Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Daily Habit Balancer ("we," "us," "our," or "dailyhabitbalancer.info") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information.
By accessing and using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, 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 allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing history.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve comparable functions to cookies.
Cookies are widely used in web technology and help improve your browsing experience by personalizing content and analyzing website performance.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering user preferences related to website functionality.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve website performance and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics, page load times, error tracking
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may remember language preferences, theme selections, or other customizable settings.
Examples: Language preference, dark mode toggle, content preferences
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to display relevant content and articles. They help us understand which editorial content resonates with our audience.
Examples: Content engagement tracking, article recommendations
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ Enhancing user experience: Remembering your preferences and customization settings to personalize your visit
- ✓ Analytics and insights: Understanding visitor behavior, traffic patterns, and content performance to improve our editorial offerings
- ✓ Content recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles and topics based on your browsing history
- ✓ Security: Protecting our website and users from fraud and unauthorized access
- ✓ Website functionality: Ensuring all features of our platform work correctly
Cookie List and Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Session management and user authentication |
| _ga | Performance | 2 years | Google Analytics user identification |
| _gid | Performance | 24 hours | Google Analytics session tracking |
| _gat | Performance | 1 minute | Google Analytics request throttling |
| theme_preference | Functional | 1 year | User theme selection (light/dark mode) |
| language_pref | Functional | 1 year | User language preference |
| content_history | Marketing | 90 days | Tracking recently viewed articles for recommendations |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Recording user cookie consent preferences |
| secure_token | Essential | Session | Security and CSRF protection |
Note: Cookie names, duration, and purposes may vary based on website updates and third-party service integrations. This list is current as of January 2025.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to:
- • Accept or reject all cookies
- • Accept only essential cookies
- • Be prompted before accepting cookies
- • Delete cookies when closing your browser
How to Manage Cookies by Browser:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies at that time. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us with content feedback about your experience.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to cookies we set directly, some third-party services may place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These services help us deliver analytics, content recommendations, and website improvements.
Third-Party Services:
- Google Analytics: Provides website traffic analysis and user behavior insights. Visit Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
- Content Delivery Networks (CDN): May place cookies to optimize content delivery and performance.
- Advertising Networks: Used for measuring content relevance and improving editorial targeting.
We do not control third-party cookies. Refer to their respective privacy policies for information on how they use cookies.
Data Protection and Security
We take the protection of your data seriously. The information collected through cookies is:
- ✓ Processed in compliance with applicable data protection regulations
- ✓ Protected using industry-standard security measures
- ✓ Not shared with unauthorized third parties
- ✓ Used only for the purposes outlined in this policy
For more information about how we handle personal data generally, please refer to our Privacy Information.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- • Control which cookies are stored on your device through browser settings
- • Withdraw or modify your cookie consent at any time
- • Request information about cookies we use
- • Delete cookies from your device
Note: Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality and your browsing experience. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was most recently revised.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. Continued use of our website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, concerns about our use of cookies, or feedback about your browsing experience on our website, our editorial team welcomes your input.
Contact Information:
Address: Park Road 144, Birmingham
Domain: dailyhabitbalancer.info
For content feedback or policy questions, please visit our FAQ page or browse our articles for more information.
Quick Reference: Cookie Categories
Essential
Required for site functionality. Cannot be disabled.
Performance
Anonymous analytics and site improvement.