Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
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 our content, improve your browsing experience, and maintain your preferences across visits. We use cookies in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences on the Yoga Nutritional Path website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to content areas.
Duration: Session or 12 months
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. This helps our editorial team improve articles, identify popular topics, and enhance user experience.
Duration: 2 years
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, text size, and content categories you prefer to read.
Duration: 1 year
Performance Cookies
These cookies monitor website performance, load times, and overall functionality to ensure smooth operation and identify any technical issues.
Duration: Session or 1 year
How We Use Cookies
- Content Analysis: To understand which articles and topics are most valuable to our readers
- User Experience: To improve website navigation and ensure content loads efficiently
- Website Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect user data
- Editorial Decisions: To inform our editorial team about content trends and reader interests
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide a tailored browsing experience
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and security |
| ynp_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Stores content and display preferences |
| ynp_analytics | Analytics | 2 years | Tracks article views and reader engagement |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics user identification |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session identification |
| ynp_language | Preference | 1 year | Remembers language preference |
| ynp_performance | Performance | Session | Monitors website performance metrics |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie consent preferences |
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Disable all cookies or certain types of cookies
- Set notifications when cookies are created
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality:
- You may not be able to access certain features or content
- Your preferences will not be saved between visits
- Website performance may be compromised
You can safely disable analytics and preference cookies without affecting basic website functionality.
Opt-Out Options
For Google Analytics, you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available for most browsers.
You can also manage your privacy settings through the cookie consent banner on our website, which appears when you first visit.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain embedded content from third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
Google Analytics
Tracks website usage and performance data. Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
May set cookies to optimize content delivery and track usage patterns.
Embedded Media
Videos and other media embedded from external providers may set their own cookies.
We are not responsible for the cookie policies of third-party services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly.
Data Security and Privacy
We take data security seriously. Cookie data is:
- Encrypted: Sensitive cookie data is encrypted during transmission and storage
- Access Controlled: Only authorized staff can access cookie data
- Regularly Reviewed: Our cookie practices are reviewed to ensure compliance with privacy laws
- Retention Managed: Cookies are deleted according to stated durations and legal requirements
For more information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy complies with:
- European Union Cookie Law (ePrivacy Directive)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- UK Data Protection Act 2018
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or wish to provide feedback about this Cookie Policy, please contact our editorial team.
We appreciate your feedback about our content and website experience.