Curated Wellness

Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you use Yoga Wellness Balance, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are not harmful and do not contain personal information unless you voluntarily provide it.

This page explains the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable essential cookies without affecting site functionality.

Duration: Session or persistent (up to 1 year)

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting data on page performance, load times, and user behavior. This information helps our editorial team improve content delivery and site speed.

Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings, article bookmarks, and content filters. They enable a more personalized reading experience tailored to your interests.

Duration: Persistent (up to 1 year)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to analyze usage patterns and measure article performance. We use analytics data to understand which topics resonate with our readers and to guide our editorial strategy.

Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)

How We Use Cookies

• Improving Content: Analyzing which articles and topics are most read to guide our editorial calendar
• Personalizing Experience: Remembering your reading preferences and content interests
• Security & Safety: Protecting against fraud and ensuring secure browsing
• Performance Monitoring: Tracking page load times and technical performance
• User Navigation: Maintaining your session and remembering login information

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
ywb_session	Essential	Session	Maintains user session
ywb_preferences	Functional	1 year	Stores language and display preferences
ywb_analytics	Analytics	2 years	Tracks page views and user behavior
ywb_bookmarks	Functional	1 year	Remembers saved articles
ywb_performance	Performance	1 year	Measures site performance metrics
ywb_csrf_token	Essential	Session	Security token for form submissions
ywb_theme	Functional	1 year	Remembers light/dark theme preference

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect site 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, search, and services → Cookies and other site data

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner appears. You can manage your preferences by selecting which types of cookies you allow. You can update these preferences at any time through the banner or this page.

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this preference, cookies may still be used to ensure proper site functionality and security.

Third-Party Services

We work with analytics and performance monitoring services that may set their own cookies. These services have their own privacy policies, and you can manage their tracking through their opt-out mechanisms.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain content from third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Analytics: Helps us understand content performance and user engagement. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy

Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Ensure fast delivery of our articles and media. These services may set performance cookies.

Social Media Embeds: If we embed content from social platforms, those services may set tracking cookies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand their cookie practices.

Data Privacy & Security

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our use of cookies complies with data protection regulations including GDPR and similar privacy laws.

• Cookies do not store personal information unless voluntarily provided
• We use secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all data transmission
• Essential cookies expire after reasonable periods and are regularly reviewed
• You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data

For more information on how we handle your data, please review our Privacy & Disclaimer page.

Policy Updates

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or in response to legal requirements. We will notify readers of significant changes through a banner on our website or by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of Yoga Wellness Balance indicates your acceptance of the current cookie policy. If you have questions about our cookie practices, please [email protected].

Questions About Our Cookies?

If you have any questions or concerns about how we use cookies, please reach out to our editorial team.

Yoga Wellness Balance
High Street 162
Glasgow

[email protected]