Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit Screen Eye Care. They help us understand how you interact with our editorial content, improve your reading experience, and maintain your preferences.
This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and load balancing. Without essential cookies, the site cannot operate effectively.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site—which pages are read most, how long articles are engaged with, and whether errors occur. This data helps us optimize site performance and content delivery without identifying individual readers.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as text size, language preference, and reading history. They enhance your personalized experience on subsequent visits without collecting personal information.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand editorial performance and reader engagement patterns. This information helps our editorial team produce better content and identify topics of interest to our audience.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track your interactions with our content across the web. They help us understand content effectiveness and measure the reach of our editorial work across different platforms.
How We Use Cookies
- Content Delivery: Ensuring articles, images, and interactive elements load correctly across all devices and browsers.
- User Preferences: Remembering your reading preferences, such as font size, color theme, and article categories you follow.
- Site Analytics: Measuring page views, article engagement, bounce rates, and content performance to guide editorial decisions.
- Security: Protecting against fraud and maintaining the security of our readers' sessions and data.
- Content Optimization: Understanding which editorial topics resonate with our audience to improve future coverage.
Cookies Used on Screen Eye Care
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Tracks unique visitor ID |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Identifies sessions |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Request rate limiting |
| sec_user_pref | Functional | 1 year | Stores reading preferences |
| sec_theme | Functional | 1 year | Remembers theme selection |
| sec_font_size | Functional | 1 year | Stores font size preference |
| sec_language | Functional | 1 year | Stores language preference |
| sec_content_filter | Functional | 6 months | Saves content category filters |
| sec_csrf_token | Security | Session | Prevents CSRF attacks |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Block specific cookies or all cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
- Receive notifications when cookies are placed
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality and your ability to access certain content or features.
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of analytics cookies while maintaining core site functionality:
- Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser preferences
Third-Party Cookies
Screen Eye Care uses services from third-party providers who may place their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Analyzes site traffic and user behavior. Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Delivers images and media efficiently to readers worldwide.
Advertising Networks
May serve display content with their own cookie policies. Review their privacy statements for details.
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party providers. Please review their privacy policies directly.
Data Protection & Privacy
Screen Eye Care takes data protection seriously. We comply with privacy regulations including:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- Local data protection laws
Cookie data is encrypted and stored securely. We do not sell personal information extracted from cookies. Analytics data is used solely for improving editorial content and reader experience. Individual cookie data is not shared with external parties except as necessary for service providers under data processing agreements.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of Screen Eye Care following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices, please contact our editorial team:
Screen Eye Care
Ayala Avenue 83
Quezon City
Email: [email protected]
For content feedback and editorial inquiries, please visit our FAQ page.
Related Policies
This Cookie Policy is part of our commitment to transparency. You may also want to review:
- Privacy Policy — Learn how we handle personal data
- Terms of Use — Our website usage terms
- Latest Articles — Explore our editorial content
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