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Last Updated: December 2024

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The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and improve your browsing experience. At Balanced Wellness Guide, we use cookies responsibly to serve you better educational content while respecting your privacy.

This policy explains the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as:

Maintaining your session on the site
Ensuring secure connections
Remembering your privacy preferences
Protecting against fraudulent activity

Consent Required: No. These cookies are always active.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our editorial content. They collect information about:

Which articles are most frequently read
How long readers spend on each page
Which sections of the site generate interest
Overall traffic patterns and user flow

Consent Required: Yes. You can opt out at any time.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and settings:

Preferred language and region settings
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Consent Required: Yes. Functional cookies are optional.

Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted third-party services for content delivery and analytics. These services may set their own cookies:

Content delivery networks (CDN) for fast article loading
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Consent Required: Yes. You control whether to allow third-party cookies.

How We Use Cookies

Content Optimization

We analyze which wellness topics resonate with readers to improve our editorial coverage and create more relevant health and wellness information.

User Experience

Cookies remember your preferences so you can enjoy a more personalized reading experience each time you visit our platform.

Performance Monitoring

We monitor site performance to ensure our articles load quickly and our platform functions smoothly across all devices.

Security

Essential cookies protect your data, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain the security of your interaction with our site.

Cookie Inventory

Below is a detailed list of cookies used on Balanced Wellness Guide:

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
bwg_session	Essential	Session	Maintains your browsing session
bwg_privacy_consent	Essential	1 Year	Stores your cookie consent preferences
bwg_analytics_id	Analytics	2 Years	Tracks page views and content engagement
bwg_user_preferences	Functional	1 Year	Saves language, theme, and display preferences
bwg_reading_history	Functional	6 Months	Remembers articles you've viewed
_ga	Third-Party	2 Years	Google Analytics - measures overall site traffic
_gid	Third-Party	24 Hours	Google Analytics - tracks daily sessions
cdn_delivery_id	Third-Party	30 Days	CDN optimization for faster content delivery
bwg_accessibility	Functional	1 Year	Stores accessibility settings you've chosen

How to Manage Your Cookies

Changing Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize which types of cookies you allow
Change your preferences anytime in our cookie settings

Browser Controls

You can control cookies directly through your web browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
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Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Do Not Track (DNT)

If you enable "Do Not Track" in your browser, we respect this preference and limit analytical data collection. However, some essential functions may still require basic cookies for security and functionality.

Third-Party Services

To opt out of third-party tracking:

Visit Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Review individual service privacy policies for additional controls

Data Protection & Privacy

At Balanced Wellness Guide, we take your privacy seriously. Our cookie practices comply with:

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): For readers in the European Union
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): For California residents
Industry Best Practices: For data security and user protection

We never sell your data to third parties. Information collected through cookies is used solely to improve your editorial experience on our platform.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about how we use cookies or concerns about your privacy, our editorial team is here to help.

Contact Us:

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address:
Balanced Wellness Guide
Boulevard Haussmann 192
Nantes, France

For content feedback or questions about our articles, you can also visit our blog or check our FAQ section.

Policy Updates

We review and update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology and regulations. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date.

By continuing to use Balanced Wellness Guide after changes to this policy, you accept the updated terms. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Last Updated: December 2024
Next Review: June 2025

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