Cookie Policy
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About This Policy
Strongmaturehealth is an informational editorial platform dedicated to health content. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how our content is accessed and to improve your reading experience.
Our Address: Kungsgatan 121, Lund, Sweden
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing patterns. Cookies cannot execute code or transmit viruses—they are harmless data storage tools.
There are two main types of cookies based on duration:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: 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 core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of our site. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate correctly.
Consent Required: No (always enabled)
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. They track which articles are most read, how long readers spend on pages, and how they navigate the site. This anonymous data allows our editorial team to create more relevant and valuable content.
Consent Required: Yes
3. Performance Cookies
These cookies measure how our website performs by monitoring page load times, server responses, and error rates. They help us optimize the technical performance of our platform to ensure a smooth reading experience.
Consent Required: Yes
4. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language selection, text size preferences, and reading history. They allow us to customize your experience on future visits to match your established preferences.
Consent Required: Yes
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by external services that provide analytics, content delivery, and security services. These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. We do not share personal information with advertisers or data brokers.
Consent Required: Yes
How We Use Cookies
Content Analytics
Understanding which health topics and articles are most valued by our readers
User Experience
Remembering your reading preferences and maintaining secure sessions
Website Optimization
Identifying technical issues and ensuring our platform loads quickly and reliably
Security
Protecting against fraud and maintaining the security of our platform
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Accept or reject new cookies
- Delete cookies automatically when you close your browser
- Block cookies from specific websites
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we recognize this signal, some of our service providers may not respond to it. You can always manage cookies directly through your browser settings.
Complete Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESSIONID | Essential | Session | Maintains secure user sessions |
| language_preference | Functional | 1 year | Stores language selection |
| theme_preference | Functional | 1 year | Remembers light/dark mode choice |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - unique visitor identifier |
| _ga_* | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| reading_history | Functional | 6 months | Tracks recently read articles |
| content_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Stores article category preferences |
| font_size | Functional | 1 year | Remembers text size preference |
| _hjid | Analytics | 1 year | Hotjar session identifier |
| security_token | Essential | Session | CSRF protection and security |
This list is updated regularly. Third-party services may set additional cookies subject to their own privacy policies.
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swedish Data Protection Act.
Your Rights
- • Access: Request what personal data we hold about you
- • Correction: Ask us to update inaccurate information
- • Deletion: Request removal of your data
- • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- • Opt-out: Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
Cookie data is encrypted and stored securely. We do not sell personal information to third parties or use it for purposes beyond those described in this policy.
Third-Party Services
We work with select third-party providers to improve our content platform:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how readers engage with our articles and which topics are most valuable.
Hotjar
Provides insights into how users interact with our website layout and content organization.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Optimizes the delivery of our articles and images to readers worldwide for faster loading.
Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use data.
International Data Transfer
Some of our third-party service providers are based outside the European Union. When cookies or data are transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection levels
- Your explicit consent where required
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting the revised policy on this page.
Your continued use of our platform following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact our editorial team:
We typically respond to content and privacy inquiries within 5 business days.