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, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. This policy explains how Wellnessnutriplan uses cookies and how you can manage them.

We are committed to transparency about our data practices. This page details every type of cookie we use, why we use it, and how long it remains on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.

• Session cookies: Track your session while browsing
• Authentication: Verify your identity and secure access
• Security tokens: Protect against unauthorized access

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect anonymous information about page views, articles read, time spent on pages, and user interaction patterns. This data helps our editorial team create better content.

• Track which articles receive the most engagement
• Measure reader demographics and interests
• Identify technical issues affecting user experience
• Optimize site performance and loading times

3. Preference & Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to personalize your browsing experience. They enable features like language selection, font size preferences, and content filtering options.

• Remember your language preference
• Save article reading history
• Store display preferences (light/dark mode)
• Maintain search filter settings

4. Third-Party Marketing Cookies

We may use cookies from advertising partners to deliver relevant, non-intrusive content recommendations. These cookies are used only if you consent to marketing communications. You can disable them at any time.

• Show relevant articles based on your reading history
• Deliver non-targeted educational content ads
• Measure campaign performance

How We Use Cookies

Editorial Improvement: Cookie data helps our editorial team understand which health and wellness topics resonate most with readers, guiding our content strategy.

User Experience: We use cookies to ensure the website loads quickly, functions smoothly, and displays content optimally on your device.

Content Personalization: Cookies enable us to recommend relevant articles based on topics you've previously read or searched for.

Performance Monitoring: Analytics cookies help us identify broken links, slow-loading pages, and other technical issues affecting your experience.

Security: Certain cookies protect your account from unauthorized access and help prevent spam or fraudulent activity.

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:

• Accept or reject all cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Delete cookies already stored on your device
• Receive a notification whenever a cookie is set

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Visit your browser's help page for specific instructions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.).

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit Wellnessnutriplan, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize which cookie types to accept
• Change your preferences anytime by clicking the cookie banner icon

Do Not Track (DNT)

If your browser has Do Not Track enabled, we respect this preference and limit non-essential tracking cookies. However, we cannot fully prevent all cookies as some are required for the website to function.

Need Help? For content questions or concerns about our cookie practices, please visit our FAQ page or review our disclaimer.

Complete Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management and user tracking	Session
wellnessnutriplan_consent	Essential	Stores your cookie consent preferences	12 months
csrf_token	Essential	Security protection against CSRF attacks	Session
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - Unique user identification	2 years
_ga_[container-id]	Analytics	Google Analytics 4 - Session tracking	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - Session ID	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - Request throttling	1 minute
wellnessnutriplan_language	Preference	Stores your language preference	12 months
wellnessnutriplan_theme	Preference	Remembers dark/light mode preference	12 months
wellnessnutriplan_history	Preference	Stores recently viewed articles	30 days
NID	Marketing	Google - Content recommendations	6 months
fr	Marketing	Facebook - Content recommendations	3 months

Note: This list may be updated periodically as we improve our services. Last cookie audit conducted January 2025. Some cookies may only be set if you consent to their use.

Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our cookie practices comply with international privacy regulations including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and similar privacy laws. Here's our legal basis:

Consent: We use marketing and non-essential analytics cookies only with your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent anytime.

Legitimate Interest: Essential and preference cookies are used based on legitimate interests to operate the website and improve user experience.

Legal Obligation: We retain certain information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies. These services are bound by data protection agreements:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand how readers navigate our content. Google's Privacy Policy

Google AdSense/AdManager

Delivers relevant content recommendations. Google Ads Privacy

Facebook Pixel

Provides content recommendations and analytics. Facebook Cookie Policy

Data Retention

We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to serve their purpose:

• Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
• Preference cookies: Typically retained for 1-12 months
• Analytics data: Stored for up to 2 years in aggregated form
• Marketing cookies: Retained per each service's policy (typically 3-6 months)

You can delete all cookies manually through your browser settings at any time. See "How to Manage Cookies" section above for instructions.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, new technologies, or regulatory requirements. We will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Request new consent if changes materially affect how we use cookies
• Announce significant changes via email to registered users

Your continued use of Wellnessnutriplan following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About This Policy?

If you have questions about our cookie practices or how we handle your data, we encourage you to:

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