Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Balanced Wellness Plan ("we," "us," or "our") operates the balancedwellnessplan.info website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
By accessing our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing behavior.
Cookies serve various purposes: improving your browsing experience, remembering your settings, analyzing site traffic, and understanding how visitors interact with our content.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to protected areas.
Duration: Session or persistent (typically 1 year or less)
Performance Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect anonymous data about page visits, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns to improve content and user experience.
Duration: Typically 1-2 years
Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, theme preferences, and saved reading history. They enhance your personalized experience on our site.
Duration: Persistent (typically 1 year)
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies allow us to measure and analyze website traffic and visitor behavior. We use this information to create better content and improve our editorial offerings.
Duration: Typically 1-2 years
How We Use Cookies
- Ensuring the website functions correctly and securely
- Remembering your preferences and settings for future visits
- Analyzing traffic patterns to understand reader engagement with our articles
- Improving content quality and editorial decisions
- Protecting against fraud and maintaining security
- Measuring the effectiveness of our written content and features
Cookie Reference Table
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | User session management | Session |
| bwp_preferences | Functional | Stores user preferences (language, theme) | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - user identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttling requests | 1 minute |
| bwp_read_history | Functional | Stores recently read articles | 30 days |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookies
You have the right to control cookie placement on your device. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You can also delete cookies from your browser.
Browser Controls
You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
- 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 > Clear browsing data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly, and you may lose saved preferences like article reading history and language settings.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses Google Analytics to analyze traffic and visitor behavior. Google may set its own cookies on your device. For more information about Google's cookie policies, visit Google's Cookie Policy.
We do not use advertising cookies or social media trackers. No third parties are permitted to set cookies on our site for commercial purposes.
Your Privacy Rights
We respect your privacy. Our use of cookies is minimal and focused on enhancing your reading experience and improving our editorial content. We do not sell or share cookie data with third parties for marketing purposes.
For more detailed information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. The date of the last update is shown at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, our editorial team is here to help.
Balanced Wellness Plan
Am Markt 94
Köln, Germany
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