Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
About This Cookie Policy
Healthplanconnect ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website healthplanconnect.info located at Strada Victoriei 199, Constanța. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform.
We are committed to transparency regarding data collection. This policy describes what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control 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.
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 activity and preferences. Cookies serve as a mechanism for websites to remember information about your visit.
Note: Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but they can be linked to such information if you provide it during your visit.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.
Duration: Session-based (expire when you close your browser)
Performance Cookies
We use performance cookies to analyze how visitors interact with our content. This includes information about page load times, bounce rates, and which pages are most frequently visited. This helps us optimize our editorial platform.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language selection, article bookmarks, or theme preferences. They enhance your personalized browsing experience.
Duration: Up to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies collect aggregated data about site usage to help us understand audience demographics, content preferences, and engagement patterns. This information guides our editorial decisions.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies track your activity across websites to show relevant content recommendations. These are used by third-party services to understand content preferences and recommend articles.
Duration: Up to 2 years
How We Use Cookies
- • Content Delivery: Ensuring articles and pages load correctly for all visitors
- • User Experience: Remembering your preferences to improve your browsing experience
- • Analytics: Understanding which articles resonate most with our audience
- • Content Recommendations: Suggesting articles that may interest you based on your reading history
- • Security: Protecting your session and preventing unauthorized access
- • Performance Monitoring: Identifying and resolving technical issues on our platform
Cookie Details
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains user session on the platform | Session |
| hpc_preferences | Functional | Stores user language and display preferences | 1 year |
| hpc_bookmarks | Functional | Remembers bookmarked articles | 2 years |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks visitor interactions and page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking for analytics reporting | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| hpc_analytics | Performance | Internal analytics for content performance metrics | 2 years |
| hpc_recommendations | Marketing | Enables personalized article recommendations | 2 years |
| __utma, __utmb, __utmc, __utmz | Analytics | Legacy Google Analytics tracking cookies | 2 years |
| hpc_consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain embedded content from third-party services. These services may place their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how readers interact with our content. Google may place cookies on your device to track your usage patterns across websites.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
Content Delivery Networks
Third-party content delivery services may place cookies to optimize content delivery and security.
Social Media Widgets
If you interact with embedded social media content, those platforms may place cookies to track your activity.
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie management options in your browser's preferences or privacy settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- • Accept all cookies: Allows all types of cookies for an optimized experience
- • Reject non-essential cookies: Only essential cookies will be used
- • Customize preferences: Choose which types of cookies you allow
Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website, such as page navigation and form submission.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing not be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for recognizing DNT signals. Our website may not respond to DNT browser signals, as there is no industry standard.
You can still control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie management tools regardless of any DNT preference.
Updates 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 any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our website after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
Have Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions or concerns about our cookie practices or this policy, we encourage you to contact our editorial team.
Address:
Strada Victoriei 199
Constanța, Romania
Email: For content questions and feedback, please reach out to our editorial team.
We welcome feedback about our editorial content and platform. Please send us your questions or comments.
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