Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
About This Cookie Policy
Breatheeasierherbs is committed to transparency about how we use cookies on our website. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, what types we employ, and how you can manage your preferences.
Breatheeasierherbs
Session Road 32
Quezon City
Philippines
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies cannot directly identify you personally but may recognize your device across multiple visits. They help us understand how readers interact with our editorial content and maintain site functionality.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like page navigation, accessing secure areas, and remembering your preferences as you move through our site. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.
Status: Always active (cannot be disabled)
2. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how readers engage with our articles and editorial content. They track information such as the number of visitors, which pages are most frequently read, and how long readers spend on our site. This data helps our editorial team improve content quality and relevance.
Status: Can be managed through your browser settings
3. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow us to personalize your browsing experience. They remember your choices, such as language preferences, reading history, and content categories you're interested in. This enables us to provide a more tailored reading experience on subsequent visits.
Status: Can be managed through your browser settings
4. Performance Cookies
Performance cookies monitor site performance and technical metrics to ensure our website operates smoothly. They collect data about page load times, error rates, and other technical aspects that help us maintain and optimize site reliability.
Status: Can be managed through your browser settings
5. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies may be placed by external services such as advertising networks and social media platforms. These cookies may track your activity across multiple websites to display relevant content. We do not control these cookies directly.
Status: Can be managed through third-party opt-out tools and browser settings
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ Content Delivery: Ensuring articles and resources load correctly for all readers
- ✓ User Experience: Remembering your preferences and navigation patterns to improve your reading experience
- ✓ Editorial Analytics: Understanding which topics and articles resonate most with our readers
- ✓ Site Optimization: Identifying technical issues and improving overall site performance
- ✓ Content Recommendations: Suggesting articles relevant to your interests
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies used on breatheeasierherbs.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session ID | 24 hours |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Server session management | Session |
| beh_language | Functional | Language preference storage | 1 year |
| beh_theme | Functional | Theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
| beh_reading_history | Functional | Recently read articles | 6 months |
| _fbp | Third-Party | Facebook pixel tracking | 3 months |
| IDE | Third-Party | Google DoubleClick advertising | 1 year |
| NID | Performance | Google advertising personalization | 6 months |
| beh_performance | Performance | Page load time metrics | Session |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can clear existing cookies, block new cookies, or disable cookies entirely. Visit your browser's help section or settings to learn how to manage cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Common Browser Cookie Management:
- → 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 and services → Clear browsing data
Do Not Track (DNT)
Many browsers include a Do Not Track feature. When enabled, this signals to websites that you prefer not to be tracked. However, website response to DNT signals varies. We recommend combining DNT with browser cookie controls for best results.
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party advertising cookies through:
- → Google Ads Settings: Control your advertising preferences
- → NAI Opt-Out: Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
- → DAA Opt-Out: Digital Advertising Alliance consumer choice tool
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies based on legitimate interests in improving our website functionality, understanding reader behavior to enhance editorial content, and maintaining site security. For non-essential cookies, we obtain your consent through our cookie banner before they are stored on your device.
By continuing to use breatheeasierherbs.info, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your browser settings and opt-out choices.
Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for the duration specified in our cookie list above. Analytics data is typically aggregated and anonymized after 26 months. You can request deletion of your data by clearing cookies in your browser or contacting us through our feedback channels.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this cookie policy or how we use cookies, please send us feedback about this article. Our editorial team will review your inquiry and respond with clarification.
Breatheeasierherbs Editorial Team
Session Road 32
Quezon City
Philippines
For content feedback: [email protected]
Policy Updates
This cookie policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices or relevant regulations. We will notify readers of material changes through a banner on our site or by updating the "last modified" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of breatheeasierherbs.info following any policy updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised cookie policy.
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