Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and improve your browsing experience. This page explains how Movementbalance uses cookies and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
At Movementbalance (movementbalance.info), we are committed to transparency regarding the technologies we use. We respect your privacy and provide you with full control over cookie settings.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, certain website functions may not work correctly.
Duration: Session-based or up to 1 year
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our website—such as which pages are most popular, how long readers spend on articles, and navigation patterns. This data helps our editorial team understand what content resonates with our audience.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as your language choice, font size adjustments, or reading history. They enhance your user experience by personalizing how you interact with our content.
Duration: Up to 1 year
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These optional cookies track your interests across websites to display relevant editorial recommendations and content suggestions. They may also measure the effectiveness of our content promotion efforts across digital platforms.
Duration: Up to 2 years
How We Use Cookies
- Improving Content Experience: Understanding which articles and features are most valuable to readers
- Website Functionality: Maintaining your session and enabling secure access to interactive content
- Performance Monitoring: Analyzing website speed, errors, and technical performance
- Personalization: Remembering your preferences to deliver a more tailored reading experience
- Content Recommendations: Suggesting related articles based on your reading interests
- Editorial Analytics: Measuring reach and engagement of our published content
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| mb_session_id | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and authentication |
| mb_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Stores user language, theme, and display preferences |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors and sessions |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - tracks current session activity |
| mb_reading_history | Functional | 6 months | Remembers previously read articles for recommendations |
| _fbp | Marketing | 3 months | Facebook Pixel - measures content reach and engagement |
| _hjid | Analytics | 1 year | Hotjar - records user interactions and page navigation |
| mb_cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Stores your cookie preference choices |
Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Consent Preferences
When you first visit Movementbalance, we present a cookie banner allowing you to accept or manage your preferences. You can update these choices at any time through our cookie consent tool.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to:
- • Accept all cookies automatically
- • Reject all cookies except essential ones
- • Choose which cookies to accept on a per-site basis
- • Delete existing cookies from your device
Note: Disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features or receive personalized content recommendations on our site.
Third-Party Cookie Management
Some of our analytics and marketing partners use their own cookie management tools. You can opt out directly through their platforms:
- • Google Analytics: Visit google.com/analytics/terms
- • Facebook: Visit facebook.com/about/ads
- • Hotjar: Visit hotjar.com/legal/compliance/opt-out
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While Movementbalance respects privacy preferences, we currently do not modify our cookie practices in response to DNT signals. However, you can always manage your cookie settings manually through our consent preferences or your browser settings.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what information we collect through cookies and similar technologies. You also have the right to delete this information and opt out of the sale or sharing of your data.
For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements. This means:
- We obtain explicit consent before deploying non-essential cookies
- You have the right to access, modify, or delete your data
- We provide clear information about cookie purposes and durations
- You can withdraw consent at any time
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices, please contact our editorial team. We're here to help clarify how we use cookies to enhance your reading experience.
Email: [email protected]
Address: Queen Street 151, London
Policy Updates
Movementbalance may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our editorial practices. We recommend reviewing this page regularly. Significant changes will be communicated through our website.
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