Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and enable us to enhance your browsing experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Balanced Nutrition Path is committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use information. We believe you should have full control over your browsing experience.
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.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, our site would not operate as intended.
Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, security tokens
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our content. These cookies track page views, bounce rates, traffic sources, and user engagement patterns. This information helps our editorial team create more valuable and relevant content.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, traffic measurement cookies
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, display settings, and content preferences. They help personalize your experience when you return to our site.
Examples: Language preferences, theme selection, content filtering choices
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track your interests and display relevant content recommendations across our platform. They help us understand which topics resonate with our audience and support our content distribution efforts.
Examples: Content recommendation cookies, interest tracking cookies
How We Use Cookies
- Improving Content: Analyzing which articles and topics receive the most engagement to create better content
- Personalizing Experience: Remembering your preferences and display choices across visits
- Understanding Audience: Gathering anonymous insights about how our readers discover and consume our content
- Securing the Site: Protecting against fraudulent activity and ensuring platform security
- Content Recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles based on your reading history
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _session_id | Essential | User session management | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session ID | 24 hours |
| user_language | Preference | Language preference storage | 1 year |
| theme_preference | Preference | Display theme selection | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Essential | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
| content_recommendations | Marketing | Article recommendation tracking | 90 days |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Records your cookie preferences | 1 year |
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. 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 → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Your Choices
- Accept all cookies: Enable all cookie types for the full browsing experience
- Manage preferences: Choose which cookie types you want to allow
- Reject non-essential cookies: Only essential cookies will be used
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect your browsing experience and limit your ability to access some features or personalization options on our site.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain links to third-party services and content partners. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- Content Delivery Networks: Third-party CDN providers may set technical cookies
- External Embedded Content: Videos and embedded media from platforms like YouTube
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our use of cookies complies with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. We use cookies based on the following legal bases:
- Consent: With your explicit consent for analytics and marketing cookies
- Legitimate Interest: For improving content quality and understanding reader preferences
- Legal Obligation: Where required by law to maintain security and prevent fraud
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or concerns about your privacy, please contact our editorial team:
Balanced Nutrition Path
Kirchweg 28
Stuttgart, Germany
Email: [email protected]
For content questions or feedback about our articles, please visit our FAQ or explore our latest articles.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. 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.
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