Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and improve your browsing experience. Easystepwellness uses cookies to track page visits, analyze reading patterns, and remember your preferences.
By continuing to use our editorial platform, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Maintaining secure login sessions
- Remembering your language preference
- Processing form submissions
- Preventing fraudulent activity
Duration: Session or 1 year
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers engage with our articles and editorial content:
- Tracking which articles receive the most views
- Analyzing reading time and user engagement
- Identifying popular wellness topics
- Measuring website performance and usability
Duration: 2 years | Provider: Google Analytics
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to enhance your experience:
- Saved reading preferences and filters
- Dark/light mode selections
- Font size and text formatting choices
- Recently viewed articles for quick access
Duration: Up to 1 year
Advertising Cookies
These cookies help display relevant editorial advertisements and track ad performance:
- Showing wellness-related content recommendations
- Measuring ad impressions and interactions
- Preventing the same ads from displaying repeatedly
- Testing ad effectiveness
Duration: Up to 2 years | Providers: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel
Third-Party Cookies
Our partners and service providers may set their own cookies:
- Content delivery networks for faster article loading
- Social media platforms for sharing functionality
- Analytics services for detailed user behavior insights
- Customer support and feedback tools
Duration: Varies by provider
How We Use Cookies
Improving Content Delivery
Cookies help us understand which wellness articles and guides are most valuable to our readers, allowing our editorial team to create better content.
Personalizing Your Experience
We remember your preferences so you can customize how you read our content and quickly find articles relevant to your interests.
Analyzing Performance
Analytical cookies provide insights into website performance, user behavior, and engagement metrics that guide our editorial decisions.
Supporting Site Security
Essential cookies protect against unauthorized access and malicious activity to keep our editorial platform safe.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics session ID | Analytics | 24 hours |
| PHPSESSID | Session management | Essential | Session |
| user_preferences | Saved reading preferences | Functional | 1 year |
| language | Language preference | Functional | 1 year |
| fbp | Facebook Pixel tracking | Advertising | 3 months |
| NID | Google ad personalization | Advertising | 6 months |
| recently_viewed | Track recently read articles | Functional | 30 days |
| consent | Cookie consent preferences | Essential | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
You can control or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block cookies: Prevent new cookies from being stored on your device
- Delete cookies: Remove existing cookies from your browser
- Restrict third-party cookies: Allow only cookies from the website you're visiting
- Receive alerts: Get notifications when a website attempts to set a cookie
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our platform.
Browser Instructions
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. When enabled, DNT sends a signal to websites requesting they do not track your activity. While we respect this preference, not all tracking can be disabled as some cookies are essential for website functionality.
Opt-Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
For Facebook tracking opt-out, visit the Facebook Ads Preferences in your account settings.
Data Sharing with Third Parties
Cookie data collected through our website may be shared with third-party service providers who assist us with:
- Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Content delivery and optimization
- Advertising and content recommendations
- Security and fraud prevention
Privacy Protection: We require all third-party providers to handle data securely and in compliance with applicable privacy laws. We do not sell your personal data to advertisers or other parties.
Legal Compliance
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
If you are located in the European Union, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings.
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
California residents have the right to know what cookies we use, request deletion, and opt-out of certain data sharing. Contact us for CCPA-related requests.
Indonesia Data Protection
Located at Jalan Sudirman 156, Semarang, Easystepwellness complies with Indonesian data protection principles and regulations regarding personal data collection and processing.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, new features, or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Continued use of Easystepwellness following any policy update constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to provide feedback about our privacy practices, our editorial team is here to help.
Easystepwellness
Jalan Sudirman 156
Semarang, Indonesia
Email: [email protected]
For content feedback and editorial inquiries, please reference your concern with "Cookie Policy" in the subject line.