Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
At Wellnessplateclass, we use cookies to enhance your experience while reading our editorial content and navigating our platform. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Our Address: Gartenstraße 167, Berlin, Germany
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.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing behavior and are sent back to our servers on subsequent visits. Cookies help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
Cookies may be either persistent (remaining on your device until manually deleted) or temporary/session cookies (automatically deleted when you close your browser).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential/Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to restricted sections of our platform.
Necessary for: Website functionality, user authentication, security
Performance/Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how readers interact with our editorial content. They collect anonymous information about which articles are read, how long visitors stay on pages, and how they navigate our site.
Necessary for: Analytics, traffic monitoring, content performance analysis
Preference/Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, text size preferences, article bookmarks, and other personalization settings to improve your reading experience.
Necessary for: Personalization, user preferences, content customization
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party providers may place cookies on your device for analytics and content delivery optimization. These are governed by third-party privacy policies and your browser's cookie settings.
Used by: Analytics providers, content delivery services
How We Use Cookies
- • Maintaining your session: Keeping you logged in while you browse our editorial content
- • Content analytics: Understanding which articles resonate with our readers and improving editorial coverage
- • User preferences: Remembering your reading preferences and customization choices
- • Security: Preventing fraudulent activity and protecting your account
- • Performance monitoring: Ensuring our website loads quickly and functions properly
- • Tracking editorial metrics: Measuring reader engagement with our wellness and lifestyle content
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpc_session_id | Essential | User session identification | Session |
| wpc_user_auth | Essential | Authentication token | 30 days |
| wpc_preferences | Preference | Language, theme, text size settings | 1 year |
| wpc_bookmarks | Preference | Saved articles and bookmarks | 1 year |
| wpc_analytics | Analytics | Page visits and content engagement tracking | 13 months |
| wpc_utm_source | Analytics | Traffic source attribution | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics visitor identification | 2 years |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics request throttling | 1 minute |
| wpc_consent | Essential | Cookie consent preference storage | 1 year |
| wpc_csrf_token | Essential | CSRF attack prevention | Session |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, accept only certain types, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.
For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. This allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through your account settings or by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.
Opt-Out Options
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals. Wellnessplateclass does not respond to DNT browser signals, but you can use other tools to control cookie collection and use as described in the Managing Your Cookies section above.
Cookies and Privacy
Our use of cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection regulations including GDPR. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect and use data.
Our analytics cookies collect anonymized data only. We do not use cookies to identify you personally without your explicit consent, except where necessary for essential website functionality and security.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We encourage you to review this page regularly for the latest information. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or via email notification to registered users.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy, please contact our editorial team.
Wellnessplateclass
Gartenstraße 167
Berlin, Germany
Email: [email protected]
For content questions or editorial feedback, please send us an email with your inquiry. Our editorial team will respond to you as soon as possible.