Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. Prostate Vitality Journey uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how readers interact with our editorial content, and improve our platform. This policy explains the types of cookies we use and how you can manage them.
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.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility features.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, page load preferences
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers use our site by collecting anonymous data about page visits, article engagement, and navigation patterns.
Examples: Page views, scroll depth, article reading time, device type
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized reading experience on subsequent visits.
Examples: Language preference, theme selection, article bookmarks
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
Third-party partners may place cookies for advertising and analytics purposes. These help display relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness.
Examples: Ad targeting, audience segmentation, retargeting pixels
How We Use Cookies
- Site Functionality: Enabling essential features like page navigation and content access
- Editorial Analytics: Tracking which articles readers find most valuable to improve our content strategy
- User Preferences: Remembering your reading habits and display preferences
- Content Relevance: Delivering articles and information tailored to reader interests
- Performance Monitoring: Identifying technical issues and optimizing page load speeds
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and security | Session |
| pvj_user_prefs | Functional | Stores reader display and language preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks user interactions | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 2 years |
| pvj_article_history | Functional | Records recently read articles for recommendations | 30 days |
| consent_status | Essential | Records cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| ad_pref | Marketing | Third-party ad targeting and preferences | 1 year |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook pixel for content analytics | 3 months |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies directly through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being set. However, blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our site.
To manage cookies in popular browsers:
- 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 other site permissions
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific analytics and advertising cookies while still enjoying our editorial content. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to function.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this preference, please note that not all tracking can be disabled while maintaining core site functionality and content recommendations.
Third-Party Services
Our site uses third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: For understanding reader behavior and site performance
- Facebook Pixel: For measuring content engagement across social platforms
- Advertising Partners: For serving relevant content and measuring campaign effectiveness
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers for more information about their cookie practices.
International Compliance
GDPR (EU/UK)
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies before placing them on your device.
Philippines Data Privacy
Our site (prostatevitalityjourney.info, EDSA 100, Makati) complies with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and relevant Philippine data protection regulations. We handle personal data transparently and securely.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our editorial practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our site following such updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, we welcome your feedback. Our editorial team is here to help clarify our data practices.
Prostate Vitality Journey
EDSA 100, Makati
Philippines
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