Cookie Policy

At Healthy Habits Simple, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

Website: healthyhabitssimple.info
Address: Kungsgatan 98, Uppsala

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies are widely used to make websites function properly and improve user experience.

Cookies cannot harm your device and do not contain personal information unless you actively provide it. They expire after a set period or when you clear your browser cache.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as:

Navigation between pages
Access to secure areas
Form submissions and security features

Duration: Session-based or up to 12 months

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. They collect anonymous data about:

Pages visited and time spent on the site
Links clicked and content engagement
Browser and device information
Traffic sources and navigation patterns

Duration: Up to 2 years

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to personalize your experience:

Language and region preferences
Saved article bookmarks
Reading preferences and content filters
Theme settings (light/dark mode)

Duration: Up to 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services to place cookies for specific purposes:

Analytics and traffic measurement
Content delivery optimization
Social media integration

Duration: Varies by provider (typically up to 2 years)

How We Use Cookies

1

Improve User Experience

We analyze how readers interact with our articles and content to make the platform more user-friendly and intuitive.

2

Measure Content Performance

Performance cookies help our editorial team understand which topics and articles resonate most with readers.

3

Remember Preferences

We store your reading preferences, bookmarks, and settings to personalize your next visit.

4

Ensure Security

Essential cookies protect the website from unauthorized access and maintain site security.

Our Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Maintains user session and login information	Session
cookie_consent	Essential	Stores your cookie preference choices	1 year
lang_preference	Functionality	Remembers your language selection (Swedish/English)	1 year
theme_mode	Functionality	Stores light/dark mode preference	1 year
bookmarks	Functionality	Saves bookmarked articles for easy access	1 year
_ga	Performance	Analytics tracking (Google Analytics) - anonymous user identification	2 years
_gid	Performance	Analytics tracking - session identification	24 hours
_gat	Performance	Analytics throttling to limit request rate	1 minute
traffic_source	Performance	Tracks how you found our website	6 months
reading_time	Performance	Measures article reading engagement	3 months

Note: This list represents our primary cookies. Additional cookies may be added as we expand our content delivery services. This page will be updated accordingly.

How to Manage Your Cookies

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

Accept or reject cookies when visiting websites
Delete existing cookies from your device
Block cookies by category (e.g., reject analytics but allow essential)
View detailed cookie information for any website

How to access browser settings: Look for "Settings," "Privacy," or "History" in your browser menu. Most browsers have a "Clear Browsing Data" or similar option where you can manage cookies.

Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit Healthy Habits Simple, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies - recommended for full functionality
Customize preferences - choose which cookie types to allow
Reject non-essential cookies - keep only what's necessary

Browser-Specific Instructions

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit:

Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store
Safari: support.apple.com/en-us/guide/safari/manage-cookies
Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/security/privacy

Third-Party Cookie Control

If you wish to opt out of analytics cookies from third-party providers, you can use browser extensions designed for this purpose, such as opt-out tools provided by analytics companies.

Important Information

Without Cookies

If you disable all cookies, including essential ones, some features of our website may not work properly. You may experience issues with navigation, article bookmarking, and preference saving. However, you can still read our editorial content.

Privacy & Data Protection

We take your privacy seriously. Our cookies do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or IP address unless you voluntarily provide it. All data collected is used solely to improve our editorial platform. For more details, please read our Disclaimer page.

GDPR Compliance

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swedish data protection laws. Your cookie preferences are recorded and respected. You can change your consent at any time through our cookie consent banner.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or technology. We encourage you to review this page periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or would like to provide feedback about your experience on Healthy Habits Simple, our editorial team is here to help.

Contact Our Editorial Team

For content questions and feedback:

Email us at: [email protected]

Address:
Healthy Habits Simple
Kungsgatan 98
Uppsala, Sweden

Read Our Latest Articles Frequently Asked Questions