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Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This policy explains how Vital Hair Strength Care uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies cannot execute code or transmit viruses—they are simple data files.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
- First-party cookies: Set by our domain
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
Examples: Authentication, security tokens, CSRF protection
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect anonymized information about how readers interact with our content, helping us understand which articles resonate and how we can improve site performance.
Examples: Page load times, scroll depth, popular articles, device types
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized reading experience.
Examples: Theme preference (dark/light mode), language selection, article bookmarks, reading history
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics services to measure website traffic and reader engagement. This data helps our editorial team understand audience interests and improve content.
Examples: Google Analytics, visitor sessions, article views, geography data
How We Use Cookies
Improving User Experience
We use cookies to remember your preferences, such as language and theme settings, so you don't have to reset them on each visit.
Understanding Reader Behavior
Analytics cookies help us track which articles are most popular, how long readers spend on content, and which topics deserve more coverage.
Security and Authentication
Essential cookies protect your account and ensure secure browsing on our platform.
Site Performance
We monitor page load times and technical issues through performance cookies to ensure a smooth reading experience.
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics tracking |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session tracking |
| theme_preference | Functional | 1 year | Remembers dark/light mode choice |
| language | Functional | 1 year | Stores language preference |
| session_token | Essential | Session | User authentication and security |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | CSRF attack prevention |
| reading_history | Functional | 90 days | Tracks recently read articles |
| perf_metrics | Performance | Session | Page load and performance data |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set. You can typically manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies to enjoy the full experience
- Customize your preferences for each cookie category
- Reject non-essential cookies (essential cookies will still be used)
Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect Do Not Track signals from your browser. If you enable DNT, we limit analytics collection, though essential cookies remain active for security and functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use the following external services that set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Analyzes website traffic and reader engagement. Privacy Policy
Google Fonts
Provides typography for our site. Privacy Policy
Cloudflare
Provides content delivery and security services. Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Rights
Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have the right to:
- Access what personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
- Withdraw consent for cookies at any time
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights or for privacy questions, contact us at: [email protected]
Policy Updates
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be announced on our site. Your continued use of Vital Hair Strength Care after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
Have Questions?
For questions about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact our editorial team:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Market Street 11, Edinburgh
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Market Street 11, Edinburgh