Curated Wellness

Cookie Policy

Balanced Energy Path — Park Road 61, Bristol

Last updated: January 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, understanding how you interact with our content, and improving our editorial platform's functionality.

This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them. By continuing to browse Balanced Energy Path, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure access to our content areas, and user authentication.

Without these cookies, certain website features cannot operate correctly.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how you interact with our website. They help us understand which articles are most read, how long visitors stay on pages, and which content resonates with our audience.

This data helps our editorial team improve content quality and relevance.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences when you visit our site, such as your preferred text size, language selection, or bookmarked articles within your session.

They enhance your personal experience but are not strictly essential.

Analytical Cookies

We use analytics tools to understand traffic patterns and user behavior. These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our content and identify areas for editorial improvement.

All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated for privacy protection.

How We Use Cookies

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Improving Content Discovery

Cookies help us understand which topics and articles generate the most interest, enabling our editorial team to create more relevant content.
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Personalizing Your Experience

Functional cookies remember your preferences, making it easier to navigate our platform on subsequent visits.
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Maintaining Security

Essential cookies protect your session and ensure secure interactions with our platform.
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Analyzing Usage Patterns

Analytics cookies provide insights into how our audience engages with different sections of the site, informing editorial decisions.
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Preventing Fraud

Security cookies help us detect and prevent fraudulent activity and unauthorized access.

Cookies We Use

This table provides a comprehensive list of the cookies deployed on our website:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
bep_session	Essential	Maintains user session	Session
bep_lang_pref	Functional	Remembers language preference	12 months
bep_font_size	Functional	Stores text size preferences	12 months
_ga	Analytical	Google Analytics — tracks site usage	2 years
_gid	Analytical	Google Analytics — session identifier	24 hours
bep_perf_timing	Performance	Measures page load performance	Session
bep_content_views	Performance	Tracks most-viewed content	30 days
bep_csrf_token	Essential	CSRF protection for forms	Session

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.

Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for site security and basic functionality.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we recognize DNT signals, functionality and personalization features may be limited if tracking is disabled.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, manage your preferences, or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing our cookie settings.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain content from third-party providers, such as analytics services and embedded media. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device:

Google Analytics: Analyzes website traffic and user behavior. Read their privacy policy.
Google Fonts: Provides typeface services for optimal reading experience.

We are not responsible for the cookie policies of third-party services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly.

Data Protection & Privacy

All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with GDPR and our Privacy Policy. We:

✓ Collect only necessary information for legitimate purposes
✓ Protect all data with industry-standard security measures
✓ Never sell or share personal data with third parties
✓ Retain data only as long as necessary for stated purposes
✓ Anonymize and aggregate analytics data

For full details on how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Our Cookies?

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on Balanced Energy Path, please reach out to our editorial team.

Address: Park Road 61, Bristol
For content questions: [email protected]

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