Cookie Policy
Global Health Traditions | Last updated: January 2025
About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Global Health Traditions ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at globalhealthtraditions.info. We are committed to transparency in how we collect and use information from visitors.
Our Address: Park Road 16, Bristol
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They are widely used to remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies can be either:
- Session Cookies: These expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your privacy preferences.
Category: Required | Duration: Session
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit, how long you spend on them, and any errors you encounter. This helps us understand user behavior and improve our site's performance.
Category: Analytics | Duration: 2 years
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable personalized features such as remembering your language preferences, font size adjustments, or saved articles. They enhance your browsing experience by tailoring content to your needs.
Category: Functionality | Duration: 1 year
4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
We may use cookies to deliver relevant advertising content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies track your interests to help us show you content that may be relevant to you.
Category: Marketing | Duration: 1-2 years
How We Use Cookies
Global Health Traditions uses cookies for the following purposes:
- • Improving User Experience: Understanding how visitors navigate our site to enhance usability and content accessibility
- • Analytics: Measuring website traffic, visitor behavior, and content engagement through Google Analytics and similar tools
- • Personalisation: Remembering your preferences and settings for future visits
- • Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity and maintaining website security
- • Content Delivery: Ensuring articles, media, and resources load correctly for your device
List of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_UA_* | Analytics | Google Analytics rate limiting | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management | Session |
| lang_preference | Functional | Store language preference | 1 year |
| theme_preference | Functional | Remember light/dark mode choice | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Record cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| saved_articles | Functional | Store list of saved articles | 6 months |
Note: Cookie names and purposes may vary based on third-party services we use. Third parties may also set their own cookies on our domain.
Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on our website to provide services such as:
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- Content delivery networks for optimal site performance
- Social media integration for article sharing
- Advertising partners for relevant content promotion
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of information they collect. We encourage you to review their policies independently.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control the cookies placed on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- • View cookies stored on your device
- • Delete cookies automatically or manually
- • Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
- • Receive warnings before cookies are stored
Consult your browser's help section or visit www.allaboutcookies.org for instructions.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You may change your choices at any time by revisiting this banner or adjusting your browser settings.
Opt-Out Options
For specific tracking services, you may use their opt-out tools:
- • Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- • Marketing Cookies: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
Important Note
Disabling essential cookies may limit your ability to access certain features of our website. Non-essential cookies can be rejected without significantly impacting functionality, though some personalization features may not work properly.
Your Rights Under Privacy Laws
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with privacy laws like GDPR or CCPA, you have specific rights regarding cookies and personal data:
- • Right to Access: Request information about what cookies we use
- • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time
- • Right to Object: Object to certain uses of cookies
- • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of cookies associated with your data
For more details on these rights, please review our Privacy Policy and Legal Disclaimer.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals. Global Health Traditions does not currently respond to DNT browser signals; however, you can use other tools to control cookies as described in the "Managing Your Cookie Preferences" section above.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, if necessary, by placing a prominent notice on our website.
Your continued use of our website following the publication of updates constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, our editorial team is here to help. Please get in touch with us for content inquiries and policy clarifications.
Global Health Traditions
Park Road 16
Bristol, United Kingdom
Email: For content questions and policy inquiries, please contact our editorial team through our website contact form.
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