Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and allow us to improve your browsing experience. At Nutritionally Guided Health, we use cookies responsibly to provide you with a better editorial experience.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.
Examples: Session cookies, security tokens, language preferences
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our content. These cookies help us track which articles are most popular, how long visitors stay on pages, and which sections of our site are frequently accessed. This information helps our editorial team create more valuable content.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, visitor behavior analysis
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to personalize your experience. They store information such as your preferred language, theme settings, and reading preferences, so you don't have to set them again on future visits.
Examples: Language selection, font size preferences, theme mode
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to enhance our website's functionality. These include content delivery networks, analytics providers, and social media platforms. We only use trusted third-party services that respect user privacy.
Examples: Content delivery networks, social sharing plugins, analytics services
How We Use Cookies
- Improving Content Quality: We analyze which articles and topics receive the most engagement to guide our editorial decisions.
- Enhancing User Experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and deliver content in your preferred format.
- Maintaining Website Security: Essential cookies protect your account and prevent unauthorized access to our platform.
- Website Performance: We monitor site performance and load times to ensure you have a smooth reading experience.
- Legal Compliance: Some cookies help us comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding content delivery and user privacy.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears asking for your permission to use certain types of cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies to enable the full functionality and analytics features of our site.
- Accept only essential cookies to use our website with minimal cookie usage.
- Customize your preferences to choose which types of cookies you allow.
- Reject non-essential cookies to use only the cookies necessary for core functionality.
Your consent choice is remembered for 12 months, but you can change your cookie settings at any time through our cookie preferences center.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Change Settings on Our Website
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. This will open the cookie preferences center where you can enable or disable different categories of cookies.
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that blocking some cookies may affect website functionality.
For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit: All About Cookies
Opt-Out of Analytics
If you prefer not to have your website usage analyzed, you can opt out of analytics cookies. This can be done through your browser settings or by using opt-out tools provided by analytics services we use.
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on Nutritionally Guided Health:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and authentication |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 12 months | Stores your cookie consent preferences |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - tracks visitor sessions |
| _gat_gtag_UA_* | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request rate throttling |
| language_pref | Preference | 1 year | Remembers your language preference |
| theme_mode | Preference | 1 year | Stores your theme preference (light/dark) |
| font_size | Preference | 1 year | Remembers your font size preference |
| recent_articles | Preference | 30 days | Tracks recently viewed articles |
Data Retention
We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. The retention period varies depending on the cookie type:
- Essential cookies: Retained for the duration of your session or up to 12 months for security purposes.
- Analytics cookies: Retained for up to 2 years to identify trends and patterns in content engagement.
- Preference cookies: Retained for up to 1 year unless you manually delete them.
You can request deletion of your cookie data at any time through your browser settings or by contacting our editorial team for assistance.
Third-Party Services
We work with the following third-party services that may use cookies on our website:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how readers interact with our content. Google Analytics processes anonymized data about your visit.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Ensures fast loading of our website content across different regions. These services may use cookies for performance optimization.
Social Media Platforms
If you interact with social sharing buttons on our articles, the respective platforms may set cookies for tracking and analytics purposes.
Privacy & GDPR Compliance
Nutritionally Guided Health is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. Your personal data and cookie information are treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
We only use cookies that are necessary for website functionality or with your explicit consent. No cookies are shared with advertisers or used for targeted marketing purposes, as we are an editorial platform without commercial objectives.
For more information about how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Notice.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our website, our editorial team is here to help. Please send your questions to our support team.
Contact Information
Nutritionally Guided Health
Schulstraße 180
Köln, Germany
For content feedback and privacy inquiries, please visit our FAQ page or browse our latest articles.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our editorial practices. The most recent update date is shown at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.