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Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies to improve your Pcosharmony experience

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Pcosharmony, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and store information through cookies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding cookie management.

Last Updated: December 2024
Effective Date: January 2025

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

These files contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. Cookies enable websites to remember your preferences and settings, analyze how you use the site, and provide personalized content and functionality.

Key Benefits of Cookies

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Enable essential website functionality
  • Improve your browsing experience
  • Provide relevant health information
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Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies to enhance your experience on our PCOS wellness platform

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Examples Include:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security authentication cookies
  • Form submission cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website. This information helps us improve the way our website works.

Examples Include:

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Page load time tracking
  • User behavior analytics
  • Error monitoring cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples Include:

  • Language preference cookies
  • Accessibility setting cookies
  • Personalization cookies
  • Bookmark and favorites cookies

How We Use Cookies for Your Wellness Journey

Personalized Health Information

We use cookies to remember your PCOS management preferences, dietary restrictions, and health goals. This helps us provide personalized nutrition recommendations, meal planning suggestions, and wellness content that is most relevant to your specific needs.

Seamless Navigation Experience

Cookies ensure that your progress through our PCOS resources, meal plans, and nutrition guides is preserved. This means when you return to our site, you can continue exactly where you left off, with your bookmarked articles and saved meal preferences readily available.

Improved Website Performance

Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our PCOS wellness platform. This data is crucial for improving our meal planning tools, nutrition calculators, and educational resources to better serve our community.

Community Safety and Security

Security cookies help protect our PCOS community by preventing fraud, spam, and unauthorized access. These measures ensure that discussions in our support forums remain safe and that your personal health information remains protected.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Important Considerations

  • Your choices regarding cookies will be stored in a cookie preference cookie

Updates and Changes

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through our website.

Third-Party Services and Cookies

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our PCOS wellness platform. This helps us improve our nutrition guides, meal planning tools, and educational content to better serve our community.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous visitor information. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy

Social Media Integration

Our website includes social media features and sharing capabilities. These features may set cookies to enable the social media platform to function properly and track sharing activity.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any social media platforms you use to understand how they handle your information.

Content Delivery Networks

We use content delivery networks (CDNs) to ensure fast loading of our PCOS nutrition resources, meal planning tools, and educational content. These services may set performance cookies to optimize delivery.

Contact Us About Cookies

Have questions about our cookie practices or need help managing your preferences?

Pcosharmony Headquarters

Address

125 Kensington High Street
Kensington, London W8 6SH
United Kingdom

Business Hours

Monday-Friday: 9:00-17:30

Saturday: 10:00-14:00

Quick Help

Cookie Questions

  • How to disable specific cookies
  • Understanding cookie categories
  • Privacy and data protection
  • Managing website preferences

Response Time: We typically respond to cookie-related inquiries within 2-3 business days.

Your Rights Regarding Cookies

Right to Know

You have the right to know what cookies we use and for what purposes.

Right to Control

You can control which cookies are set on your device through browser settings.

Right to Delete

You can delete cookies from your device at any time through your browser settings.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time.

Right to Information

You can request detailed information about specific cookies used on our site.

Right to Legal Recourse

If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to seek legal remedies.

For any questions about your cookie rights or our privacy practices, please don't hesitate to contact our privacy team