Cookie Policy
Diet Balance Coach Editorial Platform
Esplanadi 147, Tampere
Last Updated: January 2025
This policy explains how Diet Balance Coach uses cookies on our editorial platform (dietbalancecoach.info).
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our content, and improve your reading experience. Cookies do not identify you personally—they are anonymous tracking tools.
By using Diet Balance Coach, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to protected areas.
Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection, security verification
Status: Always enabled (cannot be disabled)
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our content. This helps us improve article layout, navigation, and overall editorial quality.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, bounce rate measurement
Status: Requires consent
3. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to enhance your reading experience, such as language preference, text size, or dark mode settings.
Examples: Language selection, layout preferences, reading history
Status: Requires consent
4. Marketing & Tracking Cookies
We may use cookies to serve relevant content recommendations and understand which articles interest our readers most.
Examples: Content recommendation engines, article interest tracking
Status: Requires consent
5. Third-Party Cookies
External services (like Google Analytics, content delivery networks, and analytics platforms) may place cookies on your device. These are subject to their respective privacy policies.
Examples: Google Analytics, social media integration, CDN tracking
Status: Requires consent
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ Improve Content Experience: We analyze which articles are most read and how you navigate our site to optimize editorial presentation.
- ✓ Personalize Recommendations: Cookies help us suggest relevant articles based on your reading history.
- ✓ Maintain Security: Essential cookies protect your session and prevent unauthorized access.
- ✓ Understand Audience Behavior: Analytics help our editorial team understand what topics resonate with readers.
- ✓ Remember Preferences: Language, layout, and accessibility settings are stored for convenience.
Complete Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Session | Maintains user session |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | Security protection |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics tracking |
| _ga_* | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics properties |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session |
| user_language | Preference | 1 year | Language preference |
| dark_mode | Preference | 1 year | Dark mode preference |
| reading_history | Preference | 90 days | Article reading history |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Stores cookie consent preferences |
| recommendation_engine | Marketing | 6 months | Content recommendations |
Note: Cookie names and expiration times may vary based on service provider updates.
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may limit website functionality.
Common browsers:
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data
Consent Management
When you first visit Diet Balance Coach, you'll be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by returning to this page or adjusting your browser settings.
Do Not Track (DNT)
If your browser supports Do Not Track signals, Diet Balance Coach will respect this preference for analytics cookies. However, essential cookies will continue to function as required for site operation.
Third-Party Cookie Policies
We use services that place their own cookies on your device. These services have their own privacy policies governing cookie use:
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Google Analytics
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
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Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Our CDN providers may use cookies for performance optimization.
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Social Media Integration
If you interact with social media buttons, those platforms place their own cookies.
Data Security & Privacy
Cookies themselves do not contain personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it. All data collected through cookies is treated with care:
- ✓ Data is stored securely and is not shared with unauthorized third parties
- ✓ We retain cookie data only as long as necessary for operational purposes
- ✓ You can request deletion of your data at any time
- ✓ We comply with GDPR and other applicable privacy regulations
Changes to This Cookie Policy
Diet Balance Coach may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes become effective means you accept the updated policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies, or if you would like to request deletion of your data, please contact our editorial team.
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