Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Nutritionbalancer uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing activity.
Cookies serve various functions, including improving user experience, analyzing site performance, and maintaining security. They are a standard part of how modern websites operate.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, accessing secure areas, and remembering your preferences.
Duration: Session or persistent (up to 1 year)
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use them to track page views, bounce rates, traffic sources, and user behavior patterns. This information helps our editorial team improve article quality and content structure.
Duration: Persistent (typically 2 years)
Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a personalized experience. Examples include your language preference, article reading history, and accessibility settings.
Duration: Persistent (up to 1 year)
Performance Cookies
Purpose: These cookies monitor the technical performance of our website, including page load times, server response times, and error logging. This helps us ensure a smooth reading experience.
Duration: Session or short-term (minutes to hours)
How We Use Cookies
Improving Content Quality: Analytics data helps us understand which articles resonate most with readers, guiding our editorial decisions.
Enhancing User Experience: Functional cookies remember your preferences and reading history for a more personalized visit.
Site Security: Essential cookies help us detect and prevent fraudulent activity and unauthorized access.
Technical Optimization: Performance data allows us to identify and fix technical issues that may affect your browsing experience.
Understanding Audience Needs: Aggregate analytics help us understand nutrition and health topics most relevant to our readers.
Cookie Consent and Your Choices
When you first visit Nutritionbalancer, you will see a cookie consent banner. This banner explains which cookies we use and allows you to make informed choices about your privacy.
Your Options:
- • Accept All: Accept all cookie types to enable full functionality.
- • Reject Non-Essential: Accept only essential cookies required for website operation.
- • Manage Settings: Customize which cookie types you consent to.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings section at the bottom of any page.
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- → View cookies stored on your device
- → Delete cookies from specific websites or all websites
- → Block cookies from being set in the future
- → Enable private browsing mode to prevent cookies from being stored
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality and your browsing experience.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
nb_session_id |
Essential | Maintains user session and tracks active visits | Session | nutritionbalancer.info |
nb_consent |
Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | nutritionbalancer.info |
nb_language |
Functional | Stores your language preference | 1 year | nutritionbalancer.info |
nb_theme |
Functional | Remembers your display theme preference (light/dark mode) | 1 year | nutritionbalancer.info |
nb_read_articles |
Functional | Tracks articles you've read for personalization | 6 months | nutritionbalancer.info |
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics - anonymous user identification | 2 years | nutritionbalancer.info |
_ga_* |
Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 2 years | nutritionbalancer.info |
_gid |
Analytics | Google Analytics - session identification | 1 day | nutritionbalancer.info |
nb_page_performance |
Performance | Monitors page load and performance metrics | Session | nutritionbalancer.info |
nb_search_history |
Functional | Stores recent article search queries | 30 days | nutritionbalancer.info |
Third-Party Cookies
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics sets its own cookies on your device when you visit our site. These cookies allow Google to collect information about your visit, which is processed according to Google's Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- • Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- • Disabling analytics cookies in your browser settings
- • Adjusting your cookie preferences on our site
Data Protection and Privacy
The information collected through cookies is used in aggregated form and does not personally identify you unless you voluntarily provide personal information (such as through a contact form).
For detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our Privacy Notice.
We comply with applicable data protection regulations and maintain appropriate security measures to protect your information.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies, or if you would like to provide feedback about your experience on Nutritionbalancer, please reach out to our editorial team.
Contact Information:
Nutritionbalancer Editorial Team
Church Lane 90
Liverpool
United Kingdom
For content questions and feedback: [email protected]
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of Nutritionbalancer following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
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- Privacy Notice
- Terms of Use
- Frequently Asked Questions
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