Cookie Policy
Last updated: 25th November 2024
At WellnessQuest, accessible from https://wellnessquest.online, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. This Cookie Policy aims to explain what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
By accessing our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, we recommend adjusting your browser settings or leaving our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to “remember” your actions or preferences over time. Cookies are widely used to ensure that websites function properly, or work more efficiently, and also to provide information to website owners.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
Cookies help improve your browsing experience and serve various functions, such as:
- Enhancing Navigation: Cookies help make browsing the site more efficient by remembering your preferred language, display settings, or keeping you logged in to an account.
- Analytics and Performance: We use cookies to gather data on how the website is being used, allowing us to improve site performance and functionality.
- Advertising and Marketing: Cookies are used to display more relevant ads based on user behavior and interests.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for you to navigate the site and use its features. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly.
- Examples: Authentication cookies (to keep you logged in during your session) and session cookies (to remember your interactions within the same visit).
3.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are visited most or if any errors occur while navigating. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information, as the data is aggregated and anonymous.
- Examples: Google Analytics, traffic and performance monitoring tools.
3.3. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the site to provide enhanced and personalized features. They are used to remember your preferences, such as language, or to keep you logged into restricted areas of the site.
- Examples: Cookies to remember your language preferences or to personalize your experience on subsequent visits.
3.4. Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to show more relevant ads to you based on your online behavior and interests. They are used to limit the number of times you see an ad and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Examples: Google AdSense cookies and other digital advertising platforms.
3.5. Social Media Cookies
If you interact with our content via social media sharing buttons, these cookies may be set by the social media platforms. They can be used to track your browsing across various websites and build a profile of your interests to show you personalized content.
- Examples: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube cookies, and other social media services.
4. How We Use Cookies
The cookies on our website are used for several purposes:
4.1. Improving User Experience
Cookies are used to remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience. For example, if you chose a specific language or adjusted display settings, we can store those preferences for your future visits.
4.2. Traffic and Performance Analytics
We use cookies to collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with our site. This helps us understand what works and what needs improvement, optimizing the navigation and performance of the site.
4.3. Advertising and Marketing
Third-party cookies, such as Google AdSense, are used to display relevant ads while you browse our site. These ads may be personalized based on your browsing behavior on related sites.
4.4. Site Research and Improvements
Cookies help us analyze user patterns on the site to identify areas for improvement, such as navigation, performance, and content. This information is used to optimize the user experience in future site updates.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have the option to control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, if you disable cookies, some features of the site may not work properly.
5.1. Manage Cookie Preferences
You can configure your browser to accept or decline cookies. Most browsers offer options to manage cookie settings. These options are typically located in the “Privacy” or “Security” settings of your browser.
5.2. Delete Cookies
You can delete cookies that are already stored on your device. Most browsers allow you to delete cookies manually in the “History” or “Cookies” settings.
5.3. Block Cookies
If you prefer, you can configure your browser to block all cookies or only third-party cookies. However, this may negatively impact the functionality of some websites, including ours, and limit your experience.
5.4. Using Cookie Management Tools
In addition to browser settings, you can also use third-party cookie management tools, such as those provided by certain advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ad Settings).
6. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to cookies used directly by WellnessQuest, we also use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and social media platforms, which may set cookies on your device while you browse our site. These cookies are used by these third parties to collect information about your browsing habits and to display personalized ads.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the site. To learn more about how Google uses the data collected through cookies, please read the Google Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display personalized ads. To learn more about how ads are displayed based on your browsing behavior, please read the Google AdSense Privacy Policy.
7. Security and Data Protection
While we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, it is important to note that the security of data collected through cookies depends on the security practices of each platform involved. We are committed to taking appropriate measures to protect your personal information, but please remember that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our services or compliance with privacy regulations. We recommend that you review this page regularly to stay informed about updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding the use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]