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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

About This Cookie Policy

Wellnesscoachguide ("we," "us," "our") operates the website wellnesscoachguide.info. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how readers engage with our editorial content.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you wish to modify your cookie preferences, instructions are provided below.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information that helps websites recognize your device on subsequent visits. Cookies cannot execute code or transmit viruses—they are passive data storage tools.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve comparable purposes in tracking and enhancing user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic operations such as page navigation, accessing secure areas, and remembering your preferences for accessibility features. Without essential cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.

2. Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. They collect information about which articles are most popular, how long users spend on pages, and which features are frequently accessed. This data helps our editorial team improve content quality and user experience. Performance cookies are anonymized and do not identify individuals.

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as your preferred language, theme settings, or saved articles. They enhance your experience by personalizing the website to your preferences without requiring you to reconfigure settings on each visit.

4. Analytical Cookies

We use Google Analytics and similar tools to collect aggregated data about website traffic, user demographics, and content performance. This information helps us understand our audience and optimize our editorial strategy. Data is anonymized and used only for statistical purposes.

How We Use Cookies

Improving Content: Analyzing which articles and topics engage readers most helps our editorial team produce more valuable content.
Enhancing User Experience: Cookies enable personalized preferences, faster loading times, and smoother navigation.
Site Security: Essential cookies help protect against unauthorized access and maintain platform security.
Understanding Traffic Patterns: Aggregate data helps us identify trends in wellness topics and reader interests.
Technical Improvements: Performance metrics guide decisions about website infrastructure and optimization.

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Managing Your Cookie Preferences

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Browser Settings

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

• Refuse all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive alerts when new cookies are placed

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your browsing experience.

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Opt-Out Options

For specific analytics services, you can opt out:

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Network Advertising Initiative: Visit optout.networkadvertising.org

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we recognize this preference, browser-based DNT signals are not currently standardized, and we cannot guarantee that all third-party services honor this request.

Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of cookies used on wellnesscoachguide.info:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics tracking	2 years
_ga_	Analytics	Google Analytics session tracking	2 years
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management and user authentication	Session
wcg_lang	Functional	Language preference	1 year
wcg_theme	Functional	User theme preference (light/dark mode)	1 year
wcg_consent	Essential	Cookie consent preference tracking	1 year
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics session identifier	24 hours
wcg_saved_articles	Functional	Remembers saved/bookmarked articles	1 year
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics throttle rate	10 minutes

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Analyzes website traffic and user behavior. View Google's Privacy Policy

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Serves images, scripts, and stylesheets to improve page load speeds and performance.

Data Privacy & Security

We are committed to protecting your privacy. All data collected through cookies is:

Anonymized: Whenever possible, personally identifiable information is removed or encrypted.
Secure: Transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS) to prevent unauthorized access.
Limited Access: Data is accessible only to authorized team members for legitimate editorial and operational purposes.
Retained Appropriately: We retain cookies and data only for the period necessary to serve their intended purpose.

For comprehensive information about how we handle personal data, please review our Privacy & Disclaimer page.

International Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with relevant regulations including:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): For EU residents, we obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies and provide clear opt-out mechanisms.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California residents have rights to access, delete, and opt-out of cookie tracking under applicable laws.
Greek Data Protection Laws: As our editorial office is located in Heraklion, Crete, we adhere to Greek privacy legislation.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the website following posted changes constitutes your acceptance of those modifications. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Questions About This Policy?

If you have questions about our cookie practices, concerns about your privacy, or feedback about this policy, our editorial team is happy to assist.

Wellnesscoachguide
Stadiou Street 128
Heraklion, Crete, Greece

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