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Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Manly Fitness Flow uses cookies to enhance your experience while reading our fitness and lifestyle articles. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, improve site performance, and understand how readers engage with our content. Cookies are not programs and cannot harm your device.
Each cookie has an expiration date. Some expire when you close your browser, while others persist for weeks or months.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for basic website functionality.
- Authentication and security verification
- Session management while reading articles
- Preference settings (e.g., theme selection)
- GDPR compliance and cookie consent tracking
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand reader behavior and improve our content.
- Track article views and engagement metrics
- Monitor page load times and performance
- Identify popular topics and content trends
- Understand visitor demographics
Duration: Up to 2 years
Preference Cookies
Purpose: Remember your settings and personalize your reading experience.
- Language preference (English/other languages)
- Dark mode or light mode selection
- Content category preferences
- Saved articles and reading history
Duration: Up to 1 year
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
Purpose: Used by advertising partners and external services we may feature.
- Content recommendation engines
- Social media integration (sharing buttons)
- External video and media embedding
- Newsletter signup verification
Duration: Varies by third-party service
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific cookie types:
- Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising: Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out
- Content Recommendations: Provider settings in our footer
Our Consent Banner
When you first visit Manly Fitness Flow, a cookie consent banner appears. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences anytime by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.
Complete Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| mff_session | Essential | Session management | Session |
| mff_consent | Essential | Cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| mff_theme | Preference | Dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| mff_lang | Preference | Language preference | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session | 24 hours |
| mff_article_views | Analytics | Track viewed articles | 90 days |
| mff_saved_articles | Preference | Saved articles list | 1 year |
| facebook_pixel | Marketing | Social media integration | Varies |
| youtube_prefs | Marketing | Embedded YouTube content | Varies |
Data Security
We take privacy seriously. Cookie data is encrypted and secured. We do not sell reader information to third parties. All cookies comply with:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- ePrivacy Directive
- Industry best practices for data protection
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted partners to enhance content delivery. These services may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Tracks article engagement and reader behavior. Manage your Google settings
YouTube Embed
Used for embedded fitness videos. YouTube privacy settings
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
For content sharing buttons. Facebook privacy settings
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Optimizes article loading speed globally.
Policy Updates
Manly Fitness Flow reserves the right to update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or technology. Material changes will be announced via email notification to registered readers or through a prominent notice on our website.
Your continued use of our site following policy updates constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
For content questions or feedback about how we use cookies, please contact our editorial team:
We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 7 business days.
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