Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
About Our Cookie Use
Vitalcorebalance is committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use information on our platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on vitalcorebalance.info, and how you can manage your preferences.
Our Address: High Street 92, Bristol
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our editorial content. Cookies are widely used by websites to enhance user experience and provide valuable insights into content consumption patterns.
Session vs. Persistent Cookies: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting website performance.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how readers engage with our content. They help us measure article performance, track popular topics, and identify which editorial sections attract the most interest. This data helps our editorial team create more valuable content.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings, dark mode preferences, and content filters you've applied. They enhance your reading experience by personalizing the platform to your needs.
4. Advertising & Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to display relevant content recommendations and to track the effectiveness of our editorial outreach efforts. They help us understand which articles resonate with different audience segments.
How We Use Cookie Information
- Content Analytics: Understanding which editorial topics, writers, and article formats attract the most engagement
- User Experience Improvement: Optimizing website performance and navigation based on user behavior patterns
- Content Personalization: Recommending relevant articles based on your reading history and preferences
- Security & Fraud Prevention: Protecting our platform and readers from unauthorized access and malicious activity
- Editorial Insights: Gathering anonymized data to inform our editorial strategy and content roadmap
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session ID | 24 hours |
| vcb_user_prefs | Functional | User display preferences (theme, language) | 1 year |
| vcb_session | Essential | Session management and security | Session |
| vcb_tracking | Performance | Content engagement tracking | 90 days |
| vcb_csrf | Essential | CSRF protection | Session |
| vcb_reading_history | Functional | Store your reading history for recommendations | 6 months |
| vcb_consent | Essential | Store your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On Our Platform
You can manage your cookie preferences directly through our platform. When you first visit, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Access detailed cookie settings to customize preferences
- Change your preferences at any time through the settings menu
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Enable "Do Not Track" signals
- Set privacy levels for all browsing
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features of our editorial platform.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content and services from third-party providers. These providers may set their own cookies on your device. We have limited control over these cookies. Third-party providers we work with include:
Service Providers:
- Google Analytics – For website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Content Delivery Networks – For efficient article and media delivery
- Embedded Media Providers – For video and interactive content
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers to understand their cookie practices. You can opt out of certain third-party cookies through their respective opt-out mechanisms.
Data Protection & Security
We take your privacy seriously and implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data. Our security practices include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security audits and compliance reviews
- Restricted access to cookie data with need-to-know basis
- Compliance with GDPR and relevant data protection regulations
Cookie data is only used for the purposes specified in this policy and is not sold or shared with unauthorized parties.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds:
Consent
We obtain your explicit consent for non-essential cookies through our cookie consent mechanism.
Legitimate Interests
We use certain cookies to pursue our legitimate interests in improving our editorial platform and understanding content performance.
Legal Obligations
Some cookies are necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Your Rights Regarding Cookies
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookie data:
- Right to Access: Request what cookie data we hold about you
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your cookie data
- Right to Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Right to Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact our editorial team with your request. We will respond within 30 days.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please get in touch with our editorial team.
Vitalcorebalance
High Street 92, Bristol
For content questions about our articles and editorial content:
[email protected]We review and update this Cookie Policy periodically. The date at the top reflects our most recent update. We encourage you to check back regularly for any changes.