Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
Masculine Energy Lab ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at masculineenergylab.info to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site performance, and deliver relevant content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Location: Jalan Sudirman 95, Medan
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize your device on future visits and remember your preferences or actions.
Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or email address unless you explicitly provide them. They are primarily used to enhance your experience and help us understand how readers interact with our editorial content.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation, security features, and access to protected areas. Essential cookies are always enabled and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers use our website. They collect data about page visits, content engagement, and browsing patterns. This information helps our editorial team create better content and improve site performance. No personal information is collected through these cookies.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, font size adjustments, or theme preferences. They enable a more personalized reading experience when you return to our site.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features. They may remember login sessions, manage comment sections, or facilitate content sharing on social media platforms.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services for analytics, content delivery, and advertising purposes. These services place their own cookies on your device. Examples include Google Analytics for site performance analysis and advertising partners for serving relevant content recommendations.
How We Use Cookies
- • Site Navigation: Enabling seamless navigation between pages and article sections.
- • Content Personalization: Remembering your reading preferences and displaying relevant articles.
- • Security: Protecting against fraud and ensuring a secure browsing experience.
- • Analytics: Analyzing reader behavior to improve content quality and website usability.
- • Content Recommendations: Suggesting articles and topics based on your reading history.
- • Session Management: Maintaining your login status and preferences across browsing sessions.
Cookies Used on Our Site
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| mel_session | Essential | Maintains user session and navigation | Session |
| mel_preferences | Preference | Stores language and theme preferences | 1 year |
| mel_analytics | Analytics | Tracks page views and content engagement | 13 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - User identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - Session tracking | 24 hours |
| mel_content_history | Functional | Records recently viewed articles | 30 days |
| mel_cookie_consent | Essential | Records cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| mel_utm_source | Analytics | Tracks referral source and campaign data | Session |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies or customize your preferences by selecting which types of cookies you allow. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in the website footer.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- • View which cookies are stored on your device
- • Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- • Block new cookies from being set
- • Receive alerts when cookies are being set
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled while managing other cookie types according to your preferences.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for recognizing DNT signals. Our website currently does not respond to DNT browser signals, but we respect your privacy choices through our cookie consent system.
To manage tracking, please use the cookie preference settings on our website or adjust your browser's privacy settings directly.
Third-Party Services
We work with third-party service providers who may set their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track website performance and reader behavior. Google may set its own cookies and collect data according to its privacy policies.
Learn more about Google's privacy practices →Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
We use CDN services to deliver content efficiently. These providers may set cookies for performance optimization and security purposes.
Social Media Platforms
If you interact with social media share buttons or embedded content, those platforms may set their own cookies to track engagement and provide analytics to us and to them.
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.
Data Retention
We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the cookie type:
- • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- • Persistent Cookies: Retained for the duration specified in the cookie table (typically 30 days to 2 years)
- • Analytics Data: Aggregated data is retained for 13-26 months
You can delete cookies manually through your browser at any time. Deleting cookies will not affect your ability to use our website.
International Users & GDPR
For users in the European Union and European Economic Area, our cookie practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive. We obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies and provide easy access to manage your preferences.
You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data collected through cookies. To exercise these rights, please contact us through our editorial feedback channels.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or regulatory requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last modified. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, please send us feedback about this page. Our editorial team will respond to your inquiries.
Contact Information:
Masculine Energy Lab
Jalan Sudirman 95
Medan
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