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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Understanding Our Cookie Usage

At Vitalbodycheck, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our content.

Medical Disclaimer

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 files containing text that are placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit websites. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to tracking how visitors navigate our platform.

Note: Cookies themselves cannot harm your device and do not contain viruses. They are simply data storage mechanisms that help improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation, access to secure areas, and session management.

Status: Always active

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymized data about how visitors use our platform. This information helps us understand which articles are most popular, how long readers spend on pages, and which content performs best.

Status: Requires consent

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences on our site, such as language selection, text size, and content categories you're interested in.

Status: Requires consent

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to track visitor behavior and gather statistics about our platform's performance. This data is anonymized and helps our editorial team improve content quality and user experience.

Status: Requires consent

How We Use Cookies

✓ Improving Content: Understanding which articles and topics resonate with our readers to create better editorial content.
✓ Site Functionality: Ensuring our website works correctly and pages load properly for all visitors.
✓ User Experience: Remembering your preferences and personalizing content recommendations based on your reading history.
✓ Security: Protecting your account and maintaining a safe browsing environment.
✓ Analytics: Gathering aggregated, anonymized data about visitor traffic patterns and engagement metrics.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Controls

Most modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• Accept or reject all cookies
• Accept cookies only from specific sites
• Clear cookies from your device
• Receive notifications when websites attempt to set cookies

Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies in your browser settings, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to operate. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:

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 → Cookies and other site permissions

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this preference, we cannot guarantee all third-party services honor DNT signals.

Our Cookie List

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on Vitalbodycheck:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Maintains user session and login information	Session
vbc_preferences	Preference	Stores user preferences (language, text size)	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - tracks unique visitor ID	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - tracks session ID	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - throttles request rate	1 minute
vbc_content_history	Preference	Tracks recently viewed articles for recommendations	90 days
vbc_consent	Essential	Records your cookie consent preferences	1 year
vbc_perf_data	Performance	Collects page load times and performance metrics	30 days
NID	Performance	Google - stores user preferences and information	6 months

Third-Party Cookies

Our website integrates with third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Used for website analytics and traffic analysis. Visit Google's privacy policy for more information.

Content Delivery Networks

Our media files may be served through CDNs which may set cookies for optimization purposes.

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.

Data Privacy & Security

We take your privacy seriously. All personal data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other privacy laws.

✓ We store data securely using encryption protocols.
✓ We do not sell personal data to third parties.
✓ Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.
✓ You have the right to access, modify, or delete your data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where necessary, by requesting your consent. Your continued use of our website following changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Our Editorial Team

If you have questions about our cookie practices or content, please reach out to our editorial team:

Vitalbodycheck Editorial Team

Rue du Commerce 13
69000 Lyon, France

For content questions and feedback: [email protected]

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