Cookie Policy – Global Wellness Lab

🍪 Cookie Policy

Global Wellness Lab

Last Updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Global Wellness Lab (www.globalwellnesslab.online). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. It is important that you understand how cookies work and how we use these tools to improve your browsing experience.

📋 Definition: Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They allow our site to recognize you and remember your preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are stored locally on your browser or device when you visit a website. They contain information that helps to:

3. Types of Cookies Used

At Global Wellness Lab, we use the following types of cookies:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Necessary)

Purpose: Ensure basic website functionality

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
PHPSESSIDMaintains user sessionUntil browser closesSession
wordpress_logged_inAuthenticates registered users14 daysPersistent
wordpress_secAuthentication security14 daysPersistent
gdpr-cookie-noticeRecords cookie consent1 yearPersistent

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Understand how users interact with our website

ProviderCookiePurposeDuration
Google Analytics_ga, _gid, _gatTrack user behavior and website traffic2 years
Google Analytics_gac_*Track Google Ads campaign conversions90 days

3.3 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Improve usability and personalize experience

PurposeDescriptionTypical Duration
Language PreferencesRemember your preferred language1 year
Website ThemeSave viewing preferences (light/dark)1 year
Browsing HistoryTrack viewed articles for recommendations90 days

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

ProviderCookiePurposeDuration
Google AdsIDE, NIDInterest-based advertising2 years
Facebook Pixelfr, datr, sbTracking for remarketing and analysisUp to 2 years
Hotjar_hjid, _hjabsoluteSessionInProgressBehavior analysis and heatmapping1 year

4. Purpose of Cookie Use

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  1. Basic Functionality: Allow you to navigate the website and use its features
  2. Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account if applicable
  3. Preferences: Remember your preferences and settings
  4. Analytics and Optimization: Understand how the website is used for improvements
  5. Targeted Advertising: Show advertisements relevant to your interests
  6. Security: Detect and prevent malicious activities
  7. Remarketing: Display ads about products related to pages you visited

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may integrate services from third parties that use their own cookies:

5.1 Implemented Services

⚠️ Important: We do not control third-party cookies. We recommend reading each service’s privacy policy to understand how your data is handled.

6. Consent and Cookie Management

6.1 Consent for Non-Essential Cookies

When you visit Global Wellness Lab for the first time, a cookie notification will be displayed. You can:

6.2 How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser

You can also manage cookies directly in your browser:

🌐 Google Chrome

  1. Open Chrome and click ⋮ (More) → Settings
  2. Click Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  3. Choose your privacy preferences

🔥 Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox and click ☰ (Menu) → Preferences
  2. Go to Privacy and security
  3. Under Cookies and site data, choose your options

🧭 Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Edge and click ⋯ (More) → Settings
  2. Go to Privacy, search and services
  3. Adjust Cookies and site data settings

🍎 Safari (Mac)

  1. Open Safari and click Safari → Preferences
  2. Go to Privacy
  3. Configure how you want to handle cookies
📌 Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work correctly.

7. Cookie Duration

Cookie TypeTypical DurationDescription
Session CookiesUntil you close the browserAutomatically deleted when session ends
Persistent Cookies (Short-term)1-30 daysStored for limited period
Persistent Cookies (Long-term)90 days – 2 yearsStored for analytics and advertising

8. Your Privacy Rights

Under data protection laws (LGPD – General Data Protection Law), you have the right to:

8.1 Included Rights

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

10. Children’s Policy

Global Wellness Lab is not directed at children under 13 years old. We do not deliberately collect data from children. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will immediately take steps to remove this data.

11. Social Media Integration

Our website contains integrations with social media platforms. When you interact with sharing buttons or plugins:

12. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. This Cookie Policy applies only to Global Wellness Lab. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Significant changes will be communicated through:

Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated policy.

14. Regulatory Compliance

Global Wellness Lab complies with:

15. Contact and Exercise of Rights

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

16. Additional References

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