Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 May 2026
This policy explains what cookies we set on besidehealth.org, why we set them, and how you can control them.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit — for example, keeping you logged in between pages.
Cookies we use
We only use strictly necessary cookies. We do not use advertising, analytics, or social-media tracking cookies.
| Cookie |
Purpose |
Duration |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
Keeps you signed in to your Beside account. |
Session / 14 days (if "Remember me") |
wordpress_sec_* |
Security cookie used on the WordPress admin area. |
Session |
wp-settings-* |
Stores personalised WordPress interface settings. |
1 year |
PHPSESSID |
Standard PHP session identifier, used for form security (nonces). |
Session |
Cookies set by third parties
We embed Google Fonts (served from fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com) for typography. Google may set its own cookies or log requests; see Google's Privacy Policy for details. We are reviewing self-hosting the fonts to remove this dependency.
How to control cookies
Because we only use strictly necessary cookies, disabling them will prevent the site from functioning correctly. You can manage cookies in your browser settings:
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when we change the cookies we use. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.
Questions
Email us at hello@besidehealth.org.