Last Updated: March 13, 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how HealthNTips (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website HealthNTips.com (the “Site”). This policy provides detailed information about what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can control them.
By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not accept the use of cookies, please disable them following the instructions in this Cookie Policy or by changing your browser settings so that cookies from our Site cannot be placed on your device.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember if you have been to the website before. Cookies are a very common web technology; most websites use cookies and have done so for years. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies are used to enable certain functions, provide analytics, store preferences, and enable advertising delivery. They cannot harm your computer or search your computer for other information.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Site:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Examples of essential cookies we use:
- Session cookies for managing user sessions
- Security cookies for detecting authentication abuses
- Load balancing cookies to ensure website performance
Performance Cookies (Analytics)
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.
Examples of performance cookies we use:
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat)
- First-party analytics cookies to monitor site performance
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Examples of functionality cookies we use:
- Cookies that remember your preferences (like language or region)
- Cookies that remember if you’ve completed a survey
- Cookies that remember if you’ve dismissed a notification
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Examples of targeting/advertising cookies we use:
- Cookies from affiliate marketing networks to track referrals
- Cookies for retargeting and displaying personalized advertisements
- Cookies from social media platforms for tracking and sharing
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to enhance our services and improve your experience. These third parties may include:
Analytics Providers:
- Google Analytics (Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy)
Advertising Networks:
- Google Ads (Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy)
- Facebook Ads (Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php)
- Amazon Associates (Privacy Policy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GX7NJQ4ZB8MHFRNJ)
Affiliate Networks:
- Commission Junction (Privacy Policy: https://www.cj.com/legal/privacy-policy)
- ShareASale (Privacy Policy: https://www.shareasale.com/privacypolicy.pdf)
Each of these third parties may use cookies, alone or in conjunction with web beacons or other tracking technologies, to collect information about you when you use our Site. The information they collect may be associated with your personal information or they may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites and other online services.
Cookie Management
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings preferences. These settings are typically found in the “options,” “tools,” or “preferences” menu of your browser. You can usually:
- View what cookies you have and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Cookie Consent Tool
On your first visit to our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
Opt-Out of Specific Third-Party Cookies
For cookies that are set by third-party services, you can opt out directly with those third parties:
- To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- To opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies, visit:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
Please note that opting out of targeted advertising does not opt you out of being served advertising altogether. You will continue to receive generic ads that are not based on your preferences.
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, you may still use our Site, but your ability to use some features or areas of our Site may be limited. For example, we may not be able to remember your preferences or customizations, or you may need to log in each time you visit.
Our Use of Web Beacons and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies like web beacons (sometimes called “tracking pixels” or “clear gifs”). These are tiny graphics files that contain a unique identifier that enable us to recognize when someone has visited our Site or opened an email that we have sent them. This allows us to monitor the traffic patterns of users from one page within our Site to another, to deliver or communicate with cookies, to understand whether you have come to our Site from an online advertisement displayed on a third-party website, to improve site performance, and to measure the success of email marketing campaigns.
Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our Site. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
HealthNTips
Email: [email protected]
By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device in accordance with this Cookie Policy, unless you have disabled them.