This Cookie Policy explains how Natural Healing Path (https://naturalhealingpath.blog/) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the purposes for using them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies typically contain:

• The name of the website that placed the cookie
• A unique identifier
• An expiration date
• Other information depending on the cookie’s purpose

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

• Essential functionality: To enable basic website features and ensure proper operation
• User experience: To remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our content
• Performance: To optimize website speed and functionality
• Security: To protect your data and prevent fraudulent activity

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

ESSENTIAL

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Examples include:

• Session cookies that remember your actions during a browsing session
• Security cookies for authentication and fraud prevention
• Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic efficiently

3.2 Functional Cookies

FUNCTIONAL

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples include:

• Remembering your login details
• Storing your language preferences
• Remembering your font size and display preferences
• Keeping track of items in your shopping cart (if applicable)

3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

ANALYTICS

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website’s functionality and content.

We use:

• Google Analytics: To track website traffic, user behavior, and demographics
• Performance monitoring: To identify and fix technical issues
• Heat mapping tools: To understand how users navigate our pages

3.4 Advertising Cookies

ADVERTISING

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

Note: If you disable these cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to you.

3.5 Third-Party Cookies

THIRD-PARTY

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies.

Third parties that may set cookies include:

• Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram)
• Embedded video players (YouTube, Vimeo)
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Advertising networks (Google AdSense, if applicable)
• Content delivery networks (CDNs)

4. Detailed Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of cookies that may be used on Natural Healing Path:

5. Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help the website remember your actions during a single browsing session.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help the website remember your preferences across multiple visits.

6. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Natural Healing Path and are used only by our website. We have full control over these cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by external services we use on our website (such as Google Analytics, social media plugins, or advertising networks). We have limited control over these cookies.

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience on our website.