Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
At Mentalcorestrength, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We are committed to transparency about our data practices.
Company: Mentalcorestrength
Domain: mentalcorestrength.info
Address: Mill Lane 5, Edinburgh
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies are a standard feature of websites and help create a more personalized and efficient user experience.
Each cookie is unique to your web browser and cannot access other files on your device or read cookies created by other websites.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate our site, access secure areas, and use core features. Without these cookies, basic website functions would not work.
Purpose: Authentication, security, session management, website stability
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about page load times, bounce rates, traffic sources, and which pages are visited most frequently.
Purpose: Analytics, website optimization, performance monitoring
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience. They may store your language selection, text size preferences, or other customization settings.
Purpose: User preferences, customization, improved experience
Targeting & Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing behavior to display content and articles that may be relevant to your interests. They may also be used to measure the effectiveness of editorial campaigns and content recommendations.
Purpose: Content personalization, editorial analytics, audience insights
How We Use Cookies
Cookies We Use - Detailed List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains user session and login state | Session |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics - tracks visitor ID | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Performance | Google Analytics - tracks page sessions | 2 years |
| lang_preference | Functional | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| text_size | Functional | Remembers your preferred text size | 1 year |
| _fbp | Targeting | Facebook pixel - content insights | 3 months |
| content_history | Functional | Tracks articles you've read for recommendations | 90 days |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 2 years |
| utm_* | Performance | Tracks traffic source and campaign performance | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party providers to enhance our editorial platform. These services may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Provides insights into how readers engage with our articles
- Facebook Pixel: Helps us understand audience demographics and content reach
- Content Recommendation Engines: Personalizes article suggestions based on reading history
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies directly.
Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Consent Options
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and targeting
- Accept Essential Only: Only allow necessary cookies for basic functionality
- Manage Preferences: Choose which cookie categories to enable
Change Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Enable "Do Not Track" requests
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.
Clear Cookies
You can clear cookies from your browser at any time. The process varies by browser, but typically involves accessing your privacy or history settings. Clearing cookies will remove your preferences and log you out of any accounts.
Opt-Out Options
To opt out of specific services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook: Adjust your ad preferences in Facebook settings
- General Digital Advertising: Visit aboutads.info
Cookie Data Retention
The duration cookies remain on your device varies:
- Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically days, months, or years)
We regularly review and clean up old data. Aggregated analytics data may be retained longer for trend analysis and editorial insights. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or consent preferences.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding cookies:
- Right to Consent: You have the right to give or withhold consent for non-essential cookies
- Right to Information: We provide clear information about what cookies we use and why
- Right to Control: You can manage, modify, or delete your cookie preferences at any time
- Right to Withdraw: You can withdraw your consent for cookies by updating your preferences
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact our editorial team:
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
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