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Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Healthcoreplan uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our content is used.
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, allowing our platform to remember your interactions and improve your experience on future visits.
Cookies are widely used across the internet and are essential for many websites to function properly. They do not harm your device and cannot contain viruses or malware.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security features, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our site would not work correctly.
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. They collect information about page views, article engagement, scroll depth, and time spent on specific pages. This data helps our editorial team understand which topics resonate with readers and improve content quality.
Duration: Up to 2 years
3. Preference & Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as your preferred language, text size, or content categories you're interested in. They help personalize your browsing experience on future visits.
Duration: Up to 1 year
4. Social Media Cookies
If you interact with social media buttons on our articles (sharing, commenting, or embedding), social media platforms may set cookies to track these interactions and provide you with relevant content.
Duration: Varies by platform
How We Use Cookies
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Site Functionality: Ensuring our website operates correctly and securely
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Content Analytics: Measuring which articles and topics attract readers and drive engagement
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User Preferences: Remembering your language choice, reading preferences, and customization choices
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Editorial Improvement: Understanding reader behavior to help our editorial team create better content
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Security: Protecting against fraud and maintaining a safe browsing environment
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
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| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Session management and user authentication |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - user identification |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| _gat_gtag_* | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request throttling |
| lang | Preference | 1 year | Remembers your language preference |
| theme_preference | Preference | 1 year | Stores dark/light mode preference |
| content_filter | Preference | 6 months | Remembers your content category interests |
| fb_pixel | Social | 3 months | Facebook pixel for article sharing analytics |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | Security token for form submissions |
Third-Party Cookies
We use cookies from third-party services to enhance our editorial analytics and understand reader behavior:
- • Google Analytics: Helps us track article performance, reader demographics, and content engagement
- • Facebook Pixel: Tracks article sharing and social media interactions
- • Content Delivery Networks: Optimizes the delivery of images and content to our readers worldwide
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We recommend reviewing their policies if you wish to learn more about how they use your data.
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:
- • View cookies stored on your device
- • Block certain types of cookies
- • Delete cookies from your browser
- • Receive notifications before cookies are set
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Site Data
- • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and other site permissions
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we acknowledge this signal, we cannot guarantee all third-party services honor DNT requests.
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- • Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- • Facebook: Adjust your ad preferences in your Facebook settings
- • Network Advertising: Visit the NAI opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org
Your Consent
Upon your first visit, we display a cookie banner informing you about our cookie usage. By continuing to use our website after this notice, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
You can modify your consent preferences at any time by adjusting your cookie settings through your browser or by contacting us with questions about our cookie practices.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Our Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact our editorial team:
For content-related feedback or questions about specific articles, you can also reach out through our FAQ page.
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