Cookie Policy | Healthbalancenews Belgium

Understanding Cookies

This Cookie Policy explains how Health Balance News uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (healthbalancenews.info). Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our editorial content and improve your browsing experience.

We are committed to transparency regarding our data practices. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of our site.

Necessity: Required | Duration: Session to 1 year

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content by collecting data about page views, scroll depth, time spent on pages, and user navigation patterns. This information helps us improve our editorial platform and content delivery.

Necessity: Optional | Duration: 6 months to 2 years

Analytical Cookies

We use analytical tools to gather insights about content performance, reader demographics, and article engagement. These cookies help our editorial team understand which health and wellness topics resonate most with our audience.

Necessity: Optional | Duration: 2 years

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable personalized features such as remembering your preferences, language selection, font size adjustments, and saved articles for your reading list.

Necessity: Optional | Duration: 1 year

Advertising & Marketing Cookies

We use advertising cookies to display relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our outreach efforts. These cookies help us understand audience interests without personal identification.

Necessity: Optional | Duration: 1-2 years

How We Use Cookies

Improving User Experience: Customizing your browsing experience based on your preferences and reading habits
Content Performance Analysis: Measuring which articles, topics, and features engage our readers most effectively
Website Optimization: Identifying and fixing technical issues to ensure smooth website performance
Security: Protecting our platform from fraud and unauthorized access
Editorial Insights: Understanding audience demographics and interests to guide our content strategy
Relevant Recommendations: Suggesting articles and topics that align with your interests

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Controls

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

View cookies stored on your device
Delete individual cookies or all cookies
Block new cookies from being created
Receive warnings before cookies are set

Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact website functionality.

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific cookie categories:

Performance & Analytics cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality
Advertising cookies can be managed through your browser privacy settings
Functional cookies can be disabled, though some personalization features may not work

Cookie Preferences: You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website or accessing your browser's privacy settings.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
SESSIONID	Essential	Session	User authentication and session management
CSRF_TOKEN	Essential	Session	Security protection against cross-site attacks
_ga	Analytical	2 years	Google Analytics - user identification
_gid	Analytical	24 hours	Google Analytics - session tracking
_gat	Analytical	1 minute	Google Analytics - throttling requests
user_preferences	Functional	1 year	Language, font size, theme preferences
saved_articles	Functional	1 year	Saved reading list
content_engagement	Performance	6 months	Article view tracking, scroll depth
ad_preference	Advertising	1 year	Content relevance and ad performance
cookie_consent	Essential	1 year	Cookie preference settings

Third-Party Services

Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about how readers interact with our content.

Google Privacy Policy

Google Ads

Used to display relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness across our platform.

Google Ads Policy

Social Media Platforms

When you interact with social media plugins on our site (share buttons, embedded content), those platforms may set their own cookies.

Data Protection & Privacy

Health Balance News respects your privacy and adheres to applicable data protection regulations. The information collected through cookies is:

Stored securely with industry-standard encryption
Used only for the purposes described in this policy
Not sold or shared with unaffiliated third parties without consent
Retained only for as long as necessary

For detailed information about our data handling practices, please refer to our Privacy & Disclaimer page.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie practices or how we handle your data, our editorial team is happy to help.

Contact Us: Send your questions to our content team at our editorial office.

Location: Rue Neuve 185, Namur

For more information about our editorial practices, visit our main pages:

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, when necessary, through email notification.

Your continued use of Health Balance News following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

Last Updated: January 2024