# Cookie Policy
**Effective date:** October 12, 2026
HealthRader (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://healthrader.com/ to make the site work, understand how readers use it, and — where applicable — show relevant advertising. This policy explains what we use and how you can control it.
## 1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep things secure, and measure traffic. Some cookies are set by us (first-party); others are set by services we use (third-party).
## 2. Cookies we use
**Strictly necessary** — required for the site to function (e.g. security, load balancing, remembering cookie consent). These cannot be switched off.
**Preferences** — remember choices such as display settings.
**Analytics** — we use Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit) to understand which articles readers find useful. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized usage statistics.
**Advertising** — we may display ads via Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites.
**Embedded content** — articles may include embedded videos or social content, which can set their own cookies.
## 3. Managing cookies
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge all support this). Note that blocking strictly-necessary cookies may break parts of the site. You can also opt out of personalized Google advertising at Google Ad Settings (https://adssettings.google.com/).
## 4. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as our cookie use changes. The current version will always be posted on this page.
## 5. Contact
Questions about this policy: healthrader323@gmail.com