Cookie Policy

About Our Cookie Policy

Habitpowerbalance ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the habitpowerbalance.info website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform.

By accessing and using Habitpowerbalance, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our cookie practices, please adjust your browser settings accordingly.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and information about your visit.

Similar technologies include:

Web beacons: Tiny graphics used to track page visits
Pixels: Single-pixel images embedded in pages for tracking
Local storage: Data stored locally on your device
Session identifiers: Temporary data used during your browsing session

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and content delivery.

Status: Cannot be disabled (necessary for site operation)
Duration: Session or up to 12 months

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our content. They help us analyze site performance, identify popular articles, and improve user experience.

Status: Opt-in via cookie consent banner
Tools: Google Analytics, similar tracking services
Duration: 6-24 months

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection, reading preferences, and theme choices, to personalize your browsing experience.

Status: Opt-in via cookie consent banner
Duration: 1-12 months

4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

We may use these cookies to track content you've viewed and help deliver relevant editorial recommendations. They may be shared with content partners for content curation purposes only.

Status: Opt-in via cookie consent banner
Purpose: Content recommendations, editorial insights
Duration: 6-24 months

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Site Functionality: Ensuring the website operates smoothly and securely
User Experience: Remembering your preferences and language settings
Analytics: Measuring page views, bounce rates, and user engagement metrics
Content Recommendations: Suggesting articles and content based on your reading history
Editorial Insights: Understanding content performance for editorial planning
Security: Protecting against fraud and malicious activity

Cookies Used on Habitpowerbalance

Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on our platform:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
habitpowerbalance_session	Essential	Maintains user session for website functionality	Session
PHPSESSID	Essential	Server-side session identifier	Session
cookie_consent	Essential	Tracks cookie consent preferences	12 months
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - unique user identification	2 years
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - request throttling	1 minute
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - session identifier	24 hours
user_language	Functional	Stores your preferred language setting	12 months
user_theme	Functional	Remembers light/dark mode preference	12 months
article_history	Functional	Tracks articles you've read for recommendations	6 months
hpb_tracking_id	Marketing	Editorial content engagement tracking	12 months
content_interests	Marketing	Identifies article categories you're interested in	6 months

How to Manage Your Cookies

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit Habitpowerbalance, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change these settings anytime by clicking the cookie preferences button in the footer.

Browser Settings

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

View cookies stored on your device
Delete specific cookies or all cookies
Block cookies from certain websites
Enable "Private" or "Incognito" mode to prevent cookies from being stored

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Visit your browser's help documentation for cookie management instructions:

Google Chrome: chrome.google.com/settings
Mozilla Firefox: firefox.com/privacy
Microsoft Edge: microsoft.com/edge/privacy
Apple Safari: apple.com/safari/privacy

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this preference, website functionality may be limited if all tracking is disabled.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party service providers:

Google Analytics: For analytics and user behavior tracking
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For optimizing content delivery
Font & Media Services: For embedding fonts, videos, and images

We are not responsible for third-party cookie policies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

Data Security & Privacy

We take data security seriously. Cookies are transmitted using secure protocols (HTTPS) and stored securely on our servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

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

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last modified.

Continued use of Habitpowerbalance after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact our editorial team:

Habitpowerbalance

Church Lane 180

Glasgow

Email: [email protected]