Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize you on repeat visits and remember your preferences. Gentleflowhabits uses cookies to enhance your reading experience and understand how our editorial content is being used.
We operate as an informational publication based in Semarang, Indonesia. The cookies we use are strictly for website functionality, analytics, and user experience purposes — not for commercial transactions or marketing exploitation.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and language preferences. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate correctly.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to collect anonymous data about how readers interact with our articles and editorial content. This helps our editorial team understand which topics resonate with our audience and improve future publications.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices, such as language selection, text size preferences, and other customization options that enhance your reading experience on Gentleflowhabits.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third-party services (such as embedded media or analytics platforms). These services may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
How We Use Cookies
- • Site Functionality: Enabling login sessions, navigation, and page loading preferences
- • Reader Analytics: Understanding which articles are most read and how visitors navigate our content
- • Personalization: Remembering your language and display preferences
- • Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity and ensuring safe browsing
- • Performance Optimization: Measuring site speed and user experience metrics
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- • View which cookies are stored on your device
- • Delete cookies individually or all at once
- • Block cookies from specific websites
- • Disable all cookies entirely
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies, look for "Privacy," "Settings," or "Preferences" in your browser's menu. The exact process varies by browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Consult your browser's help documentation for detailed instructions.
Cookie List & Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user authentication | Session |
| gfh_language | Preference | Stores your language preference | 12 months |
| gfh_theme | Preference | Remembers display theme (light/dark mode) | 12 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics user identifier | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session identifier | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics request throttling | 1 minute |
| gfh_consent | Essential | Records your cookie preferences | 12 months |
Your Privacy Rights
We respect your privacy and data protection rights. All cookies we set comply with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR and similar privacy laws. No personal data collected through cookies is shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
For questions about how we handle your data, please review our full Privacy & Disclaimer page.
Changes to This Policy
Gentleflowhabits may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or editorial practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates. Continued use of the website after changes constitute your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, contact our editorial team:
Gentleflowhabits Editorial
Jalan Asia Afrika 152
Semarang, Indonesia
Domain: gentleflowhabits.info
For content feedback and inquiries: [email protected]