Cookie Policy
Urinary Wellness Foods Editorial Platform
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 policy explains the cookies we use on urinarywellnessfoods.info and how you can manage them.
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Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies without affecting site functionality.
Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection, authentication status
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site, including page views, reading time, and article engagement. This information helps our editorial team understand content performance and audience interests.
Examples: Google Analytics, page tracking, bounce rate measurement
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your individual preferences and settings, such as language selection, text size, reading history, and saved articles. They enhance personalization of your experience.
Examples: Language preference, theme selection, content bookmarks
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable interactive features such as commenting on articles, sharing content, and maintaining your preferences across multiple visits. They improve site usability and engagement.
Examples: Comment system data, share tracking, form completion status
How We Use Cookies
- Improving Content: Analyzing which articles readers engage with most helps us create more relevant editorial content
- Security: Protecting your account and preventing unauthorized access
- User Experience: Remembering your preferences for faster navigation and easier reading
- Performance Monitoring: Tracking site speed, uptime, and technical issues to ensure reliable access
- Aggregated Insights: Understanding reader demographics and content preferences in anonymized form
Cookie List
The following table details the main cookies used on our platform:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | User session management and authentication | Session |
| uwf_preferences | Preference | Stores user display preferences (theme, language) | 1 Year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics user identification | 2 Years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session tracking | 24 Hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics request throttling | 1 Minute |
| uwf_reading_history | Functional | Tracks recently read articles for personalization | 30 Days |
| uwf_bookmarks | Functional | Stores user-saved articles and reading list | 1 Year |
| csrf_token | Essential | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
| uwf_consent | Essential | Records cookie consent preferences | 1 Year |
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- View stored cookies and delete individual ones
- Block all cookies or allow only certain types
- Receive alerts when new cookies are set
- Clear all cookies when closing your browser
For instructions, visit your browser's help section: Chrome, Firefox, Safari
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific cookie types while maintaining access to essential functionality:
- Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Preferences: Adjust settings in your account dashboard
- Functional: Disable through cookie consent manager on our site
Do Not Track (DNT)
If your browser supports Do Not Track signals, we will respect your privacy preferences. However, some functionality may be limited if tracking cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may embed content from third-party services that set their own cookies:
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Google Analytics:
Measures site traffic and user behavior. Review Google's privacy policy
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Social Media Plugins:
Article sharing buttons may set cookies for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
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Content Delivery:
CDN providers may use cookies for performance optimization
We are not responsible for third-party cookie policies. Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.
Data Retention
Cookies expire based on their type and purpose:
- Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until their expiration date or until you manually delete them
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized, typically retained for 26 months
- Reading History: Retained for up to 30 days unless you delete them
International Data Considerations
Our website is hosted in the Philippines (Roxas Boulevard 151, Manila). Some third-party services, including Google Analytics, may process data internationally. By using our site, you acknowledge that your cookie data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the Philippines. We maintain appropriate safeguards for data protection.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies or this policy, please contact our editorial team:
Urinary Wellness Foods
Roxas Boulevard 151
Manila, Philippines
For content feedback and inquiries: [email protected]
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