Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Zelaris Information Platform | Jumeirah Road 78, Sharjah
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, improve your browsing experience, and maintain essential site functionality. Zelaris uses cookies to provide you with a seamless and personalized editorial experience.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them. By continuing to browse our website, you acknowledge and accept our use of cookies as described in this policy.
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 basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to restricted areas. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.
Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection, authentication identifiers
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. We collect anonymized data about page views, popular articles, user behavior patterns, and traffic sources. This information helps us improve our editorial offerings and content quality.
Examples: Google Analytics, page visit duration, scroll depth tracking
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings when you visit our site. They allow us to personalize your experience, such as remembering your language preference, display settings, or content categories you follow.
Examples: Theme preference, language selection, accessibility settings
Performance Cookies
These cookies monitor website performance and user experience. They help us identify technical issues, optimize page load times, and ensure our content delivery network functions efficiently.
Examples: Performance metrics, error tracking, CDN optimization
How We Use Cookies
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Content Personalization
To remember your reading history and recommend relevant articles based on your interests
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Site Security
To protect against fraud, malicious activity, and unauthorized access
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Editorial Analytics
To track which articles perform best and understand reader engagement patterns
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User Experience
To improve navigation, fix technical issues, and optimize page speed
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Session Management
To keep you logged in and maintain your session across multiple pages
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 a cookie is being sent. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site data
Important Notes
Disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website or impact your browsing experience. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for site functionality. You can typically disable non-essential cookies without significantly affecting core features.
Opt-Out Options
For analytics cookies, you can opt-out of data collection while still accessing our content. Visit the following resources:
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out Tool
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
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| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Session management and user authentication |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - user identification |
| _ga_* | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session identifier |
| zelaris_theme | Preference | 1 year | User theme preference (light/dark mode) |
| zelaris_language | Preference | 1 year | User language preference |
| reading_history | Preference | 6 months | Article reading history for recommendations |
| _csrf_token | Essential | Session | Security - CSRF protection |
| performance_timing | Performance | Session | Page load performance monitoring |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records user's cookie consent preferences |
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies:
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Google Analytics
For website analytics and usage tracking. Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
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CDN Providers
For content delivery optimization and performance monitoring
We do not control third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these providers for more information about their cookie practices.
Data Protection & Privacy
The information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. We are committed to protecting your personal information and maintain strict security standards.
GDPR Compliance: Users in the EU/EEA have the right to access, correct, and delete their personal data. We obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
For more details about how we handle your personal information, please read our full Privacy Statement.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, we'd like to hear from you. Please send your feedback to our editorial team.
Zelaris Information Platform
Jumeirah Road 78
Sharjah
Email:
[email protected]
(For content questions and editorial feedback)