Cookie Policy | Simplebalancelife Indonesia

About This Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Simplebalancelife uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our editorial platform. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information to improve your reading experience.

Last updated: January 2025
Location: Jalan Sudirman 16, Surabaya

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize you on return visits and understand how you interact with our content.

Session cookies: Temporary files deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period
First-party cookies: Set by simplebalancelife.info directly
Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function. They enable basic features like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate properly.

Can be disabled? No — disabling these will impair functionality.

2. Performance Cookies

We use these cookies to understand how readers interact with our content. They collect anonymous data about page visits, article engagement, and user behavior patterns to help us optimize our editorial platform.

Can be disabled? Yes — your experience will still work, but we lose valuable insight data.

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, such as language selection, reading preferences, and saved articles. They enhance your personalized experience on our platform.

Can be disabled? Yes — but some personalization features may not work.

4. Analytics & Marketing Cookies

We use analytics services to measure content performance and understand reader demographics. These cookies help us determine which articles resonate with our audience and inform our editorial decisions.

Can be disabled? Yes — you can opt-out of these tracking cookies.

How We Use Cookies

Improve user experience: Remember preferences and reading history
Measure content performance: Track which articles get the most engagement
Enhance security: Protect against fraud and suspicious activity
Understand reader behavior: Analyze traffic patterns and user journeys
Optimize platform functionality: Monitor performance and identify technical issues
Support editorial decisions: Data-driven insights on reader interests

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

Block cookies entirely
Accept only certain types of cookies
Clear cookies at the end of each session
Receive notifications when cookies are set

For instructions, visit your browser's help center (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

Cookie Consent

When you first visit Simplebalancelife, we show a consent banner. You can accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can update these settings anytime through our cookie management tool.

Opt-Out Options

For analytics and marketing cookies from third-party providers, you may use:

Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
NAI (Network Advertising Initiative) opt-out tool
DAA (Digital Advertising Alliance) opt-out portal

Note: Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled, but you can control all non-essential cookies.

Cookies Used on Our Platform

Below is a detailed list of cookies we use. This list is updated regularly.

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
sbl_session	Essential	Session management and security	Session
sbl_consent	Essential	Remember your cookie preferences	1 year
sbl_user_pref	Functional	Store reading preferences and theme selection	1 year
sbl_language	Functional	Remember language preference	1 year
sbl_saved_articles	Functional	Track saved articles for easy access	30 days
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - track user interactions	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - session identification	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - rate limiting	1 minute
sbl_pageviews	Performance	Measure page visit frequency	Session
sbl_article_engagement	Performance	Track time spent reading articles	30 days

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

Measures website traffic and user behavior. Privacy Policy | Opt-out

Cloudflare

Content delivery and security services. Privacy Policy

Font Awesome

Icon and typography services. Privacy Policy

Disqus

Comment platform for article discussions. Privacy Policy

Legal Basis

We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:

Necessity: Essential cookies required for platform security and functionality
Consent: Non-essential cookies used only after your explicit consent
Legitimate Interest: Performance and analytics cookies to improve our editorial platform

Our data processing practices comply with applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and local Indonesian regulations.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access information about cookies we use
Withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time
Request deletion of your cookie data
Disable cookies through browser settings
Opt-out of analytics and marketing tracking
Request a copy of your personal data collected via cookies

To exercise these rights or ask questions about our cookie practices, please contact us through our FAQ page or send feedback to our editorial team.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our technology, legal requirements, or editorial practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through:

A notification on our website
Updated last modification date on this page
A revised consent banner for new cookie types

Your continued use of Simplebalancelife after any updates indicates your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.

Have Questions About Cookies?

If you have concerns about how we use cookies or questions about this policy, we encourage you to learn more through our FAQ section.

For specific inquiries about your data or our privacy practices, please review our Disclaimer page.

Simplebalancelife Editorial Team
Jalan Sudirman 16, Surabaya
An independent editorial platform dedicated to balanced information.