Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
About This Policy
Dietconsultpro.info ("we," "us," or "our") operates an informational editorial platform dedicated to providing high-quality content about nutrition, diet, and health. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, understand user behavior, and improve our editorial content.
By accessing and using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our cookie practices, please adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our site.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information that is sent back to the website's server on subsequent visits, allowing us to recognize your device and store preferences.
Cookies serve various purposes: they help us remember your preferences, track how you navigate our editorial content, and analyze which articles are most valuable to our readers. They enable a more personalized and efficient browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. These cookies do not store personal information and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection, authentication verification
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how readers interact with our editorial content. They help us measure page load times, identify technical issues, and determine which articles are most popular. This data guides our editorial decisions and content strategy.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, scroll depth measurement, bounce rate analysis
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your browsing experience. They may store your language preference, font size adjustments, or previously read articles to personalize your visit.
Examples: Language preference, reading history, user preferences, theme selection
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services embedded on our website, such as content delivery networks, analytics providers, or security services. These services operate independently and have their own privacy policies.
Examples: Google Analytics, Cloudflare, content delivery services
How We Use Cookies
Enhancing Editorial Experience
We track which articles readers engage with most, allowing our editorial team to create more valuable content aligned with reader interests.
Website Performance
We monitor technical performance to ensure fast load times, identify errors, and maintain a smooth browsing experience for all readers.
User Preferences
We remember your settings and preferences to personalize your next visit without requiring you to reconfigure options.
Security
We use cookies to protect against fraud, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain the security of our platform.
Complete Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics throttling | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | Strictly Necessary | Website session management | Session |
| csrf_token | Strictly Necessary | CSRF protection | Session |
| user_preferences | Functional | Language and display preferences | 1 year |
| reading_history | Functional | Recently viewed articles | 30 days |
| cf_clearance | Security | Cloudflare security verification | 30 minutes |
| __cfruid | Security | Cloudflare user identification | Session |
Managing Your Cookies
You have control over cookie settings in your browser. Most modern browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. You can also set your browser to reject cookies or notify you when a cookie is being set.
Browser Settings
To manage cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and other site permissions
Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact website functionality and your ability to access certain features of our platform.
Opt-Out Options
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across the web, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this preference, please note that not all features may honor this setting, and many third-party services do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Under the GDPR and similar privacy regulations, we rely on the following legal bases for using cookies:
- • Legitimate Interests: We use performance and analytics cookies to improve our website and understand reader behavior.
- • Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your consent through our cookie banner before setting them.
- • Necessity: Strictly necessary cookies are required for website functionality and security.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or concerns about our practices, please contact our editorial team with your feedback.
Dietconsultpro
Langstrasse 154
Basel, Switzerland
Email: [email protected]
Additional Resources
For more information about privacy and cookies, you may find these resources helpful:
- Our Disclaimer
- Privacy Policy
- All About Cookies - Independent information resource
- Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - UK privacy authority