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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

At Nutribalance (nutribalance.info), we are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information from your visits to our editorial platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide website owners with information about how their site is being used.

Cookies remain on your device for varying lengths of time depending on their type. Some are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain for an extended period (persistent cookies).

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

User authentication and account access
Remembering your language and regional preferences
Maintaining your session while browsing
Security features and fraud prevention

Expiration: Session-based (deleted when browser closes)

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform. We use them to:

Track page views and user behavior patterns
Identify which articles are most frequently read
Measure website performance and loading times
Detect errors and technical issues

Expiration: Typically 2 years

3. Preference & Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to enhance your browsing experience:

Saving your preferred text size and display settings
Remembering whether you've dismissed notification banners
Storing your reading history and bookmarked articles
Recalling your cookie consent preferences

Expiration: 1-2 years

4. Social Media Cookies

When you interact with social media features embedded on our platform (such as share buttons), social networks may set their own cookies:

Enable social sharing functionality
Track shares and engagement with our content
Allow you to log in via social accounts

Expiration: Varies by social network (often 2 years)

How We Use Cookies

Editorial Analytics

We analyze which articles, topics, and content formats resonate most with our readers to improve our editorial offerings.

User Experience Enhancement

Cookies help us personalize your reading experience based on your preferences and browsing habits.

Security & Fraud Prevention

Essential cookies protect your account and our platform from unauthorized access and malicious activity.

Content Recommendations

We use cookies to suggest articles and topics that align with your interests and reading history.

Complete Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Essential	Session management	Session
csrf_token	Essential	Security - CSRF protection	Session
language_pref	Preference	Language preference storage	1 year
theme_mode	Preference	Dark/light mode preference	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - user ID	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - session	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - throttle	1 minute
cookie_consent	Preference	Cookie consent preference	1 year
reading_history	Preference	Articles read history	1 year
fb_pixel	Social Media	Facebook tracking (if shared)	Variable

This list represents the primary cookies used on our platform. Third-party services may use additional cookies not listed here.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Cookie Settings

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

View cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies from your browser
Block all cookies or specific types
Receive notifications when cookies are being set

Refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions. Common browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera.

Nutribalance Cookie Preferences

When you first visit Nutribalance, you'll be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies to enable full functionality
Accept only essential cookies for basic browsing
Customize your preferences by cookie type
Reject non-essential cookies entirely

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.

⚠️ Important Note

Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly, including access to articles, user preferences, and security features. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled while managing other cookie types according to your preferences.

Third-Party Cookies

Our platform includes content and features from third-party providers, which may set their own cookies independently. These may include:

Analytics Providers

We use Google Analytics to understand how readers engage with our content. Google may collect data across multiple sites and services.

Google Analytics Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Social Media Platforms

If you use social sharing features or log in via social accounts, platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others may set cookies.

Each social platform has its own privacy and cookie policy. We recommend reviewing their policies directly to understand how they use your data.

Your Rights & Data Privacy

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data and cookie usage:

🇪🇺 European Users (GDPR)

If you're in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to access, correct, and delete your data. You can withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time.

📋 Cookie Consent Rights

You have the right to give, withhold, or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies. Your choice will not affect your ability to access our core editorial content.

📧 Data Access Requests

You can request information about what cookies and data we've collected about you. For such requests, please contact us at [email protected]

Questions About This Policy?

If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to provide feedback on this policy, please contact our editorial team.

Nutribalance Editorial Team

Graben 4

Klagenfurt

For content questions: [email protected]

Learn More in Our FAQ

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we'll notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of Nutribalance after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.