Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
Prostate Vitamin Boost ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") operates an informational and editorial platform dedicated to providing readers with evidence-based content about prostate health and wellness. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at prostatevitaminboost.info.
By accessing and browsing our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our cookie practices, please adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our 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 that allows websites to recognize your device on subsequent visits. Cookies serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, tracking your activity, and improving user experience.
Similar technologies include:
- Web Beacons: Small invisible images that track page visits and user interactions.
- Pixels: Tracking elements used to measure engagement and conversions.
- Local Storage: Browser-based data storage that persists across sessions.
- Session Storage: Temporary data storage that clears when you close your browser.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential / Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, user authentication, and site navigation. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without compromising Site functionality.
Duration: Session or persistent (as needed)
2. Performance / Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns. This information helps our editorial team understand reader behavior and optimize content delivery and Site performance.
Duration: Typically 12-24 months
3. Functional / Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, display settings, or content preferences. They enhance your browsing experience by personalizing how content is presented during return visits.
Duration: Persistent (months to years)
4. Marketing / Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your interactions across our Site and may be shared with third-party advertising partners to display relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness. They help us understand audience demographics and content engagement.
Duration: Persistent (typically 30-365 days)
5. Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are placed by external service providers, including analytics platforms, advertising networks, and social media integration tools. We do not control these third-party cookies, but we list them below.
Duration: Varies by third-party provider
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Site Functionality: Enabling login, session management, and secure browsing.
- Content Optimization: Analyzing which articles and topics resonate with our readership to improve editorial decisions.
- User Preferences: Remembering your reading history, font size preferences, and language selection.
- Performance Monitoring: Tracking Site speed, uptime, and identifying technical issues.
- Audience Insights: Understanding reader demographics and content interests (in aggregate, anonymized form).
- Security & Fraud Prevention: Detecting and preventing unauthorized access and malicious activity.
Cookie List
The following table details the cookies used on our Site:
| Cookie Name | Type | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Prostate Vitamin Boost | Session | User session management and authentication |
| pvb_preferences | Functional | Prostate Vitamin Boost | 1 year | Stores user preferences (language, theme, layout) |
| pvb_analytics_id | Analytics | Prostate Vitamin Boost | 2 years | Anonymous visitor identification for analytics |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics | 2 years | Tracks user interactions and page views |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics | 24 hours | Identifies unique users within 24-hour period |
| _gat_gtag_UA | Analytics | Google Analytics | 1 minute | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics |
| NID | Advertising | 6 months | Stores Google advertising preferences and settings | |
| IDE | Advertising | Google DoubleClick | 1 year | Cross-site tracking for advertising purposes |
| fr | Advertising | 90 days | Displays relevant ads and measures ad effectiveness | |
| _fbp | Advertising | 90 days | Identifies browsers for Facebook advertising | |
| pvb_consent | Essential | Prostate Vitamin Boost | 1 year | Records user cookie consent preferences |
| __Host-GDPR_CONSENT | Essential | Prostate Vitamin Boost | 1 year | Stores GDPR/privacy compliance consent status |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- • Accept or reject cookies entirely
- • Accept cookies selectively (essential only, or specific types)
- • Delete cookies from your device
- • View installed cookies and their contents
Instructions for managing 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 data
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner appears. You can:
- • Accept all cookies to enable full functionality
- • Accept essential cookies only to minimize tracking
- • Customize your preferences to allow specific cookie types
- • Review this policy for detailed information
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the consent settings link in the Site footer.
Opt-Out Options
To opt out of specific tracking services:
- • Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- • Facebook: Adjust ad preferences in your Facebook account settings
- • General Ad Tracking: Visit www.aboutads.info for industry opt-out options
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals, and the Site does not respond to DNT headers. However, you can use browser settings or opt-out tools listed above to control cookie use.
If DNT standards are established in the future, we will update this policy and our practices accordingly.
Third-Party Cookies & Links
Our Site contains links to external websites and embedded content from third parties (e.g., social media, analytics platforms). These third parties may place their own cookies on your device, and we have no control over their policies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties:
- Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/privacy
Data Security & Privacy
We take data security seriously. Cookies used on our Site are:
- Encrypted in transit: Transmitted via secure HTTPS connections
- Limited in scope: Only necessary data is collected
- Anonymized where possible: Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized
- Regularly reviewed: Outdated cookies are removed
For detailed information about how we process and protect personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
GDPR & Legal Compliance
For readers in the European Union and other jurisdictions with similar laws, we comply with applicable privacy regulations:
- GDPR (EU): We obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies
- CCPA (California): We provide opt-out mechanisms and honor "Do Not Sell" requests
- UK PECR: We comply with electronic privacy regulations
You have the right to access, rectify, or delete personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address listed below.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our cookie practices, or your privacy, please contact our editorial team:
Prostate Vitamin Boost
Market Street 143
Edinburgh
For content questions or feedback about articles, please send us an email. We typically respond to reader inquiries within 5-7 business days.
Data Protection Officer: Available upon request