Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2024
About This Policy
Flexibility Habits Guide ("we," "our," or "us") operates flexibilityhabitsguide.info, an informational platform dedicated to editorial content about flexibility practices and habits.
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize you on our site, understand how you interact with our content, and improve your reading experience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit and preferences.
Technical detail: Cookies contain unique identifiers that enable websites to recognize returning visitors and track basic interaction patterns.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like:
- User authentication and session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Site navigation and basic functionality
- Compliance with legal requirements
Status: Always active (cannot be disabled)
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. We collect:
- Pages visited and time spent on articles
- Scroll depth and content engagement metrics
- Device type and browser information
- Geographic location (city/region level)
Status: Requires user consent
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to enhance your reading experience:
- Language and display preferences
- Font size and theme settings
- Recently read articles
- Bookmarked content
Status: Requires user consent
Third-Party & Marketing Cookies
These are placed by advertising partners and social media platforms to:
- Display relevant content recommendations
- Track cross-site browsing for content relevance
- Enable social sharing features
- Measure campaign effectiveness
Status: Requires explicit consent
How We Use Cookies
Improve Content Delivery
We analyze which articles perform well and how readers engage with different topics to improve editorial quality.
Personalize Your Experience
We remember your reading preferences, recently viewed articles, and language settings to tailor content to your interests.
Enable Social Features
Cookies allow you to share articles, save content, and engage with our community features.
Ensure Security
We use cookies to detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect user data.
Cookies We Deploy
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | User authentication and session management |
| user_lang | Functional | 1 year | Remembers language preference |
| theme_preference | Functional | 1 year | Stores dark/light mode preference |
| ga_consent | Analytics | 1 year | Records analytics consent status |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics visitor identifier |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session identifier |
| recently_viewed | Functional | 30 days | Tracks recently read articles |
| bookmarks | Functional | 6 months | Stores bookmarked articles |
| fbp | Marketing | 3 months | Facebook pixel for content recommendations |
| __Secure-3PSID | Marketing | 2 years | Google Ads cross-site tracking |
Note: Cookie names and purposes may vary based on third-party service updates. This list reflects current deployments as of 2024.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Accept or reject new cookies
- Clear existing cookies
- Set specific rules for individual websites
To manage cookies in your browser, look for settings under:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner appears asking for your consent. You can:
- Accept All: Enable all non-essential cookies
- Reject All: Disable all non-essential cookies
- Customize: Adjust consent for specific cookie categories
Third-Party Opt-Out
You can opt out of specific third-party tracking:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook Pixel: Adjust your ad preferences in Facebook Settings
- Google Ads: Visit My Ad Center to manage ad personalization
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this signal, we note that not all third-party services honor DNT requests. We recommend using browser controls for maximum control.
Data Retention
We retain cookie data in accordance with:
- Essential cookies: Retained for the duration of your session or as needed for functionality
- Functional cookies: Typically retained for 1 year; refreshed upon each visit
- Analytics cookies: Retained per Google Analytics policies (typically 26 months for user data)
- Marketing cookies: Retained by third parties per their privacy policies
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Upon deletion, some website features may not function as expected until cookies are recreated.
Third-Party Services
Our site uses cookies from trusted third-party services to enhance functionality. These providers have their own privacy policies:
Google Analytics
Provides content engagement and traffic analysis
Google Ads
Manages ad personalization and content recommendations
Facebook Pixel
Enables social sharing and audience insights
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. Review their privacy policies for complete information.
Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy complies with:
- European Union Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive) - requiring explicit consent for non-essential cookies
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - governing data protection and privacy rights
- CCPA/CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - providing disclosure and opt-out rights
- Italian Privacy Code - implementing GDPR in Italy (our registered address: Via Cavour 189, Bologna)
We process minimal personal data through cookies and always act in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and similar regulations, you have the right to:
Access
Know what cookies we deploy and how we use them
Withdraw Consent
Change your cookie preferences at any time
Delete
Request deletion of cookies and associated data
Export
Download your data in a portable format
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