Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Herbalmenessence — an independent editorial publication at herbalmenessence.info — uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you read our articles and browse our content.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide basic reporting information to site operators.
Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called third-party cookies. Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by an external service, such as analytics or embedded content.
How We Use Cookies
As an editorial platform dedicated to herbal wellness topics, Herbalmenessence uses cookies strictly for the following editorial and operational purposes:
📖 Delivering Content
We use session cookies to ensure pages and articles load correctly as you navigate through our editorial content.
📊 Understanding Readership
Analytics cookies help our editorial team understand which articles resonate with readers, so we can improve the quality and relevance of our content.
⚙️ Remembering Preferences
Functional cookies remember settings such as your preferred language or display options so you do not need to reconfigure them on each visit.
🔒 Site Security
Strictly necessary cookies support basic security features, preventing malicious activity and protecting the integrity of our editorial platform.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or navigating between pages. Without these, the site cannot function properly.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count article reads and measure traffic sources, helping our editorial team assess the performance of our publications. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. Disabling these cookies means we will not know when you have visited our site.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our editorial pages. If you disable these, some features of the site may not function as intended.
Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set by our third-party advertising partners. They do not store directly personal information, but uniquely identify your browser and internet device. Herbalmenessence does not use these cookies to track individuals or build personal profiles.
Cookie List
The table below lists the specific cookies currently active on herbalmenessence.info, their purpose, and their retention period.
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _session_id | Necessary | Maintains user session while browsing articles | Session | 1st Party |
| csrf_token | Necessary | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session | 1st Party |
| cookie_consent | Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | 1st Party |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics – distinguishes unique readers | 24 months | 3rd Party |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics – stores and counts page views | 24 hours | 3rd Party |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute | 3rd Party |
| lang_pref | Functional | Remembers your preferred content language | 6 months | 1st Party |
| theme_pref | Functional | Saves display mode preference (light/dark) | 6 months | 1st Party |
Managing & Controlling Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your preferences through the following methods:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when websites try to set them. Note that disabling cookies may affect how our editorial content displays. Refer to your browser's help section for instructions:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Opt-Out of Google Analytics
To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your reading activity, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This is available for most major browsers at no cost.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of Herbalmenessence. Some article features, reading preferences, and navigation elements may not operate as expected if cookies are fully disabled.
Third-Party Services
Our editorial platform may include content or tools from third-party services to enhance the reading experience. These services may place their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies.
- •Google Analytics — used to understand how readers discover and engage with our articles. Data is anonymised and aggregated.
- •Embedded Content — articles may include embedded media (e.g., videos) from platforms such as YouTube. These providers may set their own cookies when you interact with such content.
- •Social Sharing Buttons — if present, social media plugins may set cookies if you are logged into those platforms.
Updates to This Policy
Herbalmenessence may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our editorial practices. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have any questions about how Herbalmenessence uses cookies, or if you have feedback about our editorial content, our team is happy to hear from you.
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