Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
About This Policy
Herbal Breath Guide ("we," "us," "our") operates the informational publication at herbalbreathguide.info. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience as a reader.
By accessing our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function optimally.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us remember your preferences, understand how readers use our content, and improve the editorial experience.
Cookies are not executable files and cannot transmit viruses or malware. They are harmless data storage files that expire after a set period or can be deleted manually.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, language preference, and access to secure areas. Without essential cookies, some features may not work.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our articles and content. They track page views, scroll depth, time on page, and which articles are most popular. This information helps our editorial team create more valuable content.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices, such as preferred language, text size, theme preference (light/dark mode), and reading history. They enhance your personalized reading experience.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect data on how the site performs, including load times, error rates, and overall stability. This helps us optimize the editorial platform for all readers.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to track engagement with sponsored content and advertisements. They help us measure the effectiveness of our editorial partnerships.
How We Use Cookies
- → Improve Content: We analyze which articles resonate with readers to guide future editorial decisions.
- → Personalization: Remembering your preferences makes each visit more convenient.
- → Site Performance: We monitor technical metrics to ensure fast, reliable access to our content.
- → Prevent Fraud: Essential cookies help protect the site from unauthorized access.
- → Partnership Analytics: Understanding reader behavior helps us maintain valuable editorial relationships.
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Session | Maintains user session |
| language_pref | Preference | 1 year | Remembers language selection |
| theme_mode | Preference | 1 year | Stores light/dark mode preference |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics tracking |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session ID |
| reading_history | Preference | 90 days | Tracks recently read articles |
| ads_pref | Marketing | 6 months | Ad preference and frequency |
| font_size | Preference | 1 year | Stores preferred font size |
| perf_metrics | Performance | 30 days | Site performance monitoring |
Managing Your Cookies
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: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can adjust these settings anytime through our preference center.
Disabling Cookies
If you disable all cookies, some features of Herbal Breath Guide may not work properly. Essential cookies are required for the site to function, but you can opt out of analytics and marketing cookies while maintaining full access to our articles and content.
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted partners who may set their own cookies:
- • Google Analytics: Helps us understand reader behavior and site performance. Learn more at policies.google.com/privacy
- • Advertising Partners: May track engagement with sponsored editorial content.
- • Content Delivery Networks: Ensure fast loading of our editorial content.
These partners operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their terms for more information on how they use data.
Privacy & Security
Your privacy is important to us. Cookies store minimal personal information and are encrypted when transmitted. We never sell reader data and comply with privacy regulations including GDPR and CCPA.
For more details about how we handle personal information, please review our full Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Herbal Breath Guide after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact our editorial team:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Session Road 23, Davao