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Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Nutrition Path Guide uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information.
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 smartphone) when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize you when you return and enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies are widely used on the internet and serve important functions such as:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Understanding how visitors use our website
- Improving website performance and security
- Delivering relevant content to readers
- Protecting against fraudulent activity
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We collect data about which articles are read, how long visitors spend on pages, and navigation patterns. This information helps our editorial team improve content quality and website usability.
3. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, text size preferences, or display settings. They ensure a more personalized browsing experience during your visits.
4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to display relevant advertisements and track advertising effectiveness. They help ensure that advertising content aligns with reader interests.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party service providers may place cookies on our website for analytics, advertising, and content optimization purposes. These providers operate under their own privacy policies.
How We Use Cookies
Nutrition Path Guide uses cookies to:
- Enhance functionality: Enable website features and maintain your session
- Improve content: Analyze which articles and topics generate the most reader interest
- Personalize experience: Remember your preferences and display settings
- Measure performance: Track website traffic, page load times, and user engagement
- Ensure security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
- Deliver relevant content: Show articles and recommendations aligned with reader interests
- Optimize advertising: Display relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness
Managing Your Cookies
You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Here are your options:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Delete existing cookies automatically on browser close
- Receive alerts when new cookies are being set
Note: Please refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions on managing cookies.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Nutrition Path Guide, you will see a cookie consent banner. This allows you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences before proceeding. You can modify your choices at any time.
Opt-Out Services
For third-party cookies, you can use opt-out tools provided by advertising networks and analytics providers. These services allow you to control how your information is used.
Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features of Nutrition Path Guide.
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies used on Nutrition Path Guide:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| npg_session | Essential | Maintains user session and login status | Session |
| npg_security_token | Essential | Prevents unauthorized access and CSRF attacks | Session |
| npg_preferences | Preference | Stores user preferences (language, theme, text size) | 1 year |
| npg_cookie_consent | Essential | Records user's cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors and sessions | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - identifies user session | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| npg_content_views | Analytics | Tracks which articles have been viewed by user | 30 days |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions and user behavior | 90 days |
| npg_recommendations | Preference | Personalizes article recommendations based on reading history | 90 days |
| ads_pref | Marketing | Stores advertising preferences and opt-out choices | 1 year |
Third-Party Services
Nutrition Path Guide works with trusted third-party service providers who may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Helps us analyze website traffic and user behavior. Learn more
Facebook Pixel
Tracks user interactions and helps optimize content delivery. Learn more
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Improve website performance and load times through distributed servers.
Advertising Networks
Display relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance based on editorial content categories.
Data Privacy & Security
Your privacy is important to us. While cookies collect information, they do not contain personal identification details unless you explicitly provide them (such as through a form).
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of all information.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
Nutrition Path Guide may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or editorial practices. Any significant changes will be announced on our website, and the "Last updated" date will be revised.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any policy updates.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, our editorial team is here to help.
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All information is provided for educational purposes and should not replace professional advice.