Cookie Policy
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and improve your browsing experience. At Dietexpertguide, we use cookies to analyze reader behavior and deliver a better editorial experience.
This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. Last updated: January 2025.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.
Examples: Session ID, security tokens, language preferences
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers engage with our articles and content. We collect information about page views, time spent reading, and which topics are most popular. This data helps our editorial team create better content.
Examples: Google Analytics, page visit tracking, article engagement metrics
3. Preference & Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences. They allow us to personalize your experience, such as remembering your preferred reading settings or content categories you're interested in.
Examples: Theme preferences, font size, content category filters
4. Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
Third-party partners may place cookies on our site for advertising and content delivery purposes. These cookies may track your browsing behavior across websites to show relevant content recommendations.
Examples: Social media pixels, content recommendation services, ad networks
How We Use Cookies
Improving Content Quality
Analytics data helps us understand which articles resonate with readers, informing our editorial strategy.
Personalizing Your Experience
We remember your preferences to tailor the website to your reading habits and interests.
Website Security
Essential cookies protect your session and maintain website security.
Content Recommendations
Cookies enable partners to suggest articles and content you may find relevant based on your interests.
Cookie List & Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESSIONID | Essential | Maintains your session during browsing | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics – user identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics – session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics – request throttling | 1 minute |
| lang | Preference | Remembers your language selection | 1 year |
| theme_preference | Preference | Stores your theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
| consent_banner | Essential | Tracks your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel – user tracking | 3 months |
Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Dietexpertguide, a consent banner appears. You can:
- Accept all cookies to enable full functionality
- Reject non-essential cookies while keeping functional cookies active
- Customize cookie preferences for granular control
Browser Settings
You can manage cookies directly through your browser 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 → Clear browsing data
Note: Disabling cookies may affect your experience on Dietexpertguide. Some features, such as content personalization and article recommendations, may not work properly without certain cookies.
Third-Party Cookie Management
You can also manage third-party cookies through:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) – Opt out of targeted advertising
- Google Ads Settings – Control Google's ad personalization
- Facebook Ad Preferences – Manage Facebook data usage
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Dietexpertguide operates in compliance with European data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive. Our cookie use is based on:
- ✓ Your Consent: Non-essential cookies require your explicit consent, which you can provide or withdraw at any time.
- ✓ Legitimate Interest: We use analytics cookies to understand reader behavior and improve content quality.
- ✓ Contract Performance: Essential cookies are necessary to deliver and maintain website functionality.
- ✓ Legal Compliance: Some cookies help us meet security and legal requirements.
Data Retention & Your Rights
How Long We Keep Cookie Data
Cookie data is retained for the duration specified in the cookie details above. Analytical data from Google Analytics is typically retained for 26 months. You can request deletion of your data at any time.
Your Privacy Rights
Under GDPR and similar regulations, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights or for privacy-related questions, please contact our editorial team. Send your request to our general inquiries email, and we will respond within 30 days.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this cookie policy, how we use cookies, or your privacy rights, our editorial team is here to help. For content feedback and privacy inquiries:
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Policy Updates
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our editorial practices. Any significant changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on our website.
Last Updated: January 2025
Effective Date: January 2025
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