Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Understanding Our Cookie Use
At Holistic Eating Smart, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. We're committed to transparency about how we collect and use information.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our articles, features, and content. They enable us to deliver a better reading experience and gather insights about which topics interest our audience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They store information about your browsing behavior and preferences, allowing websites to recognize you when you return.
Session cookies: Temporary files deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period, often months or years.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure access to protected areas, and content delivery.
Status: Required • User Consent: Not required
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our content. These cookies help our editorial team identify which articles are most valuable to our audience and where readers spend the most time.
Status: Optional • User Consent: Required
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language selection, font size, and theme choices. They ensure your personalized reading experience is maintained across visits.
Status: Optional • User Consent: Required
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party partners for advertising and content distribution. These cookies may track your browsing across different websites to deliver relevant articles and editorial content recommendations.
Status: Optional • User Consent: Required
Cookie List & Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
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| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and navigation |
| hes_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Stores font size, theme, and layout preferences |
| hes_analytics | Analytics | 13 months | Tracks article engagement and reading patterns |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics identification |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session identification |
| hes_utm_source | Marketing | 6 months | Tracks how readers discover our articles |
| cookieConsent | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie consent preferences |
| hes_language | Preference | 1 year | Remembers your preferred language setting |
How We Use Cookies
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Improving Content Delivery
We analyze which articles, topics, and editorial formats resonate most with our readers to create better content.
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Personalizing Your Experience
Your preferences help us remember your reading choices and deliver a customized experience on your next visit.
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Measuring Website Performance
Analytics cookies help us monitor site speed, functionality, and user experience to ensure optimal performance.
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Recommending Relevant Articles
We use cookies to suggest articles and stories that match your interests and reading history.
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Supporting Site Security
Essential cookies protect against fraud and maintain the security of our editorial platform.
Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Consent Controls
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or customize which types you allow. You can change your preferences at any time.
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data
Third-Party Opt-Out Options
For analytics and marketing cookies from third-party providers, you can opt out using their respective tools:
- • Google Analytics: Visit Google Analytics Opt-out
- • Network Advertising Initiative: Visit NAI Consumer Opt-Out
- • Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit DAA Opt-Out Tool
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a Do Not Track feature. While we respect privacy preferences, our website currently does not respond differently to DNT signals. We recommend managing cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent controls for the best privacy experience.
Cookie Data Retention
We retain cookie data only as long as necessary to serve the purposes outlined in this policy. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies are deleted after their expiration date, which ranges from 24 hours to 2 years depending on the cookie type.
You can request deletion of your cookie data at any time through your browser settings or by contacting our editorial team with specific questions about our data practices.
Third-Party Services & Partners
Holistic Eating Smart works with trusted third-party services to enhance content delivery and measure audience engagement:
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Google Analytics: Provides insights into reader behavior and content performance
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Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Ensures fast loading of articles and media
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Advertising Partners: Help distribute our editorial content to relevant audiences
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Social Media Platforms: Enable content sharing and reader engagement features
These partners may set their own cookies on your device. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information about how they handle your data.
Cookies & Children
Holistic Eating Smart does not knowingly collect cookie data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided cookie information through our site, please contact our editorial team immediately. For more information about children's privacy, please review our full Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by providing notice through our website.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, our editorial team is here to help. We value your feedback about our content and your experience on our platform.
Contact Information:
Holistic Eating Smart
Market Street 96, London
For editorial inquiries: [email protected]
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