Curated Wellness

Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Healthymindbody ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at healthymindbody.info. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information.

Our Address: Mannerheimintie 21, Turku

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, tracking your interaction with our content, and helping us understand how visitors use our editorial platform.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage files that perform comparable functions.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)

User Choice: You cannot disable these cookies as the website will not function without them.

Performance Cookies

Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which articles are most popular, which pages are visited, and how long visitors stay on our content.

Duration: Persistent (typically 1-2 years)

User Choice: You can choose to disable these cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference, article reading history, and customized content recommendations.

Duration: Persistent (typically 6-12 months)

User Choice: You can disable these cookies, though some features may become unavailable.

Analytical/Tracking Cookies

Purpose: We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand traffic patterns, user behavior, and article engagement. This helps our editorial team create better content.

Duration: Persistent (typically 1-2 years)

User Choice: You can opt-out of analytical tracking through your browser or privacy settings.

How We Use Cookies

• Improving User Experience: We analyze cookie data to understand which articles and sections are most valuable to our readers.
• Personalizing Content: Cookies help us remember your reading preferences and suggest relevant articles from our editorial library.
• Website Functionality: Essential cookies ensure our site operates smoothly and securely.
• Editorial Analytics: We use aggregated data to guide our editorial team in creating content that serves our audience better.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: Some cookies help us protect against unauthorized access and maintain site security.

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookie preferences 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 → Cookies and other site permissions

Cookie Preference Center

Upon your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can manage your preferences at any time by revisiting this banner or accessing your cookie settings through your account (if applicable).

Opt-Out Options

For Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session	Maintains user session and security
hmb_consent	Essential	1 year	Stores cookie consent preferences
_ga	Analytical	2 years	Google Analytics - User identification
_gid	Analytical	24 hours	Google Analytics - Session tracking
_gat	Analytical	1 minute	Google Analytics - Request throttling
hmb_preferences	Functional	6 months	Remembers language and display preferences
hmb_reading_history	Functional	1 year	Tracks article reading history
hmb_search_history	Functional	3 months	Stores search queries for better recommendations
hmb_performance	Performance	1 year	Monitors page load times and performance

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain content or services from third parties, which may place their own cookies on your device. We are not responsible for these third-party cookies. Common third-party services include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and traffic monitoring
• Content Delivery Networks (CDN): For faster content distribution
• Social Media Plugins: For article sharing functionality
• Embedded Media: For videos and other multimedia content

Please review the privacy policies of these third parties for information about their cookie practices.

Privacy and Data Protection

Cookie data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other relevant regulations. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.

Our editorial team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency regarding data collection and usage practices.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review the cookies we use on our website
• Disable non-essential cookies at any time through your browser or our preference center
• Request deletion of cookie data associated with your account
• Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
• Exercise your GDPR rights, including data access and erasure requests

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website following any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, or if you would like to request information about your cookie data, please contact our editorial team:

Healthymindbody

Mannerheimintie 21, Turku

For content questions and feedback: [email protected]

We strive to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.