Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Nutritionflow uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our editorial platform.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, improve your reading experience, and understand how our content is being used. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others help us enhance your experience and gather anonymous usage data.
We use cookies only for legitimate editorial and analytical purposes. We do not use cookies for marketing, profiling, or selling data to third parties.
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, secure access areas, and content delivery.
Examples: Session identifiers, CSRF tokens, authentication tokens
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Analytics & Performance Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our content. This helps our editorial team create better articles and improve the user experience. Data is anonymized and aggregated.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, article engagement metrics
Duration: Up to 2 years
Preference & Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to personalize your reading experience, such as language preference, dark mode settings, and content categories you follow.
Examples: Theme preference, layout settings, reading history
Duration: Up to 1 year
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party service providers for analytics and content delivery. These providers place cookies on your device to help us understand platform performance and deliver content reliably.
Examples: CDN cookies, analytics platform cookies
Duration: Varies by provider
Complete Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintain user session and navigation | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics - track unique visitors | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - session tracking | Analytics | 24 hours |
| theme_preference | Remember dark/light mode selection | Preference | 1 year |
| language | Store preferred language setting | Preference | 1 year |
| reading_preferences | Track followed categories and topics | Preference | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Security protection against CSRF attacks | Essential | Session |
| content_engagement | Monitor article scroll depth and time spent | Analytics | 90 days |
How We Use Cookie Data
Improving Editorial Content
Analytics data helps our editorial team understand which topics resonate with readers, informing our content strategy and article development.
Personalizing Your Experience
Preference cookies allow us to remember your language, theme choice, and content interests for a better reading experience on return visits.
Ensuring Security
Essential cookies protect your account and maintain secure sessions while you navigate our platform.
Platform Performance
Performance cookies help us identify technical issues and ensure our content delivery network functions optimally.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies from specific websites or all sites
- Block cookies from certain domains
- Enable "Do Not Track" mode
Refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions. Common browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
Cookie Consent Control
When you first visit Nutritionflow, you'll see a consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize which cookie categories you allow
- Withdraw your consent at any time
You can manage your preferences from the footer of any page or in your account settings.
Disabling Analytics
If you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you can:
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Disable analytics cookies in your browser privacy settings
- Use privacy-focused browser extensions or browser modes
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to navigate certain features properly.
Data Privacy & Security
We take your privacy seriously:
- ✓ Cookies are transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
- ✓ Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated—we don't track individual identities beyond necessity
- ✓ We do not sell cookie data to third parties or use it for marketing purposes
- ✓ Cookie retention is limited—data is deleted according to privacy laws and our retention schedule
- ✓ We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations
Third-Party Service Providers
We use the following third-party services that may place cookies:
Google Analytics
For understanding reader behavior and content performance
View Google's Privacy PolicyWe ensure all service providers comply with privacy laws and use data solely for the purposes specified.
Updates to This Policy
Nutritionflow may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through:
- A notice on our homepage
- An updated "Last Modified" date on this page
- Direct communication if required by law
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please reach out to our editorial team:
Nutritionflow Editorial Board
Via Mazzini 74, Milano
📧 For content and privacy questions: [email protected]
We'll respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.
Related Policies
- Privacy Policy — How we collect and protect your data
- Disclaimer — Editorial standards and content information
- Terms of Use — Site usage guidelines
- FAQ — Common questions about Nutritionflow
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