Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Vitalsupport Health uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information.
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, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us recognize your device on subsequent visits and remember your preferences. Cookies do not contain personal information but may store identifiers linked to your browser.
Cookies serve various purposes including improving user experience, analyzing website traffic, and remembering your choices while browsing our editorial content.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of our site. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
Examples: Session management, security authentication, load balancing
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which articles are most read, where users encounter errors, and how long they spend on pages. This data helps our editorial team understand content performance.
Examples: Page load times, popular content tracking, bounce rate analysis
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your browsing experience. They allow us to customize content based on your interests and reading history within our platform.
Examples: Language preference, article reading preferences, theme selection
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how our content reaches and engages our audience. This information helps our editorial team create better, more relevant health information.
Examples: Traffic sources, article engagement metrics, reader demographics
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our website to provide additional functionality such as content delivery, analytics, and security monitoring. These are subject to their respective privacy policies.
Examples: CDN providers, analytics platforms, security services
How We Use Cookies
- • Improve Content Delivery: Analyzing which health topics and articles resonate most with our readers to provide better editorial content
- • Enhance User Experience: Remembering your reading preferences and site navigation choices
- • Maintain Website Security: Protecting against fraud and ensuring secure access to our platform
- • Measure Audience Engagement: Understanding how our editorial content performs and which topics require more coverage
- • Optimize Platform Performance: Monitoring site speed, functionality, and technical issues
Cookie List and Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESSIONID | Essential | Maintains user session and login state | Session |
| CSRF_TOKEN | Essential | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| user_preferences | Functional | Stores language preference, theme selection, and article interests | 1 year |
| reading_history | Functional | Tracks recently read articles for personalization | 30 days |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes user sessions | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| perf_metrics | Performance | Monitors page load times and performance data | Session |
| content_engagement | Performance | Tracks article scroll depth and reading time | 7 days |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- • View cookies stored on your device
- • Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- • Block cookies from specific websites
- • Block all cookies or receive warnings before cookies are stored
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:
- • Accept all cookies to enjoy full site functionality
- • Reject non-essential cookies and use the site with essential cookies only
- • Customize your cookie preferences for each category
- • Change your preferences at any time by accessing our cookie settings
Third-Party Tools
For specific third-party services, you can manage preferences through their platforms:
- • Google Analytics: Opt out using Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- • Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings (supported by most browsers)
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:
- • You may not be able to access certain features or remain logged in
- • Your reading preferences and personalized content recommendations will not be saved
- • Some interactive elements of our site may not function properly
- • Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for site functionality
Data Protection and Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR and CCPA. Information collected through cookies is:
- • Encrypted during transmission when applicable
- • Stored securely and only accessed by authorized personnel
- • Not shared with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent
- • Retained only for as long as necessary for stated purposes
For more detailed information about our data practices, please review our Privacy and Disclaimer page.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where required, by obtaining your consent.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact our editorial team:
Vitalsupport Health Editorial Team
Calle del Carmen 170
Bilbao, Spain
Email: [email protected]
For content questions and editorial feedback, feel free to reach out to our team.
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