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, improve your browsing experience, and maintain basic functionality. At Nutritionplanconsult, we use cookies responsibly to provide you with the best editorial experience.
This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and security features. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate effectively.
Examples: Session cookies, security tokens, preference storage for accessibility features
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which articles are read most frequently, which sections are accessed, and how long readers spend on pages. This data helps our editorial team understand content performance and optimize the reader experience.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page view tracking, scroll depth measurement
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable personalized features such as remembering your preferred font size, reading preferences, bookmarked articles, and language selection. They enhance your browsing experience by tailoring content to your preferences.
Examples: User preference cookies, reading history, language selection, theme preference
4. Advertising & Tracking Cookies
These cookies are used to display relevant content and measure the effectiveness of information we share. They help us understand which topics resonate with our readers and inform our editorial strategy.
Examples: Google Ads cookies, pixel tracking, behavioral analytics
5. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services integrated into our platform (such as analytics providers and content delivery networks) may set their own cookies. These are governed by their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review their terms.
Examples: Google Analytics, social media embedded content, commenting platforms
How We Use Cookies
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Improving Content Quality
We analyze which articles and topics are most frequently accessed to inform our editorial strategy and provide better content to our readers.
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Enhancing User Experience
Cookies help us remember your preferences, language selection, and browsing habits to personalize your visits.
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Maintaining Security
Essential cookies protect your account and enable secure communication on our platform.
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Understanding Reader Behavior
We use anonymized analytics data to understand reading patterns, average session duration, and content engagement metrics.
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Personalizing Content Recommendations
Cookies help us suggest relevant articles and resources based on your reading interests and browsing history.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
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_ga |
Google Analytics - User identification and session tracking | Performance | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics - Session identification | Performance | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics - Request throttling | Performance | 1 minute |
PHPSESSID |
Server session management | Essential | Session |
cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | Essential | 1 year |
user_language |
Remembers your language preference | Functional | 1 year |
theme_preference |
Stores your theme selection (light/dark mode) | Functional | 1 year |
font_size |
Remembers your preferred font size | Functional | 1 year |
reading_history |
Tracks articles you've read for personalization | Functional | 90 days |
NID |
Google - Content customization and analytics | Advertising | 6 months |
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Accept cookies only from specific sites
- Delete cookies at the end of each session
- Block third-party cookies
- Review cookies stored on your device
Instructions for managing cookies in major browsers: Chrome • Firefox • Safari • Edge
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, a consent banner appears allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can modify your preferences at any time through this interface.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. While we recognize this signal, our compliance depends on third-party services that may not honor DNT requests.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with third-party services that set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Tracks page views and user behavior to help us understand content performance.
Privacy PolicyContent Delivery Network (CDN)
Optimizes content delivery and website performance.
Social Media Platforms
If you interact with embedded social media content, those platforms set their own cookies.
International Privacy Compliance
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
For visitors from the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements. We obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies and provide transparent information about data processing.
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, to delete that information, and to opt-out of the selling or sharing of personal information.
Hungarian Data Protection Laws
As a resource based in Hungary (Kossuth utca 87, Szeged), we comply with Hungarian and EU data protection regulations.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to discuss your privacy preferences, our editorial team is here to help.
Contact us for privacy inquiries: Send us feedback at [email protected]
Our Location: Kossuth utca 87, Szeged, Hungary
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
This policy was last updated in January 2024. Next review scheduled for July 2024.
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