necessary to fulfill the service of providing our editorial platform
- Legal Compliance: Maintaining security and preventing fraud as required by applicable laws
If you are in the European Union, these practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
Data Sharing with Third Parties
We use third-party services for analytics and site optimization. These services may process aggregated data about your usage patterns:
- • Google Analytics: Analyzes page views and user behavior to improve content
- • CDN Providers: Deliver content efficiently while tracking performance metrics
- • Security Services: Monitor for threats and protect against malicious access
All third parties are contractually bound to maintain data privacy standards equivalent to our own. We do not sell personal data to advertisers or marketing agencies. Your data remains your own.
Privacy & Security
We are committed to protecting your privacy and the security of information collected through cookies:
- All cookies are stored securely and cannot be accessed by unauthorized parties
- Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated to prevent individual identification
- We use HTTPS encryption to protect cookie transmission between your device and our servers
- Your cookie data is retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes
For detailed information about how we handle all personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When significant changes are made, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, if necessary, by posting a prominent notice on our website.
Your continued use of Holistic Habits Core after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies, we welcome your feedback. You can reach our editorial team through the following channels:
Contact Information:
- Website: holistichabitscore.info
- Address: Station Road 136, London
- For content questions: Visit our FAQ page
We will respond to cookie-related inquiries within 10 business days. Your feedback helps us improve our editorial platform and respect your privacy preferences.
Related Pages
- Privacy Policy
- Disclaimer
- Latest Articles
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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