Last Updated: February 22, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how The History of Healing uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

• Session cookies: Keep you logged in and remember your preferences during your visit
• Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security
• Load balancing cookies: Distribute website traffic to ensure optimal performance

We do not require consent for essential cookies as they are necessary for the website to work.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website:

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior
• Performance cookies: Monitor website speed and identify technical issues

These cookies help us improve website content and functionality.

Advertising Cookies

We use advertising cookies to serve relevant advertisements:

• Google AdSense: Displays targeted advertisements based on your browsing history
• Remarketing cookies: Show relevant ads to previous visitors
• Third-party advertising: Our advertising partners may set their own cookies

You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences:

• Language preferences
• Font size and display settings
• Recently viewed content
• Newsletter subscription preferences

Specific Cookies We Use

Third-Party Cookies

Google Services

We use Google services that may set cookies:

• Google AdSense: Advertising platform
• Google Analytics: Website analytics
• Google Fonts: Typography

Review Google's privacy practices:

• Google Privacy Policy
• How Google uses cookies

Social Media

If we include social media sharing buttons, these platforms may set cookies:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Pinterest
• LinkedIn

Each platform has its own cookie policy we do not control.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences: Language, font size, and other settings
• Analyze traffic: Understand which content is most popular
• Improve functionality: Fix bugs and enhance user experience
• Personalize content: Show relevant articles and recommendations
• Display advertisements: Serve ads that may interest you
• Prevent fraud: Protect against malicious activity

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site data

Third-Party Opt-Out

To opt out of third-party advertising cookies:

• Google: Visit Google Ads Settings
• Network Advertising Initiative: Visit NAI Opt-Out
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit DAA Opt-Out

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies:

• Some website features may not function properly
• You'll need to re-enter preferences on each visit
• Website personalization will be limited
• Advertisements may be less relevant

Essential cookies cannot be disabled if you want to use the website.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for honoring DNT requests. When we receive a DNT signal, we:

• Continue to collect anonymous analytics data for website improvement
• Respect your browser's privacy settings where possible
• Follow applicable privacy laws and regulations

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy:

• To reflect changes in our practices
• To comply with new regulations
• To clarify existing policies

Changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage regular review.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have rights regarding cookies:

• Right to withdraw consent: Change cookie preferences anytime
• Right to object: Opt out of non-essential cookies
• Right to information: Know what cookies we use and why

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or otherwise.