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Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Health Nutrient Guide uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your reading experience and understand how our editorial content is accessed.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing behavior and preferences, and are transmitted back to our servers on subsequent visits. Cookies help us provide a better, more personalized experience as you browse our health and nutrition articles.
We use cookies solely to improve our editorial platform's functionality and to understand which of our articles and resources are most valuable to our readers. We do not use cookies for commercial transactions or to sell products or services.
Types of Cookies We Use
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 remembering your session preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without impairing website functionality.
Duration: Session-based (cleared when you close your browser)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. They collect anonymous data about which articles are read, how long readers spend on our pages, and which sections of our editorial platform are most popular. This information helps our editorial team create more valuable content.
Duration: 12-24 months
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings on our website, such as language preference, font size, or which categories of health and nutrition content you prefer. They enable us to tailor your reading experience without requiring you to reset your preferences on each visit.
Duration: 6-12 months
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising partners to track your interests across websites. They help us understand which topics resonate with our audience and support our operations. You can control these cookies through your browser settings or opt-out mechanisms provided by advertising networks.
Duration: 12-24 months
How We Use Cookies
- • Content Performance: To track which nutrition and health articles receive the most engagement, informing our editorial decisions
- • User Experience: To remember your reading preferences and maintain your session across our platform
- • Website Optimization: To identify technical issues and improve website performance for all readers
- • Audience Analytics: To understand our reader demographics and content consumption patterns in aggregate
- • Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and maintain website security
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain content or links from third-party providers, including analytics services, content delivery networks, and advertising partners. These third parties may place their own cookies on your device. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party websites or services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly.
Common third-party services that may use cookies include:
- • Google Analytics (website analytics)
- • Google AdSense (advertising network)
- • Content delivery networks (CDNs)
- • Social media platforms (if embedded content is present)
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
You have the right to manage cookies through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to:
- • View cookies stored on your device
- • Delete cookies individually or in bulk
- • Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
- • Receive notifications when websites attempt to set cookies
How to Access Cookie Settings
- 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 > Cookies and other site permissions
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Non-essential cookies can be disabled without impacting core features of our editorial platform.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - Tracks unique visitors |
| _ga_ID | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - Session tracking |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session across pages |
| hng_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Remembers user reading preferences |
| hng_language | Preference | 1 year | Stores language selection |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - Daily visitor tracking |
| NID | Marketing | 6 months | Google advertising - Interest-based advertising |
| IDE | Marketing | 13 months | Google DoubleClick - Cross-site tracking for ads |
| hng_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie consent preferences |
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no universal standard for recognizing DNT signals across the web. Health Nutrient Guide respects your privacy choices, but we are not able to respond to DNT browser signals at this time.
If you wish to limit tracking, we recommend using your browser's cookie and privacy settings as described in the "Managing Your Cookies" section above.
International Considerations
GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA): If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
CCPA Compliance (California): If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what cookies are collected, delete cookies, and opt-out of certain cookie uses. You can exercise these rights through your browser settings or by contacting us.
Privacy & Security
Cookies themselves do not contain personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it. However, we may link cookie data to information you provide (such as through contact forms or article feedback) to improve your experience.
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to review our full Privacy Policy and Disclaimer for comprehensive information about how we handle your data.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our editorial practices. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact our editorial team:
Health Nutrient Guide
Queen Street 130
Liverpool, United Kingdom
For content questions and feedback: [email protected]
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