Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
About This Policy
Food Wellness Coach ("we," "us," "our") operates foodwellnesscoach.info. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform.
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit and improve your browsing experience.
Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, allowing websites to recognize you on future visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential (Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to restricted areas.
- Authentication and login functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Website stability and performance
- Load balancing across servers
Status: Always Active — These cannot be disabled as they are essential for site operation.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which articles are most read, page load times, and user interactions. This data helps our editorial team understand reader preferences and optimize content delivery.
- Traffic flow and visitor patterns
- Article engagement metrics
- Page performance monitoring
- Error tracking and debugging
Status: Requires your consent. You can manage preferences in your cookie settings.
3. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable personalized features and remember your preferences to enhance your reading experience.
- Language and region preferences
- Saved article bookmarks
- Font size and display settings
- Newsletter subscription preferences
Status: Requires your consent for non-essential personalization.
4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your interests and browsing habits to deliver targeted content and advertisements relevant to your interests across websites.
- Interest profiling and segmentation
- Cross-site tracking for ad targeting
- Conversion tracking for ad performance
- Social media integration and sharing
Status: Requires explicit consent. You can disable these anytime.
How We Use Cookies
Improving User Experience
We use cookies to remember your preferences and settings, making your visits to our site more convenient and personalized.
Analyzing Content Performance
Performance data helps our editorial team understand which articles and topics resonate most with our readers, informing future content strategy.
Maintaining Security
Essential cookies protect your account and prevent unauthorized access to our website.
Delivering Relevant Content
Marketing cookies help us show you articles and topics aligned with your interests across our platform and partner sites.
Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | User session management and authentication |
| fwc_user_prefs | Functional | 1 year | Saves language, theme, and display preferences |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors and sessions |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session identification |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request throttling |
| fwc_bookmarks | Functional | 1 year | Stores your saved articles and bookmarks |
| fwc_newsletter | Functional | 6 months | Newsletter subscription preference tracking |
| fwc_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie consent preferences |
| ads_pref | Marketing | 2 years | Personalized content and advertisement preferences |
Note: Third-party services may also set cookies. Please review their privacy policies for details.
Managing Your Cookies
Control Your Preferences
You have full control over cookie preferences. When you first visit our site, a consent banner appears allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences anytime through our cookie settings.
Steps to Manage Cookies:
- Look for the cookie preference button (usually at the bottom or top of the page)
- Click "Cookie Settings" or "Manage Preferences"
- Review each cookie category and toggle on/off as desired
- Click "Save Preferences" to apply your choices
Browser Controls
You can also manage cookies directly 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 → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features. We recommend enabling at least essential and functional cookies for optimal experience.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. These services may include:
Analytics Providers
Services like Google Analytics help us understand how readers engage with our content and identify areas for improvement.
Social Media Platforms
Social sharing buttons may set cookies to enable article sharing and integration with social networks.
Content Delivery Networks
CDNs optimize content delivery and performance across our editorial platform.
Advertising Networks
Ad partners may use cookies to serve relevant content and measure campaign performance.
We are not responsible for third-party cookie practices. Please review their privacy policies for details about their data handling and opt-out options.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding cookie usage and personal data:
GDPR (European Union)
If you're in the EU, you have the right to access, correct, delete, and port your data. You can withdraw consent anytime without affecting your legal rights.
CCPA (California)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, to delete personal information, and to opt-out of cookie tracking.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include Do Not Track (DNT) features. While we respect DNT signals, they are not universally supported.
Data Retention
We retain cookie data according to the following schedule:
- Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
- Functional cookies: Typically retained for 6 months to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Generally kept for 2 years to maintain trend analysis
- Marketing cookies: Retained for up to 2 years or until you withdraw consent
- Consent records: Stored for 1 year to document your preferences
You can request deletion of your cookie data anytime by contacting us with details of your request.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated through:
- A notice on our homepage
- Updates to the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Direct notification for major changes affecting user rights
Your continued use of our site after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for changes.
Contact Our Editorial Team
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our data practices, or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out to us:
We are committed to working with you to resolve any concerns about your privacy and to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.
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