What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how visitors interact with our content and improve your browsing experience. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

At Radiant Beauty Lab, we are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information. We use cookies only to enhance your experience with our editorial content and ensure our website functions properly.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and content delivery. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which articles are read most frequently, where users encounter errors, and overall site performance. This data helps our editorial team optimize content and improve the user experience.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language settings, display preferences, and previously read articles. They allow us to personalize your experience when you return to our site.

Analytical Cookies

We use analytical cookies to understand reader behavior and content performance. This information helps our writers and editorial team create more relevant and engaging articles. No personally identifiable information is collected through these cookies.

How We Use Cookies

Website Functionality: Ensuring our website loads correctly and pages respond to your interactions
Content Analytics: Measuring which articles attract the most readers and engagement
User Preferences: Remembering your reading preferences and display settings
Improving Editorial Content: Understanding reader behavior to help our editorial team produce better articles
Security: Protecting against fraud and ensuring a safe browsing environment

Cookie List

The following table details the cookies used on our website:

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session	Maintains user session and website functionality
rbl_preferences	Preference	1 year	Stores your display and language preferences
rbl_analytics	Analytical	13 months	Tracks content performance and reader engagement
_ga	Analytical	2 years	Google Analytics - website visitor statistics
_gid	Analytical	24 hours	Google Analytics - identifies unique users
rbl_read_articles	Preference	6 months	Remembers articles you have previously read
rbl_performance	Performance	30 days	Monitors page load times and site performance

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

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

View cookies stored on your device
Accept or reject new cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set preferences for specific websites

Please note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and prevent you from accessing certain features.

Popular Browser Instructions

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data

Cookie Consent

When you first visit Radiant Beauty Lab, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting our editorial team.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. We respect this preference, though please note that not all third-party analytics services honor this request.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses certain third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to measure website traffic and reader engagement. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with our content.

Learn more about Google's privacy practices

Content Delivery Network

We use a content delivery network to ensure our articles and media load quickly for readers worldwide. This service may use cookies for performance optimization.

We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. Please review their privacy policies for more information about how they use cookies.

Data Retention

Cookies are retained for varying periods depending on their type and purpose:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Retained for the duration specified in the cookie list above
Analytical Data: Automatically purged after 13-24 months

You can delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings. This will not affect your ability to read articles on our site, though some personalization features may be reset.

Your Rights

In accordance with data protection regulations, you have the following rights:

Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time
Right to Access: You can request information about what cookies we store about you
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your cookie data
Right to Portability: You can request your data in a portable format

Questions About Our Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our editorial team:

Radiant Beauty Lab

ul. Lipowa 197

Wrocław, Poland

For content questions and feedback: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7-10 business days.

Policy Updates

We regularly review and update our cookie policy to reflect changes in our website, technology, and applicable laws. The last update to this policy was in January 2025.

We recommend checking this page periodically for updates. Any significant changes will be communicated to our readers through a notification banner on our website.

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