Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Dietbalancecare, Bahnhofstrasse 195, Lausanne
About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Dietbalancecare uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our editorial platform at dietbalancecare.info. We are committed to transparency regarding the data we collect and how it helps us deliver a better reading experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our content. We use cookies to improve navigation, analyze readership patterns, and provide relevant editorial recommendations.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files created and stored on your browser or device. They serve as digital markers that help websites remember information about your visit, such as:
- Your language preference
- Which articles you've read
- How long you spent on specific content
- Your browsing path through our platform
- Device and browser information
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our platform. They enable core features and security measures that must work for you to navigate and access our content.
Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection, login authentication
Duration: Session-based (cleared when you close your browser)
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our editorial content. We collect anonymous, aggregated data about page views, scroll depth, time spent reading, and user engagement patterns.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, content engagement metrics
Duration: 6-24 months
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your reading experience by remembering your preferences and settings when you return to our platform.
Examples: Dark mode preference, saved reading position, language selection, article bookmarks
Duration: 12 months
4. Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant content recommendations and contextual advertising. They help us understand content preferences to suggest articles that may interest you.
Examples: Content interest tracking, third-party ad networks, content recommendation engines
Duration: 30 days to 24 months
How We Use Cookies
Our Primary Uses:
- • Improving Editorial Content: Understanding which topics and article formats resonate with our readers
- • Personalizing Your Experience: Remembering your content preferences and reading history
- • Analytics & Readership Insights: Analyzing traffic patterns to optimize our platform performance
- • Content Recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles based on your reading patterns
- • Platform Security: Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - unique visitor identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| sessionid | Necessary | Session management and authentication | Session |
| csrf_token | Necessary | Security protection against cross-site attacks | Session |
| language | Functional | Remember preferred language setting | 12 months |
| theme_mode | Functional | Remember dark/light mode preference | 12 months |
| reading_history | Functional | Track articles you've viewed for recommendations | 6 months |
| content_prefs | Functional | Content category preferences for personalization | 12 months |
| _fbp | Targeting | Facebook Pixel - content engagement tracking | 3 months |
| content_tracking | Analytics | Track article views, scroll depth, and reading time | 12 months |
Note: Third-party service providers (Google, Facebook) may set additional cookies on our platform. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Cookie Controls
Most modern web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
- Clear existing cookies from your device
- Receive notifications when websites try to set cookies
- Allow cookies only from websites you trust
Visit your browser's help menu for specific instructions: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera.
Our Cookie Preference Center
When you first visit Dietbalancecare, a cookie consent banner appears. This banner allows you to:
- Accept all cookies for the full Dietbalancecare experience
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize which cookie categories you allow
- Review our complete cookie policy before accepting
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing our preference center in the website footer.
Important Notes
If you disable cookies: You may experience limitations on our platform, including:
- Inability to stay logged in across sessions
- Loss of personalized content recommendations
- Reduced functionality in interactive features
- Your reading preferences won't be saved
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled, as they're essential for platform security and basic functionality.
Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals. Dietbalancecare respects user privacy preferences, but we cannot guarantee that all third-party services will honor DNT requests.
We recommend using your browser's built-in privacy settings or our cookie preference center for more direct control over your data collection experience.
Third-Party Service Providers
Our platform uses the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
For website traffic analysis and reader behavior insights
View Google Privacy Policy →Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
For fast and reliable content delivery to our readers
May set performance and security cookies
These services operate under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies directly for complete information about their cookie usage and data practices.
Your Privacy & Data Protection
Dietbalancecare takes your privacy seriously. All cookie data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European readers.
How We Protect Your Data:
- ✓ Cookies are encrypted during transmission
- ✓ We minimize collection of personal identification data
- ✓ Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated
- ✓ We don't share cookie data with third parties for marketing without consent
For comprehensive information about how we handle all personal data, please review our complete Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on Dietbalancecare, our editorial team is here to help. Please contact us with any concerns or feedback about your data privacy experience.
Dietbalancecare Editorial Team
Bahnhofstrasse 195
Lausanne, Switzerland
For content questions and feedback: [email protected]