Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Understanding Our Cookie Use
Wellnesscoachfinder uses cookies to enhance your experience on our informational platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our content, improve our editorial offerings, and remember your preferences.
This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them. We are committed to transparency about our data practices.
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.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable you to navigate our content, access articles, and use core features. Without these cookies, our platform cannot function properly.
Examples: Session tokens, security tokens, language preference, CSRF protection
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform. They collect anonymous data about page views, article engagement, and user behavior to help our editorial team improve content quality and site performance.
Examples: Google Analytics, page load times, scroll depth, article popularity metrics
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices when you visit our site. They allow us to personalize your experience, such as remembering which articles you've bookmarked or your content preferences.
Examples: Reading history, saved articles, layout preferences, theme settings
Marketing Cookies
We use these cookies to deliver relevant content recommendations and understand content engagement trends. This helps us create better editorial content aligned with reader interests.
Examples: Content recommendations, article category interests, engagement tracking
How We Use Cookies
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Content Personalization
To recommend articles and wellness topics based on your reading patterns and interests.
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Analytics & Insights
To measure which articles resonate with readers, understand user behavior, and improve our editorial strategy.
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User Experience
To remember your preferences, maintain your session, and ensure the platform works smoothly across devices.
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Security
To protect against fraud, maintain account security, and ensure a safe browsing experience.
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Platform Optimization
To identify technical issues, monitor site performance, and enhance overall platform functionality.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| wcf_session | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and authentication |
| wcf_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Stores user preferences and display settings |
| wcf_reading_history | Functional | 6 months | Tracks articles read for personalization |
| _ga | Performance | 2 years | Google Analytics - user identification |
| _gid | Performance | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| _gat | Performance | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request throttling |
| wcf_content_interests | Marketing | 1 year | Content category preferences for recommendations |
| wcf_csrf_token | Essential | Session | Cross-site request forgery protection |
| wcf_language | Essential | 1 year | User language preference |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- • 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 > Clear browsing data > Cookies
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit Wellnesscoachfinder, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings panel.
Opting Out of Analytics
If you prefer not to have your data collected for analytics purposes, you can:
- • Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- • Use your browser's "Do Not Track" feature
- • Opt out of non-essential cookies through our cookie preferences
Note: Disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of our platform and your ability to access certain features.
Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies on our platform to deliver analytics, content recommendations, and other services. These providers include:
Google Analytics
Collects anonymous data about site traffic and user behavior. See their privacy policy.
Content Recommendation Services
Third-party providers help personalize article recommendations based on your reading behavior.
These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than providing services to Wellnesscoachfinder.
Data Protection & Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. All data collected through cookies is:
- ✓ Securely stored with encryption and access controls
- ✓ Used only for stated purposes as outlined in this policy
- ✓ Retained only as long as necessary for the specified purpose
- ✓ Never sold to third parties for marketing purposes
- ✓ Compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations
For more information about how we handle personal data, please review our Privacy Statement.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Wellnesscoachfinder after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or how we use data, our editorial team is here to help.
Wellnesscoachfinder Editorial Team
Silom Road 31, Chiang Mai, Thailand
For content questions: [email protected]