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Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy

We think it’s important for you to understand how cookies and other similar technologies are used by Wellgenda and our partners. These technologies help Wellgenda function, allow us to understand how you use the Services, and serve a variety of purposes (beyond just advertising), which you can read about in this policy.

In this policy, we’ll refer to Wellgenda.com as the “Site” and Wellgenda’s mobile applications as the “Apps.” We’ll refer to the Site, the Apps, and our other services collectively as the “Services.” We’ll refer to cookies and similar technologies collectively as “Cookie Technologies.”

1. Types of Cookie Technologies

Cookies
Cookies are small data files sent from a server to your web browser. They are stored in your browser’s cache and allow a website or a third party to recognize your browser. There are three primary types of cookies:

  • Session cookies: Specific to a particular visit. They carry information as you view different pages and expire once you leave the Site or close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies: Remember preferences for viewing the Site and recognize you when you return. These remain stored until deleted or expired.

  • Third-party cookies: Placed by parties other than Wellgenda. They may track browsing activity across multiple websites and are usually persistent cookies.

You can configure your desktop or mobile browser settings to accept or reject cookies, including third-party cookies (see section “Managing Your Cookie Technology Preferences”).

For a list of Wellgenda’s first-party cookies, see our Cookies & Similar Technologies Disclosures.

Other Technologies

  • Web beacons (clear GIFs/web pixels): Tiny graphics used to understand browsing behavior.

  • Social widgets: Icons or buttons from social media providers, which may collect browsing data.

  • UTM codes: Strings in URLs that indicate the source of traffic.

  • Application SDKs: Embedded in our Apps to collect app and device data.

  • Local Storage Objects: Data stored by the browser for preferences or settings.

  • Internet of Things (IoT) identifiers: Data from devices like smart TVs or assistants, similar to mobile SDKs.

2. Purposes

Wellgenda uses Cookie Technologies to:

  • Recognize logged-in users

  • Understand member and visitor interests

  • Enable basic site functionality

  • Customize your browsing experience

Categories of Use:

  • Security and Authentication
    Ensuring secure access, logging in, and safe transactions.

  • Account and User Preferences
    Remembering logins, language, country preferences, and how you use the Site.

  • Social Networks
    Allowing interactions with platforms like Facebook or Google; social sharing; login via social accounts.

  • Performance and Analytics
    Monitoring functionality and performance, bug reporting, feature improvement.

We use Google Analytics and Facebook App Events SDKs to analyze usage, combining data with other Cookie Technologies where allowed. Learn more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Disclosures.

  • Interest-Based Ads & Marketing Services
    We partner with third parties to:

    • Limit ad frequency

    • Attribute visits or purchases to marketing efforts

    • Retarget based on previous behavior

    • Target audiences by inferred demographics

    • Recognize users across devices

In some cases, hashed identifiers (e.g., email or phone) may be shared with platforms like Google or Facebook to build interest-based audiences. These partners follow their own privacy policies and terms.

3. Services in the Apps (SDKs)

Wellgenda’s Apps may use third-party SDKs for:

  • Performance analytics

  • Bug reporting

  • APIs for social media or marketing services

Details and privacy policies of these SDKs are available in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Disclosures.

4. Consent, Contract, and Legitimate Interests in Processing

Some Cookie Technologies are essential for delivering Services and are used under contractual necessity.

By using Wellgenda after being notified of these technologies, and where applicable providing clear consent, you agree to their use. More information is available in our Privacy Policy.

5. Managing Your Cookie Technology Preferences

You can manage third-party marketing cookie preferences through:

  • The Privacy Settings link at the bottom of most Wellgenda pages

  • The GDPR Preferences link (for EU/EEA users)

  • Your account settings for marketing preferences

Browser Controls

Each browser has different settings for managing cookies:

  • Chrome

  • Microsoft Edge

  • Firefox

  • Safari

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You may opt out of Google’s features via Ads Settings, mobile ad settings, or the Google Analytics Opt-Out Plugin.

Third-Party Tools

Tools like Ghostery or AdBlock Plus can help you manage cookies and trackers. Wellgenda does not guarantee their effectiveness.

Mobile & IoT Devices

  • iOS: Use “Limit Ad Tracking” in the iOS Settings App

  • Android: Use Ad Preferences in Google Settings

  • Smart devices: Refer to manufacturer settings

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about the use of Cookie Technologies at Wellgenda, please refer to the Contact section of our Privacy Policy.