Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This page explains how Balanced Nutrition Hub uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.
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 stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us remember information about your visit and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are widely used and are essential to how most websites function.
We use cookies to understand how readers interact with our editorial content, measure site performance, and enhance the overall user experience. We do not use cookies for commercial transactions or promotional purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate effectively.
Examples: Session cookies, security tokens, authentication cookies
Analytical Cookies
We use analytical cookies to understand how our readers engage with our content. These cookies help us measure page performance, track user behavior patterns, and identify which articles and topics are most valued by our audience. This information allows our editorial team to improve content quality and relevance.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, time-on-page metrics
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings on our website, such as language preferences, font size, display layout, and other customization options. This helps us deliver a personalized reading experience tailored to your preferences.
Examples: Language selection, theme preferences, accessibility settings
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use third-party cookies from advertising partners and content distribution networks. These cookies help us understand audience demographics and optimize content delivery. You can control these through your browser settings.
Examples: Social media plugins, content delivery networks, ad measurement
How We Use Cookies
Content Optimization
We analyze which nutrition topics, health guides, and wellness articles receive the most reader engagement to improve editorial quality and relevance.
Website Performance
We monitor site speed, functionality, and user experience to ensure our platform operates smoothly and efficiently across all devices.
Security & Safety
We use security cookies to protect against fraud, maintain site integrity, and ensure a safe browsing environment for all readers.
User Preferences
We store your reading preferences and customization choices to provide a consistent and personalized experience on each visit.
Cookie List & Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and website functionality |
| _ga | Analytical | 2 years | Google Analytics - user identification |
| _gid | Analytical | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| _gat_gtag | Analytical | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request throttling |
| lang_preference | Preference | 1 year | Stores user language selection |
| theme_mode | Preference | 1 year | Remembers light/dark theme preference |
| bnh_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records cookie consent preferences |
| NID | Marketing | 6 months | Google - audience analytics and content optimization |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when they are being sent. Here's how to manage cookies in popular 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
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to access some features of our website or may limit the functionality and personalization of your reading experience.
Cookie Consent Preferences
When you first visit our website, we present a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences for specific cookie categories
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our cookie settings page or clearing your browser cookies.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. We respect this signal; however, third-party services on our website may not honor this preference.
Third-Party Services & External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites and may use third-party services. These external services operate under their own cookie policies and privacy practices. We are not responsible for their cookie usage or data collection practices.
Third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics: For measuring website traffic and user behavior analytics
- Content Delivery Networks (CDN): For optimizing content delivery and website performance
- Social Media Platforms: For content sharing and social integration features
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services before interacting with them.
Data Retention & Deletion
We retain cookie data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. The retention period varies depending on the cookie type:
Essential Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser or log out
Analytical Cookies: Typically retained for 2 years from the date of collection
Preference Cookies: Retained for 1 year or until you manually clear them
Marketing Cookies: Retained according to third-party service retention policies
You can delete cookies at any time by clearing your browser cache and cookies. Instructions for clearing cookies are available in your browser's settings.
Legal Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with international privacy regulations, including:
- ✓ GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies for EU users
- ✓ CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): Provides California residents with rights to access and delete their data
- ✓ ePrivacy Directive: Ensures privacy of electronic communications in EU/EEA regions
For EU users: We obtain your explicit consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices or how we handle your data, please contact our editorial team:
Our editorial team is available to address any content-related questions or feedback about your browsing experience on our platform.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our website after any modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
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