Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, improve your browsing experience, and maintain essential website functionality. This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
At Consult Nutrition Experts Info, we are committed to transparency about our data practices. We use cookies responsibly to serve you better while respecting your privacy.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, user authentication, and security. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.
Examples: Session tokens, language preferences, CSRF protection
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site. They collect anonymous data about page visits, article engagement, bounce rates, and user behavior patterns. This information allows our editorial team to improve content quality and website performance.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, content engagement metrics
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized browsing experience. They may store your preferred reading settings, bookmarked articles, or display preferences to enhance your next visit.
Examples: Display preferences, bookmarks, reading history
How We Use Cookies
- Improving Content Quality: We analyze which articles and topics resonate most with our readers to develop better editorial content.
- Website Functionality: Essential cookies ensure our site loads correctly and features work as intended.
- User Preferences: We remember your settings so you have a consistent experience across visits.
- Security: Cookies help us protect against unauthorized access and maintain site security.
- Performance Monitoring: We track page load times and technical issues to ensure optimal site performance.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive alerts when cookies are being set. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and other site data
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using browser extensions designed for privacy protection. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your browsing experience.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features of our website. However, you can still access our editorial content with most functionality intact.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user authentication | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics user tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session tracking | 24 hours |
| csrf_token | Security | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
| lang_preference | Functional | Language preference storage | 1 year |
| display_mode | Functional | Display preferences (dark/light mode) | 1 year |
| bookmarks | Functional | Saved articles and reading history | 6 months |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Records user cookie preference choices | 1 year |
This list is updated regularly as we review and optimize our use of cookies. Last reviewed: January 2025.
Third-Party Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how readers interact with our editorial content. Google may set its own cookies on your device to track your activity across websites. Google's use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policy, which you can review on their website.
We do not allow third-party advertisers or tracking networks to set cookies on our site, as we operate as an editorial platform without commercial advertising.
Data Handling: All third-party cookie data is anonymized and used solely for content performance analysis. No personal information is shared with third parties.
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Cookie data is:
- Encrypted during transmission using SSL/TLS technology
- Stored securely on protected servers
- Accessed only by authorized personnel for legitimate purposes
- Deleted in accordance with our data retention policies
For comprehensive information about how we handle all personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy complies with international privacy regulations including:
• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies
• ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) – Regulates electronic communications privacy
• German Telemediengesetz (TMG) – Governs online media services
• German Datenschutzgesetz (BDSG) – Implements EU data protection standards
Our office location is Am Markt 23, Berlin, Germany. We comply with all applicable German and EU data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our editorial practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and may notify you through our website.
We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any updated Cookie Policy.
Questions About Our Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our cookie practices, or how we use data, we welcome your feedback. Please contact our editorial team with any concerns.
Contact Information
Organization: Consult Nutrition Experts Info
Address: Am Markt 23, Berlin, Germany
For content inquiries: [email protected]
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