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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

Healthplancheckup.info ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your reading experience, understand how our content is used, and improve our editorial offerings.

Medical Disclaimer

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 when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, track your interactions with our content, and provide a personalized browsing experience. Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party services we work with (third-party cookies).

Session vs. Persistent Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features such as:

Maintaining your session as you navigate our site
Remembering your cookie consent preferences
Protecting against fraudulent activities
Ensuring website security

Mandatory: Cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. They collect information about:

Which articles are most frequently read
How long readers spend on each page
Navigation patterns and user journeys
Device types and browsers used to access our site
Geographic regions of our audience

Purpose: Improving content quality and editorial decisions based on reader engagement.

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to personalize your reading experience:

Font size and display preferences
Saved reading history
Preferred article categories
Language preferences

Optional: Can be disabled, but may reduce site personalization.

4. Marketing & Tracking Cookies

We use these cookies to display relevant content and understand audience interests:

Tracking which health topics interest you most
Showing related articles based on your reading habits
Understanding audience demographics for editorial planning
Displaying contextually relevant content recommendations

Optional: You can opt-out without affecting basic site access.

How We Use Cookies

→ Content Improvement: Analyzing which articles receive the most engagement helps our editorial team create more valuable health information resources.
→ User Experience: Remembering your preferences ensures you have a consistent, personalized reading experience each time you visit.
→ Site Performance: Tracking technical metrics helps us identify and fix performance issues that could affect your browsing experience.
→ Content Recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles based on your reading history helps you discover new health topics of interest.
→ Security: Protecting your session and preventing unauthorized access to your account information.

Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies on our site:

Analytics Providers: Companies like Google Analytics help us understand audience behavior and content performance.
Content Delivery Networks: These services ensure fast loading of our articles and media across different regions.
Social Media Integrations: If you interact with social sharing buttons, these platforms may set cookies to track shares and engagement.

We carefully select third-party partners that align with our privacy commitments and data protection standards.

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies from our site or all sites
Block new cookies from being set
Receive notifications when cookies are created

Visit your browser's settings or privacy section for detailed instructions. Common browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Consent Management

When you first visit Healthplancheckup, we present a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies
Accept only essential cookies
Customize your preferences by cookie type
Manage or change your preferences at any time

You can update your cookie preferences by accessing our cookie settings from the footer of any page.

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly. Non-essential cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality.

Cookie List

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on Healthplancheckup.info:

Cookie Name	Type	Provider	Duration	Purpose
`hpc_session`	Essential	Healthplancheckup	Session	Maintains user session and authentication
`hpc_consent`	Essential	Healthplancheckup	1 year	Stores cookie consent preferences
`hpc_csrf_token`	Essential	Healthplancheckup	Session	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks
`_ga`	Analytics	Google Analytics	2 years	Tracks unique visitors and sessions
`_ga_*`	Analytics	Google Analytics	2 years	Tracks page views and engagement metrics
`_gid`	Analytics	Google Analytics	24 hours	Distinguishes users within analytics reports
`hpc_preferences`	Functional	Healthplancheckup	1 year	Stores display and reading preferences
`hpc_language`	Functional	Healthplancheckup	1 year	Remembers language preference
`hpc_reading_history`	Functional	Healthplancheckup	90 days	Tracks recently read articles for recommendations
`hpc_content_interests`	Marketing	Healthplancheckup	6 months	Stores topic interests for content suggestions
`hpc_engagement`	Marketing	Healthplancheckup	6 months	Tracks content engagement patterns

Data Privacy & Security

Your privacy is important to us. Here's how we protect your data:

✓ Encrypted Transmission: Data is transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption protocols.
✓ Limited Data Collection: We collect only the information necessary to improve our editorial platform.
✓ No Personal Selling: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with unaffiliated third parties.
✓ Compliance: We comply with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR and local privacy laws.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect user privacy choices, our website currently processes DNT signals in the following way:

Essential cookies will continue to be set to maintain website functionality. Optional tracking cookies (analytics, marketing) will be limited if DNT is enabled, respecting your privacy preference.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies, please contact our editorial team:

Healthplancheckup Editorial Team

Calle Real 99
Bilbao, Spain

Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to cookie-related inquiries within 10 business days.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. We will notify readers of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, when required, by seeking renewed consent.

Your continued use of Healthplancheckup.info after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

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Healthplancheckup

Your trusted source for health information and wellness insights.

Location

Calle Real 99
Bilbao, Spain

Contact

[email protected]