Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Scholar Wellness) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
How We Use Cookies
Scholar Wellness uses cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account (if applicable)
- Understand how you use our Site
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Analyze traffic and improve Site performance
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
- Measure the effectiveness of our content
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Session cookies that maintain your session
- Security cookies that authenticate users
- Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our Site’s functionality and content.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our Site. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies, which are stored on users’ computers. The information collected includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Traffic sources and referral websites
- Geographic location of visitors
- Device and browser information
- User interactions and behavior patterns
This information is used to create reports about the use of the Site. Google’s privacy policy is available at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- Font size and display preferences
- Previously viewed content
- Form data retention
4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites on the Internet.
Google and its partners use cookies to:
- Display personalized ads based on your interests
- Measure ad performance and effectiveness
- Prevent the same ad from continuously appearing
- Detect and prevent click fraud
- Provide aggregate reports on ad performance
Google uses the DoubleClick cookie, which enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Opt-Out Options:
- Visit Google Ads Settings to opt out of personalized advertising
- Visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of interest-based advertising
- Visit www.youronlinechoices.eu (for EU users)
5. Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media platforms when you share content from our Site or interact with social media features. They may track your browsing activity across different sites.
Platforms we integrate with may include:
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Site, deliver advertisements, and provide other services.
Third-party services we use include:
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
- Google Analytics: For analyzing Site traffic
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
- Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdSense Technologies: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies have different lifespans:
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They allow us to link your actions during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our Site and remember your preferences.
The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, ranging from a few days to several years.
How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Browser-specific instructions:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
- Opera: Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies
Opting Out of Advertising Cookies
To opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies:
- Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info/
- Network Advertising Initiative: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
Mobile Device Settings
Mobile devices also offer settings to limit ad tracking:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly. You may experience:
- Inability to stay logged in
- Loss of personalization features
- Repeated preference selections
- Limited functionality on certain pages
- Less relevant advertising
However, disabling cookies will not prevent you from accessing most of the content on our Site.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, our Site does not respond to DNT browser settings or signals.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.