Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
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, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.
Pelvic Strength Male is an editorial platform dedicated to providing informational content about pelvic floor health and wellness. We use cookies to enhance your reading experience and analyze how readers engage with our articles and resources.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies without affecting website functionality.
Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection, authentication cookies
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers use our website. They collect information about pages visited, time spent reading, and which articles are most popular. This data helps our editorial team improve content quality and relevance.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, scroll depth monitoring
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to personalize your experience. They may store your preferred language, font size, or article reading preferences.
Examples: Language preferences, reading history, bookmarked articles
Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used by advertising partners to deliver relevant content and advertisements. They track which articles and topics interest you to show related editorial content.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, content recommendation trackers
How We Use Cookies
- Website Performance: Monitor site speed, functionality, and user experience
- Content Analytics: Track which articles readers find most valuable
- Reader Preferences: Remember your reading preferences and saved content
- Content Recommendations: Suggest relevant articles based on your interests
- Security: Protect against fraud and maintain a safe browsing environment
- Editorial Improvement: Help our editorial team understand reader interests and optimize content
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and authentication |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics user identification |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics request throttling |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session identification |
| fr | Marketing | 90 days | Facebook Pixel for content tracking |
| user_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Stores reader's language and display preferences |
| saved_articles | Functional | 1 year | Maintains list of reader's bookmarked articles |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie preference choices |
| __Secure-3PAPISID | Analytics | 2 years | Google secure analytics cookie |
Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences through our cookie settings.
Browser Settings
You can control cookie behavior through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Enable "Do Not Track" requests
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly. You'll still be able to read our content, but some features may not work as intended.
Third-Party Cookie Controls
To opt out of third-party analytics and advertising cookies, visit:
- • Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- • Network Advertising: NAI Opt-out Tool
- • Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
Data Retention & Deletion
We retain cookie data according to the duration specified in our cookie list above. Most analytics data is retained for analytical purposes and is anonymized. You can request deletion of your personal data at any time through our contact information.
Essential cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser (session cookies) or after their specified expiration date. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you manually delete them.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services, which may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Used to analyze website traffic and reader behavior. Privacy Policy
Facebook Pixel
Used to track content engagement and deliver relevant editorial recommendations. Cookie Policy
Cloudflare
Used for website security and content delivery. Privacy Policy
GDPR & Privacy Rights
For readers in the European Union and other regions with privacy regulations, you have the right to:
- Access: Request what personal data we hold about you
- Correct: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Delete: Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out: Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
For more information about your privacy rights and how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, technology, or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where necessary, through email notification. Your continued use of our website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our website, please contact our editorial team:
Pelvic Strength Male
Market Street 154
Manchester
For content questions and feedback: [email protected]
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- Privacy Policy
- Latest Articles
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Disclaimer
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