Cookie Policy | Sleepcyclenutrition United Kingdom

About This Policy

Sleepcyclenutrition (sleepcyclenutrition.info) uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

By continuing to use our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not accept our cookie practices, please adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of the site.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies are widely used to improve user experience, remember preferences, and gather analytics.

Session Cookies: Temporary files deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until manually deleted or expiration date is reached.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, form submission, and security.

• User authentication and session management
• CSRF token protection
• Cookie consent preferences
• SSL/TLS security identification

2. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you interact with our site. They help us understand usage patterns, page performance, and user behavior to improve content delivery.

• Google Analytics tracking
• Page load times and performance metrics
• User interface interaction patterns
• Device and browser information

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience across visits.

• Language and regional preferences
• Font size and display settings
• Content browsing history
• Article bookmark preferences

4. Marketing & Targeting Cookies

These cookies track your browsing behavior to display relevant content and advertisements. They may be set by third-party advertising partners.

• Google Ads and AdSense tracking
• Facebook Pixel and social media tracking
• Interest-based advertising identification
• Content recommendation targeting

How We Use Cookies

1

Improving User Experience

We use cookies to remember your preferences, language choice, and display settings so you have a consistent experience.

2

Analytics & Performance

We analyze how readers interact with our content to identify which articles resonate most and optimize our editorial platform.

3

Security & Authentication

Essential cookies protect your account, prevent fraud, and ensure secure transactions on our platform.

4

Content Recommendations

Cookies help us suggest relevant articles based on your reading history and interests.

Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
_ga	Performance	2 years	Google Analytics user ID tracking
_gat	Performance	1 minute	Google Analytics request rate limiting
_gid	Performance	24 hours	Google Analytics session identifier
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session	PHP session management and authentication
cookie_consent	Essential	1 year	Stores your cookie preference choices
user_preferences	Functional	1 year	Language, theme, and display preferences
article_history	Functional	6 months	Recently viewed articles for recommendations
fbp	Marketing	3 months	Facebook Pixel for audience tracking
NID	Marketing	6 months	Google Ads personalization and frequency capping
ANID	Marketing	2 years	Google AdSense interest-based advertising

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a website attempts to place a cookie on your device. Here are instructions for 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 → Cookies and other site permissions

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit Sleepcyclenutrition, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

✓ Accept all cookies to enable full functionality
✓ Accept only essential cookies for basic functionality
✓ Customize your preferences for each cookie category
✓ Decline non-essential cookies at any time

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific third-party cookie tracking:

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Google Ads: Visit Google Ads Settings to manage ad personalization
• Facebook: Adjust settings in your Facebook Settings

Do Not Track (DNT)

Most modern browsers support Do Not Track (DNT) signals. While we respect DNT preferences, third-party services may not honor them. We recommend using the privacy controls listed above for more reliable protection.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses third-party services that may place their own cookies on your device. These include:

Google (Analytics, Ads, AdSense)

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Facebook / Meta

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

May include Cloudflare, AWS, or similar providers for performance optimization

We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly.

Data Privacy & GDPR Compliance

Sleepcyclenutrition is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

Your Rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to request deletion (right to be forgotten)
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

For questions about your data or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through our disclaimer page or send feedback about articles to our editorial team.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to discuss privacy concerns, our editorial team is here to help.

Address: Station Road 153, London
For content feedback or privacy inquiries: Please contact us through our feedback channels or refer to our disclaimer page for additional contact information.

Last updated: January 2025 | Sleepcyclenutrition Editorial Platform