This Cookie Policy explains how Fit Body Journal (https://fitbodyjournal.com) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and what choices you have regarding them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website.
They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, improve your experience, and gather statistics about how people use the site.
Cookies are not harmful — they don’t contain viruses or access your personal files.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to make Fit Body Journal work better for you.
Our cookies help us:
- Keep the site running smoothly and securely
- Remember your preferences (like dark mode or cookie choices)
- Understand which articles are most popular
- Measure traffic and performance using Google Analytics
- Show relevant ads and manage affiliate links
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Here’s a breakdown of the types of cookies we use:
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function.
They let you navigate the site, access secure areas, and submit forms.
Without them, the site may not work properly.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site —
for example, which pages they visit, how long they stay, and what devices they use.
This helps us improve our content and design.
You can learn more here: How Google uses data
Advertising and Affiliate Cookies
We sometimes show ads and use affiliate links (for example, to fitness products).
These cookies help track clicks and performance so that we can earn small commissions —
but they don’t increase prices or collect personal info from you.
Functional Cookies
These remember things like your language preferences or cookie consent settings.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by trusted third-party services that we use, such as:
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
- Ad networks (for showing ads)
- Affiliate programs (to track referrals and commissions)
These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activity across other websites.
We do not control these cookies directly.
You can learn more about third-party policies here:
5. Managing or Disabling Cookies
You can control or delete cookies anytime.
Here’s how:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their privacy settings.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out:
Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. - Ad Preferences:
Manage personalized ad preferences via Your Online Choices or Google Ad Settings.
Note: If you disable cookies, some parts of the site may not work properly.
6. Your Consent
When you visit Fit Body Journal for the first time, you’ll see a banner asking for your consent to use cookies.
By clicking “Accept” or continuing to browse, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
You can change your preferences anytime via the cookie banner or by clearing cookies in your browser.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices.
The updated version will always be available on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, feel free to reach out:
📧 hello@fitbodyjournal.com
✅ In Short
We use cookies to make the site work better, understand our readers, and show relevant content — not to track you personally.
You can always control how cookies are used on your device.