Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Healthcoachnutrition.info uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how you interact with our editorial content, and improve our platform's functionality. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, and how you can manage your preferences.
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 websites recognize returning visitors and remember preferences.
Similar technologies include web beacons (tracking pixels), local storage, and session storage, which serve comparable functions in tracking and personalizing your online experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential/Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for basic website functionality. They enable core features such as page navigation, security protocols, and access to secure areas of our content platform.
Duration: Session to 1 year | Consent Required: No
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. They collect anonymous data about page views, article engagement, scroll depth, and referral sources, enabling our editorial team to identify popular topics and improve content delivery.
Duration: 2 years | Consent Required: Yes
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language selection, content preferences, and saved articles. They enhance user experience by personalizing how our platform appears and functions for you.
Duration: 1-2 years | Consent Required: Yes
Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies track browsing behavior to display relevant content recommendations and maintain a consistent experience across web pages. They help us understand which editorial topics interest our audience.
Duration: Up to 2 years | Consent Required: Yes
How We Use Cookies
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Content Performance Analysis
Tracking which articles, health topics, and nutrition guides receive the most engagement from our readers.
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User Experience Personalization
Remembering your language preference, theme selection, and previously read articles for a customized browsing experience.
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Platform Functionality
Maintaining session information, ensuring website security, and preventing fraudulent activity.
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Content Recommendations
Suggesting related health and nutrition articles based on your browsing history and interests.
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Editorial Insights
Understanding audience demographics and interests to guide our editorial team in creating relevant content.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - Tracks unique visitors and sessions | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - Tracks daily sessions | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - Rate limiting requests | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains user session for website functionality | Session |
| hcn_preferences | Functional | Stores user language and theme preferences | 1 year |
| hcn_saved_articles | Functional | Remembers saved or bookmarked articles | 1 year |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook - Tracks conversions and audience targeting | 3 months |
| __Host-hcn_consent | Essential | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
This list is updated periodically. Third-party partners may place additional cookies as described in our Privacy Policy.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- • View cookies stored on your device
- • Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- • Block cookies from specific websites
- • Enable "Do Not Track" signals
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Healthcoachnutrition.info, a cookie consent banner appears. You can select which cookie categories to accept or reject. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings accessible in your account or footer menu.
Third-Party Opt-Out Options
To opt out of analytics and marketing cookies from our partners:
- • Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- • Facebook: Adjust your advertising preferences in your Facebook settings
Privacy & Data Protection
We respect your privacy. Cookies are processed in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR. Any personal data collected through cookies is:
- ✓ Processed transparently with your informed consent
- ✓ Protected with industry-standard security measures
- ✓ Retained only as long as necessary
- ✓ Never sold to third parties for marketing purposes
For detailed information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
International Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with international privacy standards:
- • GDPR (EU): We obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies
- • CCPA (California): We provide cookie opt-out mechanisms and honor "Do Not Track" signals
- • Greece/EU: Compliant with Greek data protection authority (AEDPA) requirements
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Significant changes will be communicated through an announcement on our website. Your continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Last Updated: January 2025
Questions About This Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact our editorial team.
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