Understanding Our Cookie Use

Body Balance Habit uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our editorial platform at bodybalancehabit.info. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

We are committed to transparency about data collection. Our cookie use is designed to enhance your reading experience and help us understand how visitors interact with our content.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They contain information that allows websites to remember you and your preferences.

Session Cookies: These temporary files are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period, allowing us to recognize you on return visits.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and security services. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

Status: Always active (cannot be disabled)

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our editorial content. We collect anonymized data about page views, scroll depth, time spent on articles, and which content is most frequently accessed. This information helps our editorial team improve article quality and content organization.

Status: Optional (you can manage these in your preferences)

3. Preference & Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices, such as language preference, text size settings, and reading history. They ensure your experience is personalized to your needs each time you visit.

Status: Optional (you can manage these in your preferences)

4. Marketing & Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services (such as analytics platforms and content delivery networks) that place cookies on your device. These help us deliver content efficiently and understand broader usage patterns. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or commercial purposes.

Status: Optional (you can manage these in your preferences)

How We Use Cookies

✓ Improving Content: Understanding which articles resonate with readers helps us produce better editorial content.
✓ Site Performance: Analyzing traffic patterns helps us optimize website speed and reliability.
✓ Security: Cookies help protect against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access.
✓ Personalization: Remembering your preferences makes your visits more efficient and enjoyable.
✓ Reading Experience: Tracking your reading history allows us to recommend related articles you may find valuable.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session	Maintains user session and security
BBH_prefs	Preference	1 year	Stores user preferences (language, theme, text size)
_ga	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics - distinguishes users
_gid	Analytics	24 hours	Google Analytics - session identification
BBH_reading_history	Preference	6 months	Stores articles you've read for content recommendations
BBH_consent	Essential	1 year	Records your cookie consent preferences
__cfruid	Performance	Session	Cloudflare security and performance optimization
cf_clearance	Essential	30 minutes	Cloudflare security validation

How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

On Our Website

When you first visit Body Balance Habit, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Customize your cookie settings (choose which types to allow)

Browser-Level Control

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:

• Block all cookies
• Allow cookies only from trusted sites
• Delete cookies automatically when closing your browser

Note: Disabling essential cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for optimal functionality.

Privacy & Data Protection

All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR. We are committed to:

✓ Collecting only data necessary for the stated purposes
✓ Maintaining data security with appropriate safeguards
✓ Not selling or sharing personal data with third parties for marketing
✓ Retaining data only for as long as necessary
✓ Providing transparent information about our cookie use

For detailed information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services that may place cookies:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand how readers interact with our articles and content. Google Analytics stores data on Google's servers. View Google's Privacy Policy

Cloudflare

Provides content delivery and security services. Cloudflare may place cookies for performance optimization. View Cloudflare's Privacy Policy

Font Delivery Services

We use external services for font delivery to optimize website performance. These services may set cookies or collect limited usage data.

We have no control over the cookies placed by these third-party services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly if you have concerns.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date above.

Your continued use of Body Balance Habit following any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or would like to discuss your cookie preferences, please contact our editorial team.

Body Balance Habit

Queen Street 35
Edinburgh
Scotland

Email: [email protected]