This Cookie Policy explains how TheHealthBrief.org uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit the Site.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember preferences, and provide reporting information. Similar technologies include pixel tags, local storage, and session identifiers.
2. Cookies we use
2.1 Strictly necessary
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They do not require consent.
- Session identifier — used to maintain page state during a single browsing session. Expires when you close the browser.
2.2 Functional / visitor identification
On pages that include sponsored content or advertising, we may set anonymous identifiers to distinguish unique visitors from returning visitors and to prevent duplicate ad loads.
- Visitor ID (_vid) — a randomly generated 16-character identifier. No personal information. Expires after 12 months.
- Session ID (_sid) — a randomly generated session identifier that renews every 30 minutes of activity.
2.3 Analytics
We use minimal server-side analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. This includes anonymous page-view counts, approximate country-level geography (from IP), and referring-source attribution. No personally identifying data is stored in analytics logs.
2.4 Third-party advertising
When you interact with sponsored content or advertising on the Site, our advertising partners (for example, native advertising networks and affiliate platforms) may set their own cookies and tracking identifiers. These are governed by those third parties' privacy policies. You can opt out of most interest-based advertising through:
- YourAdChoices.com (US)
- YourOnlineChoices.eu (EU)
- NAI opt-out
3. Managing cookies
Most browsers let you view, manage, and delete cookies. You can configure your browser to reject all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or prompt you before accepting each one. Instructions for popular browsers:
Please note: disabling cookies may affect the functionality of parts of the Site.
4. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" signal. Because there is no industry-wide standard for interpreting this signal, the Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals. You can still control tracking through the opt-out links above and browser cookie settings.
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
6. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy can be directed to admin@thehealthbrief.org.