Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Skinvitaminsource ("the Platform") uses cookies to enhance your reading experience and understand how our content is being accessed. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies allow websites to recognize returning visitors and personalize the user experience.
Cookies are not harmful and do not contain viruses or malware. However, you have full control over whether cookies are stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
Duration: Session or persistent (up to 1 year)
Examples: User authentication, security tokens, language preferences
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. We collect data on which articles are read, how long visitors stay, and traffic patterns.
Duration: Persistent (typically 13 months)
Examples: Google Analytics, page views, scroll depth, referral sources
Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a customized reading experience.
Duration: Persistent (typically 1-2 years)
Examples: Theme preferences, font size, saved article bookmarks
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are used by advertising partners to display relevant content and measure campaign performance. They track your interests across multiple websites.
Duration: Persistent (typically 1-2 years)
Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, interest categories, ad performance
Third-Party Cookies
Purpose: Cookies placed by external service providers for analytics, social media integration, and content delivery.
Duration: Varies by provider
Examples: YouTube embeds, social sharing widgets, content delivery networks
How We Use Cookies
- Improving Content: We analyze which articles receive the most engagement to inform our editorial direction.
- Personalizing Experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and provide relevant content recommendations.
- Site Performance: We use cookies to monitor website stability, load times, and user interface functionality.
- Security & Authentication: Essential cookies protect your account and ensure secure browsing sessions.
- Advertising Relevance: We work with advertising partners to display content related to your interests.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | 13 months | Tracks unique visitors and sessions |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | 24 hours | Distinguishes users for analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytics | 1 minute | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics |
| fr | Marketing | 90 days | Ad delivery and measurement | |
| IDE | Google/DoubleClick | Marketing | 13 months | Ad targeting and frequency capping |
| NID | Marketing | 6 months | Personalized ads and content | |
| PHPSESSID | Skinvitaminsource | Essential | Session | Server-side session management |
| theme_preference | Skinvitaminsource | Functional | 1 year | Remembers light/dark mode preference |
| cookie_consent | Skinvitaminsource | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie consent choices |
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- • Accept all cookies – Allows all cookies to be stored
- • Reject all cookies – Blocks all non-essential cookies
- • Manage by type – Choose which cookie types to accept
- • Delete cookies – Remove previously stored cookies
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality, such as login features or content preferences.
Browser Instructions:
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. When enabled, this sends a signal to websites requesting they do not track your activity. We respect DNT signals; however, not all third-party services honor this request.
Opting Out of Advertising
To opt out of interest-based advertising:
- • Google Ads: Visit Google Ad Settings
- • Facebook Ads: Go to your Facebook account settings and manage ad preferences
- • Network Advertising Initiative: Use the NAI opt-out tool
- • Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit DAA opt-out page
Third-Party Services & Their Cookies
Skinvitaminsource works with external service providers. These services may place their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand reader behavior and content performance. View Google's privacy policy
Google Ads (AdSense/AdWords)
Manages display advertising and performance tracking. Learn more about Google Ads cookies
Facebook Pixel
Tracks conversions and audience insights for our social media presence. View Facebook's cookie policy
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Optimize content delivery speed and reliability across regions.
Legal Basis for Cookies
We use cookies in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive:
Essential Cookies
Deployed based on legitimate interest and contractual necessity for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies
Used based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
Marketing Cookies
Placed only with your explicit consent. You can manage preferences anytime.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact our editorial team:
Skinvitaminsource Editorial Office
Mannerheimintie 8
Tampere, Finland
For content and privacy questions: [email protected]
Policy Updates
This Cookie Policy is subject to change as our website evolves and technology advances. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.
Last Updated: January 2024
Next Review: January 2025
Material changes will be communicated through our website or by email notification.
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