Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how Balanced Plate Course uses them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit websites. They contain information about your browsing activities and preferences, and are used to enhance your experience across multiple visits. Each cookie has an expiration date after which it is automatically deleted.
Cookies serve various purposes: some remember your login information, others track your reading preferences, and some help us understand how readers interact with our content. Most web browsers accept cookies by default, but you have the ability to control or disable them if you choose.
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.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and user preferences for language and content region.
Duration: Session or up to 1 year | Cannot be disabled
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers use our platform by collecting data about page visits, article engagement, and user flow. This information allows our editorial team to improve content quality and user experience. Data is anonymized and never used to identify individuals.
Duration: 2 years | Can be disabled
3. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your personal preferences and settings, such as language selection, reading preferences, content categories of interest, and display settings (light or dark mode). They enhance your experience by personalizing how content is presented during your visits.
Duration: 1 year | Can be disabled
4. Security Cookies
These cookies detect fraudulent activity and protect your account security. They help prevent unauthorized access and ensure that your interactions on our platform remain secure. These are essential for protecting your privacy and data.
Duration: Session | Cannot be disabled
How We Use Cookies
Content Personalization
Cookies enable us to track which articles and topics you've read, allowing us to recommend relevant content based on your interests. This helps you discover articles that align with your reading preferences.
Editorial Insights
We analyze aggregated, anonymized cookie data to understand which topics generate the most engagement. This informs our editorial strategy and helps us create more valuable content for our readers.
User Experience
Cookies remember your preferences—such as language, font size, and layout choices— so you don't have to reset them on every visit. This creates a consistent, personalized reading experience.
Security & Performance
Cookies help us maintain site security, detect suspicious activity, and monitor platform performance. This ensures the site runs smoothly and remains safe for all readers.
Cookies Used on This Site
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | User session management |
| user_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Language and display settings |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics tracking |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session ID |
| read_articles | Preference | 1 year | Track read articles for recommendations |
| csrf_token | Security | Session | CSRF protection |
| analytics_consent | Essential | 1 year | Track cookie consent preferences |
How to Manage Cookies
Cookie Consent Settings
When you first visit our site, you'll be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time using the preferences section in the footer of our website.
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to function. However, you can disable analytics and preference cookies if you prefer a more private browsing experience.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies or specific types
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive warnings when cookies are being set
For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, search your browser's help section for "cookies" or visit the browser manufacturer's support page.
Do Not Track (DNT)
If your browser sends a Do Not Track signal, we respect this preference and limit our use of analytics cookies accordingly. However, some essential cookies may still be used to maintain site functionality. Your choice to enable DNT will be honored across all your visits to our platform.
Third-Party Services
We use select third-party services to enhance your experience on Balanced Plate Course. These services may set their own cookies on your device. Below is information about the main third-party services we use:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how readers engage with our content. This service uses cookies to track page visits, session duration, and user flow patterns. All data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individuals.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
We use a CDN to deliver images and content quickly to readers around the world. The CDN may set cookies to optimize performance and ensure reliable content delivery without affecting your privacy.
Performance optimization cookies are set for session duration only.
Data Privacy & Protection
Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal data and using cookies responsibly. Here's what you should know:
- ✓ Data Minimization: We collect only the data necessary to enhance your experience and improve our content.
- ✓ No Sharing: We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
- ✓ Anonymization: Data used for analytics is aggregated and anonymized, never linked to specific individuals.
- ✓ Encryption: All sensitive data transmitted is encrypted using secure protocols.
For complete details about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy .
Updates to This Policy
We review our cookie policy regularly to ensure it remains accurate and compliant with current regulations. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies, or if you'd like to provide feedback about your experience on our platform, we'd like to hear from you.
Contact Us:
Email: [email protected]
Our Address:
Calle Alcalá 59
Málaga, Spain
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