Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
About Our Cookie Policy
Nutritionguideplus ("we," "us," or "our") operates nutritionguideplus.info, an informational editorial platform dedicated to nutrition education and health content. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
By accessing and using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information.
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.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize you on return visits and remember your preferences. Cookies are widely used across the internet to improve user experience and website functionality.
There are two main types of cookies:
- Session cookies: Temporary files deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for basic website functionality. They enable core features such as:
- User authentication and security
- Content navigation between pages
- Prevention of fraudulent activity
- Protection of sensitive information
Legal basis: Legitimate interest and contract performance. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. They collect information about:
- Pages visited and time spent reading
- Browser and device types
- Geographic location (general)
- Bounce rates and user flow patterns
Service provider: Google Analytics. Data is aggregated and anonymized.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to personalize your experience, including:
- Language and display preferences
- Saved reading lists or bookmarks
- Font size and layout preferences
- Previous search queries
Legal basis: Consent. You can disable these without affecting core functionality.
Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies track your interactions to understand content preferences and improve recommendations:
- Content topics you've viewed
- Articles that interest you most
- Your engagement with educational material
- Frequency of return visits
Legal basis: Consent. These help us improve content relevance and recommendations.
How We Use Cookies
Improve User Experience
We analyze which articles and topics are most valuable to our readers, helping us improve content organization and navigation.
Maintain Website Security
Essential cookies protect your account and prevent unauthorized access to our platform and your reading history.
Personalize Content Recommendations
Functional and marketing cookies help us recommend articles and educational content most relevant to your interests.
Measure Website Performance
Analytics cookies provide insights into site performance, helping us identify technical issues and optimize loading speeds.
Understand Content Engagement
We track engagement metrics to ensure our nutrition and health education content is accessible, clear, and valuable to readers.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - User identification |
| _ga_* | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - Session tracking |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - Daily user session |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Server session management |
| user_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Language and display settings |
| reading_history | Functional | 6 months | Recently viewed articles |
| content_interests | Marketing | 1 year | Track nutrition topic interests |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Record cookie consent preferences |
Note: This list is current as of the last update. Cookie usage may change as we enhance our editorial platform. Check this policy periodically for updates.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie management options in your browser's preferences or privacy settings. Below are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy and services → Cookies and other site permissions
Opting Out
You can opt out of analytics cookies by:
- Installing Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
- Adjusting your browser privacy settings
- Using "Do Not Track" settings in your browser (where supported)
Important: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from accessing certain website features. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for optimal functionality. You can safely disable marketing and performance cookies without affecting core features.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends signals to websites. While we respect DNT preferences, the standard is not yet universally adopted across the web. Our response to DNT signals:
- We honor DNT requests for performance and marketing cookies
- Essential cookies remain necessary for site functionality
- We do not track users differently based on DNT settings for security purposes
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with third-party services that may place their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Measures website traffic and user behavior. View Google's privacy policy
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Optimize article load times and image delivery across regions
Web Fonts
Services like Google Fonts may set cookies to provide typography
We have agreements with all third-party services to process data in accordance with privacy regulations. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.
International Compliance
Nutritionguideplus is based in Málaga, Spain (Avenida Libertad 71) and complies with:
GDPR (EU)
General Data Protection Regulation - We obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies
LSSI-CE (Spain)
Spanish law on electronic commerce and services - Requires transparent cookie disclosure
ePrivacy Directive
Requires prior consent for storing information on user devices
CCPA (California)
California Consumer Privacy Act - Applies to US-based users
Users in the EU and California have specific rights regarding cookies and data. For detailed information about your privacy rights and how to exercise them, please review our full disclaimer and privacy information.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
- New cookies added to improve your experience
- Changes in applicable laws or regulations
- Updates to our services and functionality
Your continued use of our website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or our Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact our support team. We're here to help clarify any concerns and ensure you have complete control over your online experience.
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