Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
Herbal Breath Guide uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized content.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activities and preferences, allowing us to remember your interactions and improve your user experience.
At Herbal Breath Guide, located at Session Road 23, Davao, we use cookies to provide you with the best possible experience while respecting your privacy and complying with relevant regulations.
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, access to secure areas, and form submission. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and error messages. This data helps us understand website performance and user behavior to make improvements.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection, layout preferences, and logged-in status. They allow us to provide a personalized experience tailored to your needs.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your interactions and preferences to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing campaigns. They may be set by third-party advertising partners and help measure marketing effectiveness.
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ User Authentication: To remember you're logged in and maintain your session securely.
- ✓ Preference Management: To store your language, theme, and display preferences.
- ✓ Analytics: To analyze website usage patterns and improve user experience.
- ✓ Security: To protect against fraud and enhance the security of your account.
- ✓ Marketing: To deliver personalized content and measure campaign effectiveness.
- ✓ Site Performance: To monitor site speed, stability, and technical performance.
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | User session management | Session |
| user_preference | Functional | Language and theme preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance | Google Analytics session | 24 hours |
| hbg_auth | Essential | User authentication token | 7 days |
| marketing_id | Marketing | Personalized ad delivery | 90 days |
| csrf_token | Essential | CSRF protection | Session |
| consent_banner | Functional | Cookie consent preferences | 6 months |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set cookie preferences on a per-site basis
Browser-Specific Instructions
Visit your browser's help section for detailed 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, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features of Herbal Breath Guide.
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on our website to deliver services such as analytics, advertising, and customer support. These third parties include:
Google Analytics
Analyzes website usage and traffic patterns
Google Ads
Provides personalized advertising services
Facebook Pixel
Tracks conversions and marketing performance
Hotjar
Records user interactions for UX improvement
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their cookie practices and privacy policies on their websites.
Data Protection & Security
We take your privacy and security seriously. All cookie data is:
- ✓ Encrypted: Transmitted securely using SSL/TLS protocols.
- ✓ Protected: Stored securely on protected servers with access controls.
- ✓ Limited: Accessed only by authorized personnel for legitimate purposes.
- ✓ Compliant: Managed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
Herbal Breath Guide may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us:
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