What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. At Habitcorebalance, we use cookies to improve your reading experience, understand how our audience interacts with our editorial content, and ensure our website functions properly.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your language preferences. Without these cookies, you may experience reduced functionality when browsing our editorial content.

Performance Cookies

We use performance cookies to analyze how visitors interact with our website and articles. These cookies help us understand which content is most popular, how long readers spend on articles, and how they navigate through our site. This information allows our editorial team to improve content delivery and website performance.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized reading experience. This includes preferences for text size, theme selection, and article categories you're interested in following.

Tracking Cookies

Tracking cookies are used by third-party services to monitor our website traffic and user behavior patterns. This data helps us understand audience demographics and optimize our editorial strategy. These cookies are only placed with your consent.

How We Use Cookies

Website Functionality: To ensure our website loads correctly and all features work as intended
User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings for a seamless reading experience
Analytics: To understand how readers engage with our articles and editorial content
Content Improvement: To identify which articles and topics are most valuable to our audience
Security: To protect against fraud and maintain website security

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
session_id	Essential	Session	Maintains your session during website browsing
user_preferences	Functional	1 year	Stores theme, language, and content preferences
_ga	Performance	2 years	Google Analytics - Tracks website usage patterns
_gid	Performance	24 hours	Google Analytics - Distinguishes users for analytics
reading_history	Functional	6 months	Remembers articles you've read for personalized recommendations
cookie_consent	Essential	1 year	Records your cookie consent preferences
tracking_id	Tracking	2 years	Third-party analytics for audience insights (requires consent)
article_views	Performance	90 days	Tracks article engagement for editorial analysis

Third-Party Services

Our website uses cookies from third-party services to enhance functionality and analytics:

Google Analytics: Provides insights into reader behavior and website traffic patterns
Content Delivery Networks: Optimizes article and media loading speeds
Security Services: Protects against unauthorized access and malicious activity

Managing Your Cookies

Cookie Consent Preferences

When you first visit Habitcorebalance, a cookie consent notice will appear. You can:

• Accept all cookies to enable the full experience
• Accept essential cookies only to use basic website features
• Customize your preferences for specific cookie types
• Adjust your preferences at any time through our settings page

Browser Settings

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

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete specific or all cookies
• Block certain websites from setting cookies
• Enable "Do Not Track" features

For instructions, visit your browser's help section or the following guides:

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of certain tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Digital Advertising: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page

Note: Disabling cookies may impact your ability to access certain features of our website or enjoy a fully personalized reading experience. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic website functionality.

Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. We do not sell personal information to third parties and maintain strict security measures to protect your data.

For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We recommend reviewing this page periodically for updates. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website.

Last updated: January 2025

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy, please contact our editorial team:

Habitcorebalance

Station Road 22
Leeds, United Kingdom

For content questions or feedback: [email protected]