Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
About This Policy
Vitmensguide ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the vitmensguide.info website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you during your visits to our editorial platform.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. For questions about our practices, please contact our editorial team with feedback about your experience.
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing patterns.
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by vitmensguide.info to remember your preferences and language settings.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by analytics and content partners to help us understand reader behavior and improve article recommendations.
Session vs. Persistent Cookies
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period to maintain your preferences across visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
These cannot be disabled without affecting website performance.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how readers interact with our articles and which content is most valuable. We collect anonymous data about page views, scroll depth, and reading time.
This data helps our editorial team improve article quality and structure.
Preference Cookies
Remember your choices such as language preference, text size, display mode (light/dark), and article categories of interest.
These enhance your personalized reading experience across visits.
Content Delivery Cookies
Used by our content delivery network to optimize article loading speed and ensure reliable access to our editorial content worldwide.
These improve your reading experience by reducing load times.
Social Media Cookies
If you share our articles on social platforms, cookies may be set by those services to track shares and engagement with our content.
These are controlled by external social media platforms.
How We Use Cookies
- • Improve Content Quality: Analytics help us identify which articles resonate with readers and guide our editorial strategy.
- • Personalize Experience: Remember your preferences to deliver a customized reading experience.
- • Ensure Security: Detect and prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent activity.
- • Optimize Performance: Monitor website functionality and fix technical issues quickly.
- • Track Aggregate Trends: Understand general reader demographics and article popularity patterns (anonymized data).
Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| vmg_session_id | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and security |
| vmg_lang_pref | Preference | 1 year | Stores language preference |
| vmg_theme_mode | Preference | 1 year | Remembers light/dark mode selection |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics tracking (anonymized) |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session tracking |
| vmg_article_history | Preference | 90 days | Tracks recently read articles |
| vmg_reading_time | Analytics | Session | Measures article reading time |
| vmg_font_size | Preference | 1 year | Stores preferred text size |
| vmg_csrf_token | Essential | Session | Security token for form submissions |
| vmg_content_categories | Preference | 90 days | Stores preferred article categories |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your 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.
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies and other site data
Cookie Consent Preferences
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by clicking on "Manage Preferences."
You can change your preferences at any time by visiting our cookie settings page linked in the website footer.
Third-Party Analytics Opt-Out
For Google Analytics specifically, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Note: Please be aware that disabling cookies may impact your experience on vitmensguide.info, including the ability to remember your preferences and access certain features.
Third-Party Cookie Partners
We work with the following external services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
Analyzes reader behavior and article performance. Privacy Policy
Cloudflare CDN
Delivers content efficiently worldwide. Privacy Policy
Social Media Platforms
If you share articles, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn may set cookies. Check their privacy policies for details.
Data Privacy & Security
We take data privacy seriously and comply with international data protection regulations including GDPR and CCPA. Cookie data is:
- ✓ Encrypted in transit using HTTPS
- ✓ Stored securely with access restrictions
- ✓ Anonymized where possible for analytics
- ✓ Never sold to third parties
For more information about how we handle your data generally, please review our Privacy Disclaimer.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Continued use of vitmensguide.info after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, concerns about your privacy, or feedback about your experience on Vitmensguide, we'd like to hear from you.
Contact Information:
Address: Jalan Thamrin 125, Bandung
Domain: vitmensguide.info
Please send detailed questions or feedback about our editorial content and cookie practices via email through our contact form. Our editorial team will respond within 5-7 business days.
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