Cookie Policy
Healthcounselpro Editorial Platform
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us understand how you use our content and improve your reading experience. Healthcounselpro uses cookies to track article engagement, analyze visitor behavior, and remember your preferences.
This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them. By continuing to browse our editorial content, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
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
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like page navigation and access to secure sections of our platform. Without these cookies, certain website features cannot operate.
Examples: Session cookies, authentication tokens, CSRF protection
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. We collect anonymized data about page views, article engagement, time spent reading, and user flow through our editorial platform. This helps our editorial team understand which topics resonate with our audience.
Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), visitor engagement metrics, bounce rate tracking
3. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices. We use them to remember your reading history, display preferences (such as font size or theme), and language settings to personalize your experience on our platform.
Examples: Language preferences, content preferences, display settings
4. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They allow features like sharing articles on social media, adding articles to reading lists, and tracking comments on our editorial content.
Examples: Social media integration, article bookmarking, commenting system cookies
How We Use Cookies
- • Content Personalization: Tailoring article recommendations based on your reading history and preferences
- • Performance Analytics: Measuring page load times, server response, and overall platform performance
- • User Engagement Tracking: Understanding which articles readers find most valuable and which topics need more coverage
- • Security and Fraud Prevention: Protecting your account and detecting unauthorized access
- • Content Improvement: Using aggregated data to improve article quality, layout, and navigation
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user authentication | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - visitor identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session identification | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - request throttling | 1 minute |
| hcp_preferences | Preference | Stores reader content and display preferences | 1 year |
| hcp_language | Preference | Remembers language selection | 1 year |
| hcp_theme | Preference | Stores light/dark theme preference | 1 year |
| hcp_reading_history | Functional | Tracks articles you've read for recommendations | 6 months |
| hcp_bookmarks | Functional | Stores bookmarked articles for reading list | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Essential | Cross-Site Request Forgery protection | Session |
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
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
Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This prevents your data from being sent to Google Analytics while you continue to use our editorial content.
Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for website functionality, but you can control analytics and functional cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website integrates with third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include:
Google Analytics - For website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
Social Media Integration - For article sharing functionality on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Content Delivery Networks (CDN) - For faster loading of images and media content
Comment Systems - For managing reader comments and discussions on articles
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand how they use cookies.
Your Privacy and Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your privacy. All data collected through cookies is handled according to applicable data protection regulations. We do not sell personal data to third parties, and analytics data is anonymized wherever possible.
For comprehensive information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our full Privacy Policy.
Read Our Privacy PolicyQuestions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie policy or how we use cookies on our editorial platform, please contact our team.
Last Updated: January 2024
This policy is subject to change. We recommend reviewing it periodically for updates.