At Nutritionguideplus, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and serve relevant content. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information that helps websites recognize returning visitors and remember your preferences. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot spread viruses.

Each cookie has an expiration date. Some cookies expire when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for extended periods (persistent cookies).

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, content loading, and security features.

Session authentication and user verification
Security and fraud prevention
Preference persistence (dark mode, language selection)
Website stability and performance

Status: Always enabled. These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. We use aggregated data to improve article quality, navigation, and user experience.

Page views and article engagement metrics
User behavior and navigation patterns
Device and browser information
Traffic sources and referral data

Provider: Google Analytics. Data is anonymized and aggregated.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to personalize your browsing experience across visits.

Language and regional preferences
Text size and display settings
Bookmarked articles and saved content
Search history and filter selections

Status: Optional. You can manage these through cookie settings.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your interests to show relevant articles and content recommendations. We use these cookies to personalize your editorial experience.

Content recommendations based on reading history
Topic preferences and interest categories
Cross-site tracking for content partners
Remarketing and retargeting campaigns

Status: Optional. You can manage these through cookie settings.

How We Use Cookies

Our primary uses include:

Content Delivery: Ensuring articles load properly and display according to your preferences
User Experience: Remembering your login status, theme preferences, and reading settings
Analytics: Measuring article performance, identifying popular topics, and understanding reader behavior
Editorial Improvement: Using anonymized data to guide content strategy and identify topics of interest
Content Recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles based on your reading history
Security: Protecting against unauthorized access and maintaining site integrity

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:

Accept or reject all cookies
Accept only certain types of cookies
Delete existing cookies
Block cookies from specific websites

Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions. Disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

Browser-Specific Help

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

Cookie Consent Preferences

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences by cookie type
Revisit cookie settings at any time via the footer link

Opt-Out Options

For third-party analytics, you can use:

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Your Online Choices: Visit www.youronlinechoices.com to manage advertising cookies across multiple sites

Complete Cookie List

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies we use on our site:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
`ngp_session`	Necessary	User session authentication	Session
`user_preferences`	Functional	Stores theme, language, and display preferences	1 year
`_ga`	Analytics	Google Analytics - user identification	2 years
`_ga_*`	Analytics	Google Analytics - session tracking	1 year
`_gid`	Analytics	Google Analytics - session identification	24 hours
`reading_history`	Functional	Tracks articles you've read for recommendations	6 months
`content_interests`	Marketing	Records topic preferences for content recommendations	6 months
`search_filters`	Functional	Remembers your search and filter preferences	3 months
`cookie_consent`	Necessary	Records your cookie consent preferences	1 year
`csrf_token`	Necessary	Security - prevents cross-site request forgery	Session
`utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign`	Analytics	Tracks referral source and campaign data	Session
`partner_tracking`	Marketing	Cross-site tracking for content partnership analytics	90 days

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our readers engage with our content. This service sets cookies to track pages visited, time spent reading, and referral sources.

Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We use CDN services to ensure fast content delivery. These providers may set cookies for performance optimization and analytics.

Social Media Platforms

If you interact with social media buttons or embedded content, those platforms may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies.

Data Privacy & Security

We take your privacy seriously. Cookie data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA. We:

Anonymize analytics data and do not store personally identifiable information in cookies
Use encrypted connections (HTTPS) to protect cookie transmission
Regularly review and update our cookie practices
Do not sell your data to third parties
Allow you to access, modify, or delete your cookie data upon request

For a complete understanding of how we handle personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our editorial practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when we made the most recent changes. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, our editorial team is here to help.

Nutritionguideplus Editorial Team

Kirchweg 71
Frankfurt, Germany

For content questions: [email protected]

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