Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 2024
Botanical Manpower Editorial | Jalan Thamrin 81, Yogyakarta
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, improve your browsing experience, and analyze traffic patterns. This policy explains what cookies we use and how we manage them.
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
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and secure access to your reading history preferences.
Strictly necessary for site functionality
2. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to measure how readers interact with our articles, which topics are most popular, and how our website performs. This information helps us create better content.
Help us improve editorial quality and user experience
3. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language selection, text size, and theme preferences, so you have a consistent experience when you visit.
Personalize your reading experience
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by external services we use, such as content delivery networks and analytics platforms. These help us deliver content efficiently and understand audience engagement.
From trusted partners for content delivery and analytics
How We Use Cookies
Content Performance
Track which articles are most read to guide our editorial team
User Experience
Remember your preferences and settings across sessions
Site Analytics
Measure traffic patterns and user engagement anonymously
Security
Protect against fraud and ensure safe browsing
Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _session_id | Essential | Session | Maintain user session |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics tracking |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session ID |
| bm_language | Preference | 1 year | Store language preference |
| bm_theme | Preference | 1 year | Remember theme selection |
| bm_consent | Essential | 1 year | Record cookie consent choice |
| _utm_* | Analytics | 6 months | Google Analytics campaign tracking |
| __Host-bm_secure | Essential | Session | Security verification |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Enable "Do Not Track" requests
For help, search "manage cookies" in your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)
Impact of Blocking Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, some website features may not work properly:
- Your reading preferences may not be saved
- You may need to log in more frequently
- Content recommendations may not display
- Language settings will reset on each visit
Analytics cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality.
Your Choices
When you first visit our site, we ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Withdraw consent at any time
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted partners who may place cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how readers use our site and which articles are most valuable.
View Google Analytics Privacy Policy →Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Ensures our articles and media load quickly for readers worldwide.
May collect anonymous usage data to optimize delivery.
These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them if you visit their sites.
Data Protection & Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. Information collected through cookies is:
- • Anonymous: We do not link analytics data to personal identities
- • Aggregated: We analyze patterns, not individual behavior
- • Encrypted: Transmitted securely to our servers
- • Limited: Retained only as long as necessary for analysis
For detailed information about how we handle data, see our Privacy Policy.
Legal Basis for Cookies
Under GDPR and similar regulations, we use cookies based on:
Legal Obligation
Essential security and session cookies are required to provide the service.
Legitimate Interest
Analytics cookies help us improve content quality and user experience.
Consent
Non-essential cookies are used only with your explicit consent.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie policy or how we use cookies, our editorial team is happy to help.
Contact Us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Jalan Thamrin 81, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
We'll respond to content and privacy questions within 5 business days.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy with a new "Effective Date."
Last Updated: January 2024
Next Review: January 2025
Your continued use of our site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.