Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Dietcorebalance ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the dietcorebalance.info website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform.
By visiting our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. For information about our overall privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy or Disclaimer.
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.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our content.
Cookies serve different purposes: some are essential for basic website functionality, while others help us analyze traffic patterns, improve content delivery, and provide personalized reading experiences based on your interests in health and wellness topics.
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, access to secure areas, and content delivery. Without essential cookies, certain parts of our website cannot operate correctly.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, including which articles you read, how long you spend on pages, and which sections interest you. This data helps us understand reader behavior and optimize our content delivery without identifying you personally.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as language preference, font size, dark mode settings, and content categories you follow. They help us provide a more personalized reading experience during future visits.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us gather aggregate statistics about website traffic and reader engagement. We use tools like Google Analytics to understand which articles are most popular, where our readers come from, and how our platform performs. This information guides our editorial decisions.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third-party services (such as embedded videos, maps, or analytics providers). These third parties may set their own cookies to provide their services and analyze usage patterns.
How We Use Cookies
- Improving Content: Analyzing which health and wellness topics attract the most reader interest
- Personalizing Experience: Recommending articles based on your reading history and interests
- Measuring Performance: Tracking page load times, server response times, and overall platform reliability
- Understanding Audience: Gathering demographic information about our readership to guide editorial decisions
- Preventing Fraud: Identifying and preventing unauthorized access to our systems
- Remembering Preferences: Maintaining your reading settings and saved articles across sessions
Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their function:
- Session Cookies: These expire when you close your browser and are used for essential website functions
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (typically 1 month to 2 years) to remember your preferences across visits
How to Manage Your Cookies
You have control over cookie settings in your browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on our website.
Browser Controls:
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions
Opt-Out Options:
To opt out of Google Analytics, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Do Not Track:
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we recognize this signal, we cannot guarantee that all third-party services honor this preference.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session on website |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks user ID |
| _ga_[ID] | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session identification |
| dcb_user_pref | Preference | 1 year | Stores reading preferences and display settings |
| dcb_saved_articles | Preference | 1 year | Saves article bookmarks and reading list |
| dcb_content_categories | Preference | 6 months | Remembers preferred content categories |
| dcb_theme | Preference | 1 year | Stores dark/light mode preference |
| dcb_language | Preference | 1 year | Remembers language selection |
This list is regularly updated to reflect changes in our cookie usage. Additional cookies may be added as we improve our platform and services.
Third-Party Cookies and Services
Our website uses third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
Provides website traffic and reader behavior analytics. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
YouTube Embeds
Embedded videos may set cookies for video playback tracking. Review YouTube's Privacy Policy.
Font Services
We may use Google Fonts or similar services that may set cookies for font loading optimization.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about our cookie usage, privacy practices, or wish to discuss how your data is handled, our editorial team is available to assist.
Contact Information:
Dietcorebalance
Calle Sol 192
Bilbao, Spain
For content questions and feedback about our articles, please [email protected].
Additional Resources
Learn more about our privacy practices and editorial standards:
- Read our Disclaimer
- Visit our FAQ
- Browse our latest articles