Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our content, and improve your browsing experience. At Wellness Guide Nutrition, we use cookies to provide a better editorial experience while respecting your privacy.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and site navigation. You cannot disable these cookies without affecting website performance.
Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection, security preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our articles and content. We collect anonymous data about page views, article reading time, and user behavior to improve our editorial offerings and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics, page visit duration, bounce rates
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences, such as language selection, theme choice (dark/light mode), and article display format. This ensures a personalized reading experience on your return visits.
Examples: Language preference, UI theme, content layout
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features. They allow us to provide features such as saved articles, reading lists, and content recommendations based on your editorial interests.
Examples: Bookmarked articles, reading history, content preferences
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to display relevant content and advertisements. They help us understand audience demographics and content performance. You can opt out of these cookies.
Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, content tracking
How We Use Cookies
Improving Content: Analyzing which articles readers engage with most helps our editorial team create more relevant and valuable content.
Personalizing Experience: Remembering your preferences delivers a tailored reading experience each time you visit.
Measuring Performance: Tracking page load times and user behavior helps us optimize site performance for faster, smoother reading.
Site Security: Cookies protect your session and prevent unauthorized access to your account.
Preventing Fraud: We use cookies to detect and prevent fraudulent activity and spam.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- • View cookies stored on your device
- • Delete cookies individually or all at once
- • Block cookies from specific websites
- • Disable cookies entirely (not recommended)
- • Receive notifications when cookies are being set
Cookie Consent Preferences
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- • Accept all cookies
- • Accept only essential cookies
- • Customize your cookie preferences
- • Manage preferences at any time through our cookie settings
Third-Party Tools
You can also use third-party tools to manage cookies across the web:
- • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): www.networkadvertising.org
- • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): www.aboutads.info
- • Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.eu
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Maintains user session and authentication | Session |
| csrf_token | Essential | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks sessions | 24 hours |
| user_preferences | Preference | Stores theme and language preferences | 1 year |
| content_favorites | Functional | Remembers bookmarked articles | 1 year |
| reading_history | Functional | Tracks recently read articles | 90 days |
| fb_pixel_id | Marketing | Facebook tracking for audience insights | Session |
| goog_ads_id | Marketing | Google Ads tracking and remarketing | 1 year |
This table represents common cookies used on our platform. Additional cookies may be added as our site evolves. Check back periodically for updates.
Privacy & Data Protection
At Wellness Guide Nutrition, we are committed to protecting your privacy. All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations.
Data Anonymization
Analytics data is anonymized whenever possible. We do not link cookie data to personally identifiable information without explicit consent.
Third-Party Sharing
We only share cookie data with trusted third-party service providers (analytics, hosting, and content delivery) who are contractually bound to protect your data.
Do Not Track
If your browser sends a "Do Not Track" signal, we respect your choice and limit non-essential tracking cookies.
For complete details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or how we use cookies to enhance your experience on Wellness Guide Nutrition, our editorial team is here to help.
Contact Our Editorial Team
Send us feedback about our articles or questions regarding our data practices:
Address:
Wellness Guide Nutrition
Station Road 108
Glasgow, Scotland
Email: For content questions and feedback, please contact our editorial team through our FAQ page
Last updated: January 2024. This policy may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review it regularly for any changes.
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