About This Cookie Policy

Energy Habit Guide ("we," "us," or "our") operates energyhabitguide.info as an informational and educational platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing them when you visit our website.

By continuing to use our platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing session and help websites recognize returning visitors.

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies exist only during your browsing session and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain functionality while you're reading our articles and navigating the site.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They allow us to remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience on future visits.

First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by Energy Habit Guide directly. Third-party cookies are set by other services (like analytics providers) that we use to understand how visitors interact with our content.

How We Use Cookies

As an editorial platform, we use cookies for legitimate purposes to maintain site functionality and understand reader engagement with our content:

Essential Functionality

Cookies that enable core site features like navigation, page loading, and user preferences (e.g., theme selection).
Analytics & Performance

Cookies that help us measure article performance, track page views, and understand which energy habit topics readers find most valuable. This allows our editorial team to improve content quality.
Security & Fraud Prevention

Cookies used to detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect the integrity of our platform.
User Experience

Cookies that remember your reading preferences, recently viewed articles, and custom settings to personalize your visits.
Error Tracking

Cookies that help us identify and fix technical issues on the site so you have a smooth reading experience.

Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the types of cookies used on Energy Habit Guide:

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
session_id	Session	Session	Maintains user session during browsing
user_preferences	Persistent	1 year	Stores theme, language, and display preferences
ga_id	Third-Party	2 years	Google Analytics - measures site usage and content performance
csrf_token	Session	Session	Security token for form submissions
recently_viewed	Persistent	30 days	Tracks recently read articles for personalization
cookie_consent	Persistent	1 year	Records your cookie consent preferences
error_tracking	Session	Session	Helps identify technical issues on the site

Note: We do not use advertising or marketing cookies, as Energy Habit Guide is an editorial platform focused solely on providing informational content about energy-efficient habits.

Managing Your Cookies

You have control over cookies on your device. Here are your options:

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

View all cookies stored on your device
Accept or reject cookies when you first visit a website
Delete cookies from your browser
Set your browser to block certain types of cookies

Note: Instructions vary by browser. Please consult your browser's help documentation (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.) for specific guidance.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit Energy Habit Guide, a consent banner appears allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can return to these settings at any time to modify your choices.

Essential Cookies

Some cookies are essential for the site to function properly (like security tokens and session management). These cannot be disabled, but non-essential cookies can be managed through your preferences.

Third-Party Tools

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can:

Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Adjust your Google account settings
Configure your browser's do-not-track preferences

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for recognizing DNT signals. Energy Habit Guide does not currently respond to DNT requests, but we do respect your cookie choices through our consent banner.

If you prefer not to be tracked for analytics purposes, you can disable analytics cookies through your consent preferences or use browser tools mentioned above.

Your Privacy Rights

If you have concerns about how we use cookies or your personal data, please review our complete Privacy Policy.

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights including:

The right to access information we collect about you
The right to delete your data
The right to opt out of tracking
The right to data portability

For questions about your rights or our use of cookies, please contact our editorial team for content feedback at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of Energy Habit Guide after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please reach out to our editorial team:

Energy Habit Guide

High Street 51
Bristol, UK

Email: [email protected]

For content feedback and questions about our articles, please use the email above. We welcome your inquiries and will respond within 5-7 business days.

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