This Cookie Policy explains how HealthPicked ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit healthpicked.com (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but may be combined with other data to identify you.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The Site cannot function without these and they cannot be switched off.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use our Site — such as which pages are visited most often and whether error messages are received. All information is aggregated and anonymous.
- Functional Cookies: Allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as language preference) and provide enhanced, personalized features. May be set by us or by third-party providers.
- Targeting & Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver content and ads more relevant to you and your interests. They may also measure advertising campaign effectiveness and remember that you have visited our Site.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: We participate in affiliate marketing programs. When you click an affiliate link on our Site, a cookie may be placed on your device to track referrals and attribute any resulting purchases to HealthPicked. This is how we earn commissions from partner brands.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics: Used to collect aggregated usage data and understand how visitors interact with our Site.
- Affiliate Networks: Tracking platforms that set cookies to track referrals and conversions from our Site to partner brands.
- Advertising Partners: Third-party advertisers that serve relevant ads based on your browsing behavior across websites.
We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for their use. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services.
4. Session vs. Persistent Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used to maintain your session while browsing.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Help us recognize you on return visits and remember your preferences.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent tracking.
- Ad Opt-Out: Opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and your overall browsing experience.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: