Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how HealthyLifeStyles uses cookies and similar technologies (such as browser local storage) when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your actions and preferences. "Local storage" is a similar technology that lets a site save small pieces of data in your browser. We use both sparingly.

How we use them

We use these technologies for essential preferences and, with consent, analytics and advertising:

Essential (always on)

These are necessary for the site to function and remember your basic choices. They do not track you across other sites. For example, we store your cookie-consent decision in local storage (under a key such as hls-consent) so we don't ask you again on every visit.

Analytics and advertising (optional, consent-based)

After you select "Accept all", analytics, Google AdSense, CMS-configured custom ads, and affiliate images may load; providers may set cookies or process device and browsing information. If you select "Reject non-essential", we do not load the AdSense library, initialize ad slots, run custom ad code, or request affiliate images.

Tool data and local storage

The HRV log, Food and Symptom Diary, and Health Score can save data in your browser's local storage. We also store your consent decision locally. Server-assisted features are described in our Privacy Policy; cookies are not the only way data is processed.

Managing your choices

You are in control of cookies in two ways:

• Our cookie banner: Choose "Accept all" or "Reject non-essential" when you first visit. Use "Cookie choices" in the footer to change your decision later without deleting your locally saved tool data. If you reject after accepting, the page reloads to stop scripts that were already loaded. You may separately need to clear third-party cookies in your browser.
• Your browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies and local storage. Note that blocking essential storage may mean the consent banner reappears on each visit.

Third-party cookies

Analytics providers and advertising partners may set their own cookies after acceptance. Consult their respective policies and your browser settings for more control.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our practices or the law evolve. The "Last updated" date above reflects the latest revision.

Contact us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch.