Cookie Policy – Health Horizon
Last modified: 2025-09-18
In this Cookie Policy ("Policy"), Health Horizon ("Company", "we", "our", or "us") explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our websitehttps://healthhorizon.news/("Website"), what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They contain identifiers that help recognize your browser or device.
Cookies enable us to:
- identify returning visitors,
- remember preferences and login sessions,
- secure the Website,
- improve functionality,
- and deliver relevant content and ads.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Ensure the Website functions properly and loads quickly.
- Maintain security and prevent fraud.
- Store your preferences (e.g., language, login sessions).
- Analyze how visitors use the Website (pages visited, time spent, clicks).
- Deliver personalized ads and content, both on our Website and on external sites.
- Improve our services and understand user behavior.
3. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our Website, you are asked to consent to our use of cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or deleting stored cookies.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but doing so may reduce the functionality of the Website. To learn more about managing cookies, visit:
For more general guidance, visitwww.allaboutcookies.org.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are required for the Website to function correctly and securely. Without them, basic services may not be available.
| Name | Category | Purpose | Expiration | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookiefirst-consent | Necessary | Saves your cookie preferences. | 12 months | healthhorizon.news |
| cookiefirst-id | Necessary | Identifies unique visitors. | Persistent | healthhorizon.news |
| google_auto_fc_cmp_settings | Necessary | Stores cookie consent state. | Persistent | healthhorizon.news |
| visited | Necessary | Controls popup display. | ~1 hour | healthhorizon.news |
4.2. Functional & Performance Cookies
Enhance usability, store preferences, and help us understand how the Website is used.
| Name | Category | Purpose | Expiration | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Functional | YouTube bandwidth check. | ~6 months | .youtube.com |
| wp-wpml_current_language | Functional | Stores language settings. | Session | healthhorizon.news |
| YSC | Functional | Identifies unique visitors. | Session | .youtube.com |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics visitor tracking. | 2 years | .healthhorizon.news |
| ga* | Performance | Tracks usage patterns (Google Analytics). | 2 years | .healthhorizon.news |
| _vis_opt_s / _vis_opt_test_cookie / _vwo_uuid | Performance | Visual Website Optimiser testing and analytics. | Varies | .healthhorizon.news |
4.3. Advertising Cookies
Track browsing behavior to provide personalized ads and measure marketing campaign effectiveness.
| Name | Category | Purpose | Expiration | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __mh_tt_s | Advertising | Records user behavior (Hyros). | 12+ years | *.hyros.com |
| _gcl_au | Advertising | Google Adsense cross-site tracking. | 3 months | .healthhorizon.news |
| google_adsense_settings | Advertising | Google Adsense ad delivery. | Persistent | healthhorizon.news |
| IDE | Advertising | DoubleClick cookie for ad optimization. | 1 year | .doubleclick.net |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | Advertising | Tracks YouTube privacy preferences. | ~6 months | .youtube.com |
4.4. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics (Google LLC, USA) to analyze Website traffic and usage. Data may be transferred to the United States. Google LLC is certified under the Data Privacy Framework, which ensures adequate protection of your data.
More info:Google Privacy Policy
Opt-out:Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted on this page.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
For more information about how we process your data, please review ourPrivacy Policy.