Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
At Nutrition Foundation, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
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 when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, improve site functionality, and understand how visitors interact with our content.
Cookies are harmless and do not contain executable code. They cannot access personal information from your device unless you explicitly provide it.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas of our site. Without these cookies, the website may not work as intended.
Examples: Session cookies, security tokens, CSRF protection
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us identify which articles are most popular and measure site performance.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to personalize your experience on our platform. They store information about your reading history, language preference, and display settings.
Examples: Language preference, theme selection, font size
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering your saved articles, comments, and user preferences across multiple visits to our site.
Examples: User preferences, saved articles, newsletter preferences
How We Use Cookies
- Site Functionality: To ensure our website operates smoothly and securely
- Analytics: To analyze how readers engage with our editorial content
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and reading history
- Content Improvement: To understand which articles are most valuable to our readers
- Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session information |
| nf_user_prefs | Preference | 1 year | Stores your display and language preferences |
| _ga | Performance | 2 years | Google Analytics - user identification |
| _gid | Performance | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session identification |
| nf_saved_articles | Functional | 1 year | Stores your saved articles and reading list |
| nf_last_visit | Functional | 6 months | Records your last visit timestamp |
| consent_accepted | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie consent preferences |
| nf_newsletter_pref | Preference | 2 years | Stores your newsletter subscription preferences |
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Controls
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from certain websites
- Enable private browsing mode to prevent cookies from being stored
For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit the browser's help documentation.
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can adjust your preferences at any time through our cookie management interface. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for site functionality.
Opt-Out Options
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking:
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Disable cookies in your browser settings
- Use our cookie preference center to deselect analytics cookies
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses Google Analytics, a service provided by Google Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how visitors use our site. Google may use this data to contextualize and personalize ads in their advertising network.
Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
We do not knowingly place third-party tracking cookies on your device beyond what is necessary for site analytics. Any other third-party content (such as embedded media) may place its own cookies according to its privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. 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 after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or wish to provide feedback about our editorial content and website experience, please contact our editorial team:
Nutrition Foundation
Address: ul. Ogrodowa 69, Łódź, Poland
Email: For content feedback: [email protected]
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