Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. Daily Wellness Habits uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how you interact with our content, and improve our editorial platform. This policy explains the types of cookies we use and how you can manage them.
We are committed to transparency about our data practices. This page provides detailed information about each cookie we use and the purposes they serve.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and content delivery. Without these cookies, our editorial platform would not operate effectively.
Status: Cannot be disabled
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our website. We use this data to analyze page performance, user behavior, and article engagement patterns. This helps our editorial team understand which content resonates with our audience and optimize the platform accordingly.
Status: Optional - you can disable these
Analytical Cookies
We use analytical cookies to gather detailed insights about website usage, including which articles are most frequently read, time spent on content, and navigation patterns. This information helps us improve our editorial offerings and enhance user experience.
Status: Optional - you can disable these
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language preference, article bookmarks, or reading history. They help personalize your experience on our platform and make navigation more convenient.
Status: Optional - you can disable these
How We Use Cookies
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Content Optimization
Understanding which wellness articles and educational content are most valuable to our readers
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User Experience Enhancement
Personalizing your browsing experience and remembering your editorial preferences
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Traffic Analysis
Measuring website traffic and analyzing usage patterns to improve platform performance
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Technical Functionality
Ensuring our platform operates smoothly and securely for all visitors
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Feedback and Improvement
Using aggregated data to enhance our editorial content and site navigation
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics - tracks session activity | 24 hours |
| dwh_language | Functional | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| dwh_preferences | Functional | Stores your display and content preferences | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Manages your session during website visit | Session |
| dwh_consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| dwh_reading_history | Functional | Tracks articles you've read for personalization | 90 days |
| _gat | Analytical | Google Analytics - request rate limiting | 1 minute |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- 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
Cookie Consent Management
When you visit Daily Wellness Habits, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can update these settings at any time through our cookie preference center.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this setting, please note that it may affect certain functionality on our editorial platform, such as article recommendations and personalized reading history.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly. However, you can safely disable performance and analytical cookies. Functional cookies enhance your experience but are not strictly necessary.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies. We use these services to enhance your experience and provide quality content analysis:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track website usage and understand how readers engage with our editorial content. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data.
Content Delivery Networks
We use CDN services to ensure our articles and content load quickly for readers worldwide. These services may use cookies for performance optimization.
Legal Basis
Daily Wellness Habits uses cookies in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the GDPR and similar regulations. Our legal basis for using cookies is:
- • Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent through our cookie banner
- • Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our editorial platform and understand reader preferences
- • Contractual Necessity: Essential cookies are required for our website to function
Policy Updates and Contact
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Significant changes will be communicated to you before taking effect.
Questions About Our Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to provide feedback about this policy, please contact our editorial team:
Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your data, please review our related policies:
- Privacy Policy
- Disclaimer
- Frequently Asked Questions