Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Understanding Our Cookie Use
Wholefitnesspath uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Our website is an informational and editorial resource dedicated to providing quality fitness and wellness content. We use cookies to remember your preferences, analyze how readers engage with our articles, and improve overall site performance.
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 stored on your device when you visit websites. They contain information that helps websites recognize your device on return visits and understand how you interact with their content.
Technical note: Cookies are harmless files and cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device. They are commonly used across the internet to improve user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
Cannot be disabled. These are required for site operation.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to personalize your experience. They store information about your preferred font size, theme selection, or language preference.
Can be managed. You may disable these without losing core functionality.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. They collect anonymous data about page visits, article engagement, and reader behavior patterns.
Can be managed. Disabling these won't affect your reading experience.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to display relevant content recommendations and articles that match your interests.
Can be managed. You can opt out of personalized content recommendations.
How We Use Cookies
- Remembering preferences: We store your reading preferences, display settings, and article bookmarks
- Improving content: We analyze which articles readers find most valuable to guide our editorial team
- Personalizing recommendations: We suggest relevant articles based on your reading history
- Security: We use cookies to detect and prevent fraudulent activity
- Site performance: We monitor site speed and functionality to ensure optimal reader experience
Cookies Used on Our Site
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESSIONID | Essential | Maintains user session for site functionality | Session |
| csrf_token | Essential | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| user_preferences | Preference | Stores your display and reading preferences | 1 year |
| theme_choice | Preference | Remembers light or dark mode selection | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Tracks anonymous site usage for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Records unique visitor session for analytics | 24 hours |
| content_recommendations | Marketing | Personalizes article recommendations based on reading history | 90 days |
| reading_history | Marketing | Maintains record of articles you've read | 6 months |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Adjust Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- • Accept or reject cookies when prompted
- • Delete cookies already stored on your device
- • Block cookies from specific websites
- • Configure cookie acceptance by type
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the site from functioning properly.
Third-Party Opt-Out
To opt out of analytics tracking:
- • Visit the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension page
- • Configure your browser's "Do Not Track" setting
- • Adjust your browser's privacy settings
Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Wholefitnesspath, you'll see a cookie consent banner. Use it to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting our editorial team.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect user privacy preferences, our site currently does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can still manage cookies through your browser settings or our consent tool to limit tracking.
Cookies and Your Privacy
While cookies help us improve your experience, we're committed to protecting your privacy. The data collected through cookies is:
- Anonymous: Analytics cookies don't identify you personally
- Secured: We use industry-standard security measures to protect cookie data
- Limited: We don't sell or share personal data collected through cookies
- Controlled: You can access and delete your cookie data at any time
For complete information about how we handle personal data, please review our full Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Cookies
Our site may use services from third parties that set their own cookies. These include:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand site usage and reader engagement
Content Delivery Networks
Used to deliver articles and media efficiently
Social Media Platforms
May set cookies if you interact with embedded content
We're not responsible for third-party cookie practices. Please review their privacy policies for details on their data handling.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we'll notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of Wholefitnesspath indicates your acceptance of any updates to this Cookie Policy. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or want to discuss your privacy preferences, our editorial team is here to help.
Send us feedback about this policy:
Email: [email protected]
Wholefitnesspath Editorial Team, High Street 61, Glasgow