This Cookie Policy explains how Self Health Pro uses cookies, tracking technologies, and related tools on our website. It also describes the types of cookies we use, what they do, and how you can manage or disable them.
This policy works together with our Privacy Policy and applies to all visitors of the website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly, remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide analytics or advertising features.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies active only during your visit
- Persistent cookies stored for a set time
- First party cookies placed by our site
- Third party cookies placed by external platforms like Google, Awin, or Etsy
Cookies do not directly identify you unless you choose to provide personal information.
2. Why We Use Cookies
Self Health Pro uses cookies and similar tools to:
- Keep the website functioning
- Improve performance and user experience
- Analyze how visitors use the site
- Deliver relevant Google Adsense ads
- Track affiliate referrals through Awin
- Support WordPress and plugin features
- Maintain security and detect spam or misuse
- Store user preferences and cookie choices
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to work. They may include:
- WordPress core functionality
- Security and firewall systems
- Hosting related session cookies
- Cookie banner preference storage
These cannot be disabled using our internal tools.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These enhance usability and may include:
- Comment saving preferences
- Theme or layout preferences
- Plugin based UI features
Disabling them may affect certain display elements.
3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use analytics tools to understand visitor behavior.
These may include:
- Google Analytics cookies
- WordPress plugin analytics
- Hosting provider logs
Analytics cookies track: - Page visits
- Click behavior
- Time spent on pages
- Referring URLs
- Device and browser information
Analytics tools help us improve content quality and site performance.
3.4 Advertising Cookies
Self Health Pro uses Google Adsense.
Adsense may place advertising cookies that help:
- Show relevant ads
- Measure ad performance
- Prevent repeated ads
- Personalize content based on browsing behavior
Depending on your region, you may see non personalized ads unless you choose otherwise.
3.5 Affiliate Tracking Cookies
We participate in the Awin affiliate program.
When you click on an affiliate link:
- A tracking cookie records your click
- The cookie is stored temporarily
- If you make a purchase, Awin assigns commission
Affiliate cookies ensure proper referral attribution.
3.6 Third Party Cookies
External services integrated into our website may place their own cookies, including:
- Google (Analytics, Adsense, Search Console)
- Etsy (if you click outgoing shop links)
- Embedded media providers (YouTube, social platforms)
- Email subscription tools
- Content delivery networks (CDNs)
We do not control third party cookies directly.
4. Cookies Used by WordPress
Our website is built on WordPress which may use cookies for:
- Login sessions if users sign in
- Comment preferences if comments are enabled
- Plugin features such as caching, SEO, or security
- Session management
- Performance optimization
WordPress cookies are generally functional or necessary.
5. Managing or Disabling Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies at any time by:
- Adjusting your browser settings
- Clearing existing cookies
- Using the Manage Cookies option on the cookie banner
- Opting out of personalized ads through Google settings
Here are common browser control pages:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy
Firefox: Options → Privacy
Safari: Preferences → Privacy
Edge: Settings → Privacy and Services
Blocking cookies may impact site functionality.
6. Cookie Consent Banner
Visitors in regions with cookie regulations (such as GDPR) will see a cookie consent banner when they first visit the site.
You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non essential cookies
- Manage specific cookie categories
Your preferences are stored so the banner will not appear repeatedly unless settings are reset.
7. Third Party Policy Links
For more information on how third parties handle data:
Google Privacy Policy
Awin Privacy & Cookies
Etsy Privacy Policy
YouTube and embedded services policies
Links can be added to your website where required.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page and take effect when published.
9. Contact Information
For questions about this Cookie Policy or cookie related rights, contact us at:
hello@selfhealthpro.com