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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and improve your browsing experience. At Food Balance Wellness, we use cookies to analyze readership patterns, remember your preferences, and provide relevant editorial content.
This policy explains the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
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.
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 and access to secure areas. Without essential cookies, our website may not work as intended.
Category: Required | Duration: Session-based
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors interact with our editorial content. This data helps our editorial team understand which articles and topics are most engaging, allowing us to create better content.
Category: Optional | Duration: Up to 2 years
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection or text size settings. They help personalize your reading experience on our platform.
Category: Optional | Duration: Up to 1 year
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies monitor the loading speed and overall performance of our website. This information helps us optimize our platform to ensure you have a smooth reading experience.
Category: Optional | Duration: Up to 1 year
How We Use Cookies
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Improving Content Relevance
Understanding which articles and topics resonate with our readers to enhance editorial decisions.
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Personalizing Your Experience
Remembering your reading preferences and display settings for a customized platform experience.
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Website Optimization
Analyzing site performance data to ensure fast loading times and technical stability.
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Security and Fraud Prevention
Protecting your data and ensuring the security of your interactions with our platform.
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Statistical Analysis
Collecting anonymous data to understand readership trends and content performance metrics.
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
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| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user authentication | Session |
| fbw_preferences | Preference | Stores your language and display preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks site usage patterns | 2 years |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - rate limiting for requests | 1 minute |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session identifier | 24 hours |
| fbw_consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| fbw_analytics_opt | Preference | Tracks if you've opted in or out of analytics | 1 year |
| perf_monitor | Performance | Monitors page load performance metrics | 30 days |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- 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 → Clear browsing data
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link in the footer of our website.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we recognize Do Not Track signals, please note that we do not alter our data collection practices based on this feature. Essential and performance cookies will continue to function to maintain site stability.
Note: Deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website, as some functionality relies on cookies. You may need to adjust settings again when you return to the site.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services to enhance functionality and analyze performance. These services may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand reader behavior and article engagement. Data is anonymized.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Used to deliver images and media content quickly to readers worldwide.
May set performance-tracking cookies for optimization purposes.
Your Rights
Under regulations like the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, you have the right to:
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Know what cookies we use
We provide full transparency about our cookie practices.
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Consent before processing
We ask for your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies.
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Control your preferences
You can change your cookie settings at any time.
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Request data deletion
You can request that we delete your personal data collected via cookies.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this cookie policy or our data practices, our editorial team welcomes your inquiry. Please contact us with your feedback:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Strada Victoriei 59, București
We typically respond to content and policy inquiries within 5-7 business days.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, if necessary, by sending you notice of the change.
Your continued use of our website following the posting of revised terms means you accept and agree to the changes. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
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