Cookie Policy
Digital Eye Strain | Session Road 155, Davao
Last Updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and improve your browsing experience. Digital Eye Strain uses cookies to enhance functionality and gather insights about how our readers engage with our editorial content.
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
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, session management, and security. Without these cookies, certain functions would not work.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most frequently and whether errors occur. This data helps us understand reader behavior and optimize our content delivery.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember user preferences and settings, such as language selection and reading preferences. They enhance the user experience by personalizing content based on previous interactions.
Analytical Cookies
We use analytics cookies to gather data about reader engagement patterns. This information helps our editorial team understand which topics resonate most with our audience and guides content creation decisions.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as analytics platforms and content delivery networks. These services help us monitor website performance and ensure reliable access to our articles.
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ Improving Content: Understanding which articles receive the most engagement helps us create more relevant editorial content.
- ✓ Personalizing Experience: Remembering your preferences allows us to tailor the site to your interests.
- ✓ Website Functionality: Essential cookies ensure the site loads correctly and securely.
- ✓ Security: Cookies help protect our site from unauthorized access and maintain user safety.
- ✓ Analytics: We track aggregated usage patterns to evaluate site performance and reader behavior.
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user tracking | Session |
| des_user_preferences | Functional | Stores language and content preferences | 12 months |
| des_analytics | Analytical | Tracks page views and reader engagement | 24 months |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics - unique visitor identification | 24 months |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics - session identification | 24 hours |
| des_article_history | Functional | Remembers recently viewed articles | 6 months |
| des_performance | Performance | Monitors page load times and performance | 30 days |
| des_security | Essential | Security verification and fraud prevention | Session |
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to control cookie usage on your device. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Here's how you can manage them:
Browser Settings
Most modern browsers provide cookie management options in their settings. You can:
- Allow all cookies
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set cookie preferences for specific websites
Cookie Consent
When you first visit Digital Eye Strain, a cookie consent banner appears. You can choose which types of cookies you allow. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to function.
Privacy Controls
Many browsers now include "Do Not Track" features. If you enable this, we honor your privacy preference, though some website functionality may be limited.
Privacy and Data Protection
Digital Eye Strain is committed to protecting your privacy. The information collected through cookies is used solely for improving our editorial content and website performance. We do not sell personal data to third parties.
Our privacy practices comply with applicable data protection regulations. Aggregated analytics data helps us understand content preferences across our reader base without identifying individuals.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that set cookies:
- • Google Analytics: Provides insights into how readers interact with our content and which articles are most popular.
- • Content Delivery Network (CDN): Ensures fast and reliable content delivery to readers worldwide.
These services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies for additional information about data handling.
Updates to This Policy
Digital Eye Strain may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. We will notify readers of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, our editorial team is happy to help. Please send your feedback and inquiries to our contact address:
Digital Eye Strain
Session Road 155
Davao
Additional Resources
For more information about online privacy and cookies, visit these resources:
- → All About Cookies (www.allaboutcookies.org)
- → Your Online Choices (www.youronlinechoices.com)
- → Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB)
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