Cookie Policy
Motionvital
Station Road 45, Glasgow
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 understand how you interact with our content, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. At Motionvital, we use cookies to deliver better editorial content and ensure our platform functions smoothly.
We are committed to transparency about our cookie use and provide you with complete control over which cookies you accept on our site.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.
Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)
You cannot disable these cookies as the website will not function without them.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. They collect anonymized data about article views, page performance, and user behavior patterns.
Tools Used: Google Analytics
Duration: Up to 2 years
This data helps our editorial team improve content delivery and article recommendations.
Functionality Cookies
Purpose: These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language selection, text size settings, and saved reading preferences.
Duration: Up to 1 year
They enhance your personalized reading experience across our platform.
Advertising & Tracking Cookies
Purpose: We use these cookies to deliver relevant content recommendations and to understand which topics interest our readers. They may be set by third-party services.
Duration: Up to 2 years
You can opt out of these cookies without affecting website functionality.
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics user session ID | 24 hours |
| motionvital_session | Essential | User session management | Session |
| user_preferences | Functionality | Stores reading preferences and settings | 1 year |
| language_setting | Functionality | Language preference selection | 1 year |
| content_recommendations | Advertising | Personalizes article recommendations | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Records your cookie preferences | 1 year |
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ Content Optimization: Understanding which articles and topics resonate with readers to improve our editorial offerings.
- ✓ User Experience: Remembering your preferences so you have a seamless experience on every visit.
- ✓ Performance Monitoring: Tracking site performance and identifying technical issues to ensure reliability.
- ✓ Content Recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles based on your reading history and interests.
- ✓ Security: Maintaining the security and integrity of our platform.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are set
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block certain websites from setting cookies
- Set your browser to alert you when cookies are being set
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Performance and analytics cookies can be disabled without impacting your ability to read our content.
Third-Party Opt-Out
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking:
Download the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on for additional control.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses services provided by third parties that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Provides anonymous analytics data about site usage
- Content Delivery Networks: Optimizes media and content delivery
- Social Media Integrations: May place cookies when you interact with social sharing features
We are not responsible for the cookie policies of third-party services. Please review their privacy policies directly for more information.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- • Know what cookies are set on your device
- • Control which cookies are accepted
- • Delete cookies from your browser at any time
- • Opt out of non-essential cookies without restriction
- • Request information about how your data is used
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, our editorial team is here to help.
Motionvital
Station Road 45
Glasgow
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