Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
About This Policy
Balanced Nutrition Guide ("we," "us," or "our") operates the balancednutritionguide.info website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience when browsing our editorial content and articles.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. This page provides transparent information about the cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
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 (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information that helps websites recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions across visits.
Key points: Cookies do not contain personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (such as through a comment form). They simply help us understand how readers interact with our content and improve the browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. You cannot disable these cookies without affecting website functionality.
Examples: Session cookies, CSRF protection tokens
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most visited, how long readers stay on pages, and where visitors come from. This helps our editorial team understand reader engagement and improve content delivery.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking
Preference (Functionality) Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as your preferred language, text size, theme selection, or previously viewed articles. They personalize your experience without collecting identifiable personal information.
Examples: Theme preference, reading history, font size selection
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing behavior to display relevant content recommendations and advertisements. They may be set by third-party advertising partners and are used to measure campaign effectiveness and audience insights.
Examples: Advertising pixels, retargeting cookies, social media tracking
How We Use Cookies
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Website Functionality
Ensuring the website operates smoothly and securely for all readers
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Analytics & Insights
Understanding which articles are most popular and how readers navigate our content
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Content Recommendations
Personalizing article recommendations based on your reading preferences
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User Preferences
Remembering your settings and display preferences for a better reading experience
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Performance Monitoring
Detecting and fixing technical issues that affect your reading experience
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies from trusted partners to enhance your experience:
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Google Analytics: Provides anonymized analytics about website traffic and user behavior
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Social Media Platforms: Allow you to share articles on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest
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Advertising Networks: Display relevant nutrition and wellness content based on your interests
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Content Delivery Networks: Optimize image and media delivery for faster page loading
Third-party providers have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them on their respective websites.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
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| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains your session and user state |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session identifier |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - throttles request rate |
| user_theme | Preference | 1 year | Stores your selected color theme (light/dark mode) |
| font_size | Preference | 1 year | Remembers your preferred text size |
| language_pref | Preference | 1 year | Stores your language preference |
| recently_read | Preference | 30 days | Tracks recently viewed articles for recommendations |
| fbp | Marketing | 3 months | Facebook pixel - tracks visitor behavior |
| _fbp | Marketing | 3 months | Facebook conversion tracking |
| ad_prefs | Marketing | 6 months | Stores advertising preference settings |
Note: This list is updated periodically. Cookies listed may vary depending on which third-party services are active.
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or receive a prompt each time a cookie is about to be set. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
⚠️ Important Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly. We recommend disabling only non-essential cookies (marketing and analytics) if you have privacy concerns.
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can also update your consent choices at any time through your browser's cookie settings or by contacting us.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. When enabled, this sends a signal to websites requesting they do not track your activity. While we respect this signal, we cannot guarantee all third-party services will honor it.
Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available for most major browsers.
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
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We do not sell your personal data to third parties
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We encrypt data in transit using SSL/TLS technology
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We limit cookie data collection to what is necessary for functionality
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You have the right to access, modify, or delete your data
For more details about how we handle your personal information, please refer to our full Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where required, we will obtain your consent.
Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, or if you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our editorial team is happy to address your inquiries.
Balanced Nutrition Guide
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Lyon, France
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