Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Overview
Core Flexibility Guide ("we," "us," or "our") operates the coreflexibilityguide.info website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding their use on our platform.
We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use information. This policy details the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, allowing websites to recognize you on subsequent visits.
How cookies work: When you visit our site, we may send a cookie to your device. Your browser stores it and sends it back to us with subsequent requests, helping us improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic site functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas of our site.
Examples: Session cookies, security tokens, CSRF protection, language preferences
Performance Cookies
We use these cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This data helps us understand user behavior, measure article performance, and optimize our content delivery.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page view tracking, article engagement metrics, bounce rate analysis
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, allowing us to personalize your browsing experience and provide features tailored to your interests.
Examples: Theme preferences, saved article categories, sidebar settings, content recommendations
Analytical Cookies
We use analytical cookies to gather data about site usage patterns, user demographics, and content popularity. This helps our editorial team understand what articles resonate with readers.
Examples: Traffic sources, article reading time, device types, geographic location data
How We Use Cookies
Improving Editorial Experience
We analyze which articles generate the most engagement to improve our content strategy and provide readers with relevant information.
Personalizing Content
Functional cookies allow us to remember your content preferences and provide personalized article recommendations.
Ensuring Security
Essential cookies protect your account and prevent unauthorized access to our platform.
Understanding Reader Behavior
Analytics help our editorial team understand reading patterns, article performance, and user engagement across our platform.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and site functionality |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - unique visitor identification |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - rate limiting |
| cfg_theme | Functional | 1 year | Stores your theme preference (light/dark) |
| cfg_prefs | Functional | 1 year | Remembers content category preferences |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | Security - protects against CSRF attacks |
| last_visit | Functional | 30 days | Tracks your last visit for content recommendations |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or be notified when a cookie is being set. Here's how 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 > Cookies and website data
- → Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and other site permissions
Third-Party Services
We use Google Analytics to understand how our content performs. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- → Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- → Adjusting your Google Ad Settings
Important Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly, including access to articles and basic navigation features. Non-essential cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We currently do not change our data collection practices in response to DNT requests, but we respect your privacy choices and encourage you to use the cookie management options described above.
If you have concerns about your privacy, please review the privacy settings in your browser and adjust them according to your preferences.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the cookie policies or privacy practices of third-party websites. When you click on external links, you leave our site and are subject to their own cookie and privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing the cookie policy of any external website before providing personal information or interacting with their cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page with the "Last updated" date at the top. Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on our website.
Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, we welcome your feedback. Our editorial team is here to help clarify our practices.
Contact Information:
Core Flexibility Guide
High Street 130
Glasgow
For content questions or feedback about our articles, please send us a message through our FAQ page.
Additional Resources
For more information about online privacy and cookies, you may find these resources helpful:
- • Our Disclaimer
- • Browse our latest articles
- • All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org — comprehensive guide to cookies
- • Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB): iab.com — cookie standards and best practices