Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
At Strongbodyguides (strongbodyguides.info), we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how our editorial content is accessed, and improve our platform. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Address: Park Road 8, Manchester
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about you, such as your preferences or login status. Cookies are not executable files and cannot transmit viruses or malware.
Each cookie has an expiration date. Once expired, the cookie is automatically deleted from your device. Some cookies persist longer than your current browsing session, while others are cleared when you close your browser.
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, security features, and access to protected areas of our editorial platform.
Expiration: Session (when you close your browser) or up to 1 year
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. We collect anonymized data about page views, article engagement, user flow, and device types to improve our editorial offerings and user experience.
Expiration: 2 years
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as language preferences, text size, theme selection, and other personalization options to tailor your reading experience.
Expiration: 1 year
Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted partners (such as analytics providers and content delivery networks) to set cookies on our site. These cookies help deliver our content more efficiently and provide insights into content performance.
Expiration: Varies by partner (typically 2 years)
How We Use Cookies
- Improve Content Delivery: Understanding which articles and guides are most accessed helps us refine our editorial strategy.
- Personalize Your Experience: Remembering your preferences allows us to present content in your preferred format and language.
- Analyze Performance: Cookies help us track site performance, identify technical issues, and optimize load times.
- Enhance Security: Essential cookies protect your session and prevent unauthorized access to content.
- Measure Engagement: We track how readers interact with our articles to create better editorial content.
Cookie Reference Table
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sbg_session | Essential | Maintains user session | Session |
| sbg_preferences | Preference | Stores language and theme settings | 1 year |
| sbg_analytics_id | Analytical | Tracks anonymous usage patterns | 2 years |
| _ga | Analytical (Third-Party) | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| sbg_csrf_token | Essential | Security protection against CSRF attacks | Session |
| sbg_content_tracking | Analytical | Measures article engagement metrics | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are being set
- Clear cookies automatically when you close your browser
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our site, we display a consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time through our privacy settings. Accepting analytical cookies helps us improve editorial content, while preference cookies enhance your personal reading experience.
Opt-Out Options
For third-party analytics, you can opt out directly:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Most analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms in their privacy policies
Data Protection & Privacy
All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. We:
- Anonymize analytics data to prevent personal identification
- Store cookies securely using encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Limit cookie retention to only the time necessary for their purpose
- Never sell or share cookie data with external parties for marketing purposes
For more information on how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Changes 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 significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Continued use of our website following any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy. We recommend reviewing this page occasionally to stay informed of how we manage cookies.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies, your privacy, or would like to provide feedback about our articles, please reach out to our editorial team.
Strongbodyguides Editorial Team
Park Road 8
Manchester
For content feedback or policy questions: Contact us through the FAQ page or visit our blog for more information.
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