Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Dailyhabitflow uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information.

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing behavior. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide analytics information to website owners.

Dailyhabitflow (dailyhabitflow.info, Station Road 88, Edinburgh) uses cookies to enhance your reading experience and understand how our editorial content is being used.

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 site. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.

Examples: Session cookies, security cookies, load balancing cookies

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect anonymous information about how pages are used, including which articles are read most frequently and how users navigate our content.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page load tracking cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices to provide a personalized reading experience. They may store preferences such as language selection, text size, or content categories you prefer to read.

Examples: Language preference cookies, theme preference cookies

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing behavior across different websites to show you relevant content and articles that match your interests. They help our editorial team understand audience preferences.

Examples: Third-party advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies

How We Use Cookies

✓ Improving Website Performance: We analyze how our website performs and identify areas for improvement to ensure a smooth reading experience.
✓ Understanding Reader Behavior: We track which articles are most popular and how readers engage with our content to guide our editorial strategy.
✓ Personalizing Your Experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences so you receive a more customized reading experience on subsequent visits.
✓ Security and Fraud Prevention: Essential cookies protect your account and our website from unauthorized access and malicious activity.
✓ Analytics and Reporting: We use cookies to generate reports about website usage that help our editorial team make informed decisions.

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Managing Cookies

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Browser Controls

You can control and delete cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. You can also delete cookies that have already been stored on your device.

Browser Instructions:

• 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, search, and services > Clear browsing data > Cookies

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Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, a consent banner appears allowing you to choose which types of cookies you are comfortable with. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our cookie settings.

Opt-Out Options

For Google Analytics, you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You may also be able to opt out of certain marketing cookies through industry opt-out tools.

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.

Cookie Reference Table

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management and user authentication	Session
dhf_consent	Functional	Stores your cookie consent preferences	12 months
_ga	Performance	Google Analytics - tracks unique user identification	2 years
_gid	Performance	Google Analytics - identifies sessions	24 hours
_gat	Performance	Google Analytics - throttles request rate	1 minute
dhf_theme	Functional	Remembers your selected website theme preference	6 months
dhf_language	Functional	Stores your language preference	1 year
fr	Marketing	Facebook pixel - audience targeting and analytics	3 months
IDE	Marketing	Google DoubleClick - tracks user behavior for ads	1 year

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Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies:

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Google Analytics

Helps us understand website traffic and reader behavior. Google processes this data according to their privacy policy.

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Facebook Pixel

Tracks interactions and helps optimize content delivery. Facebook processes data according to their privacy practices.

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Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

Third-party CDN providers may set cookies to optimize content delivery and analyze usage patterns.

Data Protection & Privacy

We take your privacy seriously. Cookie data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act). All cookie data is processed to enhance your reading experience and improve our editorial services.

Your Rights:

• Right to access information about cookies we use
• Right to refuse or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Right to request deletion of personal data collected via cookies
• Right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority

For questions about how we use cookies and data privacy, please review our Privacy Policy.

Policy Updates & Questions

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.

Questions About Our Cookie Use?

Our editorial team is happy to address any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy.

Contact us:
Dailyhabitflow
Station Road 88
Edinburgh
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