Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site.
Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device until you delete them or they expire) or "session" cookies (they are deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
Stress Relief Hub (https://stressrelief4u.com/) uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our Site, which pages are most popular, and how users interact with our stress relief content
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience
- Security: To protect against fraud and ensure the security of our Site
- Performance: To optimize the performance and functionality of our Site
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our Site. They enable you to navigate the Site and use its features. Without these cookies, certain services you request cannot be provided.
Examples: Session cookies, security tokens, load balancing cookies
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site. They collect information about the pages you visit, the time you spend on each page, and any errors you encounter. This information helps us improve our content and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, heatmap tracking cookies
Advertising & Personalization Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They track your browsing behavior across websites to create a profile of your interests.
Examples: Google AdSense cookies, DoubleClick cookies, Facebook pixel cookies
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language preferences, theme selection, and other customizations you make on our Site.
Examples: Theme preference cookies, language selection cookies
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may place cookies on your device. These services include:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand visitor behavior and Site usage patterns
- Google AdSense: Displays relevant advertisements on our Site
- Other Analytics Providers: May track your interactions with our content
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use your information.
5. Google AdSense Cookies
Stress Relief Hub uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. You can:
- Opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings
- Opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page
- Use browser extensions to block cookies and tracking
For more information about Google's use of cookies, visit Google's Cookie & GDPR page.
6. How Long Do Cookies Last?
The duration of cookies varies depending on their type:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (typically from a few days to several years)
- Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 13-26 months
- Advertising Cookies: May remain for several months to years
7. Your Cookie Choices
You have control over cookies. You can:
- Accept or Reject Cookies: Most browsers allow you to accept or reject cookies through your browser settings
- Delete Cookies: You can delete cookies that have already been stored on your device
- Block Cookies: You can set your browser to block all cookies or specific types of cookies
- Opt Out of Personalized Ads: You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google's Ads Settings
- Use Privacy Tools: You can use browser extensions and privacy tools to manage cookies and tracking
Note: If you disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly, and you may not be able to access certain content or services.
8. Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data
- Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy tab
9. GDPR & CCPA Compliance
Stress Relief Hub is committed to complying with data protection regulations including:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
- Other Privacy Laws: We comply with applicable privacy laws in your jurisdiction
10. Cookie List
Here is a list of the main cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - User ID | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - Session ID | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - Rate limiting | 1 minute |
| NID | Advertising | Google AdSense - Ad personalization | 6 months |
| IDE | Advertising | DoubleClick - Ad targeting | 1 year |
11. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals. Stress Relief Hub does not respond to DNT signals, but we provide you with choices regarding the collection and use of your information through this Cookie Policy.
12. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
14. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:
- All About Cookies - Information about cookies and how to manage them
- Google's Cookie Policy - Information about Google's use of cookies
- Network Advertising Initiative - Opt out of targeted advertising
- Your Ad Choices - Manage your advertising preferences
This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand how we use cookies and to provide you with choices regarding their use. By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.