This Cookie Policy explains how Vitamin Wellness Core uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (vitaminwellnesscore.info). We are committed to transparency about our data practices and your privacy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites function more effectively and to provide information to the website owners.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage mechanisms that track your interactions with our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.

Duration: Session-based or up to 1 year

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. These cookies help us measure website traffic, identify popular articles, and improve our content offerings based on reader behavior.

Duration: Up to 2 years

3. Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings, font size, and reading preferences. They enhance your user experience by personalizing how content is displayed to you.

Duration: Up to 1 year

4. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as sharing articles on social media, adding content to reading lists, and remembering your reader profile across visits.

Duration: Up to 1 year

5. Targeting & Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your reading patterns and interests to help display relevant content recommendations. They may also be used by advertising partners to show relevant content based on your editorial interests.

Duration: Up to 2 years

How We Use Cookies

✓ Content Analysis: Understanding which articles and topics resonate most with our readers
✓ Website Performance: Monitoring site speed, functionality, and user experience
✓ Personalization: Recommending relevant editorial content based on reading history
✓ Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
✓ Audience Insights: Gaining aggregated insights into reader demographics and interests
✓ Content Improvement: Using feedback to enhance our editorial offerings

Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website:

Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and user behavior to help us understand reader engagement

Social Media Platforms: Enable sharing functionality and social media integration

Content Delivery Networks: Improve website speed and performance globally

Advertising Partners: Display relevant content recommendations based on editorial interests

These third-party providers have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We recommend reviewing their policies directly.

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or in bulk
• Disable cookies for specific websites or all websites
• Set preferences for third-party cookies

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.

Browser Instructions

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data

Opt-Out Options

You can opt-out of certain tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On
• Network Advertising Initiative: Visit optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit optout.aboutads.info

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
_ga	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics: User identification
_ga_ID	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics: Session tracking
_gid	Analytics	24 hours	Google Analytics: Session identification
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session	Website session management
_hjid	Performance	1 year	Hotjar: User session tracking
locale	Preference	1 year	Language and locale preferences
reader_theme	Preference	1 year	Reading theme preference (light/dark)
_fbp	Marketing	3 months	Facebook: Content recommendation
cookie_consent	Essential	1 year	Cookie consent preferences
reading_list	Functional	1 year	Saved articles and reading history

This list is updated regularly. New cookies may be added as we enhance our editorial platform and services.

Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under GDPR and similar regulations, we use cookies based on:

1. Consent: We obtain your explicit consent for non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner
2. Legitimate Interests: Essential and performance cookies necessary to deliver our services
3. Legal Obligation: Security and fraud prevention cookies required by law

Your Data Protection Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request information about cookies and personal data we store
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information about your preferences
• Erasure: Request deletion of cookies and associated data (where legally permitted)
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data and cookies
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of non-essential cookies at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact our editorial team at [email protected]

Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals. Vitamin Wellness Core respects your privacy choices and recommends using the cookie management controls outlined in this policy to customize your tracking preferences.

Changes to This 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 material changes by posting the updated policy here with a new "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact our editorial team:

Vitamin Wellness Core

Park Road 10

Edinburgh

Email: [email protected]

Response time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 10 business days.

Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your data, please review:

Disclaimer – Important legal information about our editorial content

Frequently Asked Questions – Common questions about our platform

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