Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Energy Wellness Route uses cookies and similar technologies on our website energywellnessroute.info to enhance your browsing experience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites function more effectively and to provide information to website owners about user behaviour and preferences.
Cookies may be persistent (remaining on your device until you delete them) or temporary session cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
Note: We do not use cookies to track personal data or identify individuals for marketing purposes. Our use of cookies is purely technical and editorial in nature.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, form submissions, and security features. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are visited most frequently, whether errors occur, and how long users spend on pages. This helps us understand editorial performance and improve content organisation.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember user preferences and settings, such as language selection, text size preferences, or bookmarked articles. They enhance your user experience by personalising content presentation.
4. Analytical Cookies
We use analytics tools to understand which articles are most valuable to our readers and how content is discovered. Data collected is aggregated and anonymised, helping our editorial team improve content quality and relevance.
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ Improving Website Functionality: To ensure pages load correctly and features like search work as intended.
- ✓ Understanding Reader Engagement: To see which articles attract the most readers and how content is accessed.
- ✓ Enhancing User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings during your visit.
- ✓ Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and maintain site security.
- ✓ Measuring Performance: To track website errors and performance issues for technical improvement.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytical | Used by Google Analytics to track user sessions | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics session identifier | 24 hours |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Server-side session management | Session |
| ewr_theme | Functional | Remembers user's theme preference (light/dark mode) | 1 year |
| ewr_language | Functional | Stores user's language preference | 1 year |
| ewr_consent | Essential | Records user's cookie consent choices | 1 year |
| _gat | Analytical | Google Analytics rate limiting | 1 minute |
| last_viewed_article | Functional | Tracks the last article read for personalisation | 30 days |
This list may be updated periodically as we improve our website functionality.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Settings" or "Preferences" menu. You have the option to:
- • Accept or reject cookies when visiting websites
- • Delete cookies already stored on your device
- • Block all cookies or cookies from specific websites
- • Receive notifications when cookies are set
Third-Party Tools
You can use third-party tools to manage cookies across multiple websites. Popular options include:
- • Your browser's built-in privacy modes (Incognito, Private Browsing)
- • Browser extensions for cookie management
- • Operating system-level privacy settings
Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly if you block all cookies.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content or services from third parties that set their own cookies. These include:
Google Analytics
Used to collect anonymised data about site usage and performance.
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. Please review their privacy policies separately if you have concerns about their data collection practices.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding cookie usage:
- • Right to Information: You have the right to know what cookies are used and their purpose (provided in this policy).
- • Right to Consent: For non-essential cookies, your consent is obtained before they are set (where required by law).
- • Right to Withdraw: You can withdraw consent and manage cookies at any time through your browser or our cookie settings.
- • Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of cookies by clearing your browser cache or contacting us.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new "last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on energywellnessroute.info, please contact our editorial team for clarification.
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