Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
At Zelarismd, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage them.
Our website is an informational platform dedicated to providing quality editorial content, research insights, and articles. We use cookies to improve navigation, analytics, and content delivery.
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.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain data about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies are widely used across the internet to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how visitors interact with our content
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyze traffic patterns and editorial engagement
- Deliver personalized content recommendations
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential/Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
Duration: Session or 1 year | User Consent: Not required
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which articles are most read, page load times, and error rates. This helps us optimize our editorial platform.
Duration: 1-2 years | User Consent: Recommended
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language selection, font size, theme preference, and reading history to provide a personalized experience.
Duration: 1-2 years | User Consent: Recommended
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand visitor demographics, content engagement patterns, and editorial performance through aggregated data analysis.
Duration: 1-2 years | User Consent: Required
Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These cookies track your browsing behavior across websites to deliver relevant content recommendations and advertisements aligned with your interests.
Duration: 1-3 years | User Consent: Required
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services embedded on our site, such as analytics platforms, content recommendation engines, and social media widgets.
Duration: Varies | User Consent: Required
How We Use Cookies
- Content Delivery: Ensuring articles load quickly and display correctly on your device
- User Experience: Remembering your reading preferences, saved articles, and browsing history
- Editorial Analytics: Measuring which topics resonate most with our audience
- Content Recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles based on your reading patterns
- Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity and ensuring safe browsing
- Platform Performance: Monitoring site health and optimizing loading speeds
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| zlrmd_session | Essential | Maintains user session and authentication | Session |
| zlrmd_preferences | Functional | Stores language, theme, and display preferences | 1 year |
| zlrmd_reading_history | Functional | Remembers previously read articles | 1 year |
| zlrmd_analytics | Performance | Tracks page views and user interactions | 2 years |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics - visitor identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytical | Google Analytics - request throttling | 1 minute |
| zlrmd_content_rec | Targeting | Content recommendation algorithm data | 1 year |
| zlrmd_tracking_id | Advertising | Cross-site behavioral tracking | 2 years |
| consent_status | Essential | Records user cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies entirely
- Enable "Do Not Track" requests
Visit your browser's help section for specific instructions. Common browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize which cookie categories you allow
- Change your preferences at any time via cookie settings
Third-Party Opt-Out
To manage third-party analytics and advertising cookies:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Digital Advertising: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
- Cross-Site Tracking: Many browsers now offer privacy settings to limit tracking
Note: Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our site. Some features—like remembering your preferences or viewing saved articles—may not work properly without functional cookies.
Consent & Legal Basis
We comply with applicable privacy regulations including GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and other privacy laws. Our cookie usage is based on:
- Consent: For analytical and advertising cookies, we obtain your explicit consent before deployment
- Legitimate Interest: Essential cookies are deployed without consent as they are necessary for site functionality
- Contract Performance: Functional cookies support the user experience you've agreed to
- Legal Obligation: We may use cookies to comply with legal requirements
Third-Party Services
Our editorial platform integrates with trusted third-party services that may use cookies:
Google Analytics
Analyzes visitor behavior and editorial engagement patterns. Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Social Media Platforms
Embedded content widgets may set cookies for tracking and functionality.
Content Delivery Networks
Used to optimize article delivery and page performance globally.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect cookie data and user information:
- Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Secure cookie flags (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite)
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Restricted access to sensitive data
- Compliance with privacy best practices
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by posting a prominent notice on our site.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy preferences, please reach out to our editorial team.
Contact Information
Zelarismd
Sheikh Zayed Road 96
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
For content questions and feedback:
Send us a message through our FAQ page or contact our editorial team for privacy inquiries.
Related Policies
© 2025 Zelarismd. All rights reserved. | Disclaimer