Queen Street 43, Birmingham
Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Stretchflowhealth uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device and store information about your browsing preferences and activity.
Cookies serve important functions including:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Understanding how visitors use our website
- Improving website performance and functionality
- Providing personalized content experiences
- Protecting against fraudulent activity
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website.
Category: Strictly Necessary | Duration: Session to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use this information to analyze traffic patterns, measure the effectiveness of our content, and identify areas for improvement.
Category: Performance | Duration: Up to 2 years
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, text size, and theme preferences, to provide a more personalized experience on your next visit.
Category: Functionality | Duration: Up to 1 year
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and display relevant content. They may be set by third-party advertising partners.
Category: Marketing | Duration: Up to 2 years
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - User identification |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - Session identification |
| _gat_gtag | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - Rate limiting |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Server-side session management |
| theme_preference | Preference | 1 year | Remembers your theme selection (light/dark mode) |
| language_setting | Preference | 1 year | Stores your language preference |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie consent preferences |
| _fbp | Marketing | 3 months | Facebook Pixel - Conversion tracking |
| NID | Marketing | 6 months | Google - Ad personalization |
How We Use Cookies
Content Delivery
We use cookies to deliver our articles, guides, and editorial content efficiently. This ensures you have a seamless reading experience across our platform.
User Analytics
Cookies help us understand which articles are most popular, how long readers spend on content, and how visitors navigate our site. This information helps our editorial team create more relevant and engaging content.
Personalization
We remember your reading preferences, saved articles, and browsing history to provide a more personalized experience. This helps you discover content that matches your interests.
Security
Certain cookies are essential for protecting your data and preventing fraud. These security cookies ensure your browsing experience is safe.
Website Improvement
We use performance cookies to identify technical issues and understand how our website functions. This allows us to continually improve the user experience.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Control
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Delete cookies from your browser history
- Set your browser to reject all cookies
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. For instructions specific to your browser, search for "manage cookies" in your browser's help menu.
Third-Party Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies through:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Facebook Pixel: Adjust your ad preferences in your Facebook account settings
- Network Advertising Initiative: Visit www.networkadvertising.org for opt-out options
- Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit www.aboutads.info for opt-out tools
Our Cookie Preferences Center
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Change your preferences at any time by visiting our cookie settings
Cookie Retention
We retain cookies for different periods depending on their purpose:
- Essential Cookies: Retained for the duration of your session or as needed for functionality (typically up to 1 year)
- Analytics Cookies: Retained for up to 2 years to provide meaningful usage trends
- Preference Cookies: Retained for up to 1 year to remember your settings
- Marketing Cookies: Retained for varying periods (typically 3 months to 2 years) as determined by third-party providers
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. If you delete cookies, you may need to reset your preferences on your next visit.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Helps us measure website traffic and user behavior. Privacy Policy
Facebook Pixel
Allows us to track conversions and optimize our content strategy. Cookie Policy
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Helps us deliver articles and media efficiently to readers worldwide.
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information about how they use cookies.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our use of cookies is based on:
- Consent: For marketing and analytics cookies, we obtain your explicit consent through our cookie banner
- Contractual Necessity: Essential cookies are necessary to provide our editorial services
- Legitimate Interest: We use preference cookies to improve your experience and analytics cookies to understand content performance
- Legal Compliance: Some cookies are used to comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Your Privacy Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access information about cookies we use
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Request deletion of your cookie data
- Opt out of certain third-party cookie services
- Request information about how your data is processed
For more information about your rights and our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy or FAQ page.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our website following the posting of revised Cookie Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please get in touch with our editorial team.
Stretchflowhealth Editorial Team
Address: Queen Street 43, Birmingham
Email: [email protected]
For content-related questions and feedback about our articles, please send us an email. Our editorial team will respond within 5-7 business days.
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