Cookie Policy
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Last updated: December 2024 | Calle Real 71, Bilbao
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. At Expert Diet Advice, we use cookies responsibly to deliver a better editorial experience.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
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 our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas.
Duration: Session to 1 year | Purpose: Site functionality, security
Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors use our editorial platform. They collect anonymous data about page views, article engagement, bounce rates, and user flow to help us improve our content and website structure.
Duration: Up to 2 years | Purpose: Analytics, content optimization
Preference & Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language settings, font size, dark mode preferences, and bookmarked articles. They allow us to personalize your reading experience.
Duration: Up to 1 year | Purpose: User preferences, personalization
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services and partners for analytics and content delivery purposes. These help us understand article performance and user engagement patterns across our platform.
Duration: Up to 2 years | Purpose: Content delivery, analytics
How We Use Cookies
- Content Management: To deliver and remember your reading preferences across articles and topics
- User Authentication: To keep you logged in and protect your account security
- Analytics & Insights: To analyze article performance, popular topics, and reader engagement patterns
- Website Performance: To monitor site speed, identify technical issues, and optimize our platform
- Personalization: To remember your language preference, layout choices, and reading history
- Content Recommendations: To suggest relevant articles based on your editorial interests
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | User session management | Session |
| eda_preferences | Preference | User preferences (theme, language, layout) | 1 year |
| eda_auth | Essential | Authentication & security | 30 days |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - user identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_UA | Analytics | Google Analytics - request throttling | 1 minute |
| eda_bookmarks | Preference | Saved articles and bookmarks | 1 year |
| eda_reading_history | Preference | Reading history and engagement | 90 days |
| cf_clearance | Essential | Cloudflare security & DDoS protection | 30 days |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings under "Preferences," "Settings," or "Privacy." Common options include:
- Accept all cookies: Allow all cookies from websites you visit
- Block all cookies: Disable cookies entirely (may affect functionality)
- Block third-party cookies: Accept cookies from our site but block external services
- Delete cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner appears. You can choose to accept all cookies, customize your preferences, or decline non-essential cookies. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. When enabled, this sends a signal to websites requesting they limit data collection. We respect Do Not Track signals and will limit analytics cookies when this preference is active.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our site, such as user authentication or saving preferences. Non-essential cookies can be disabled without affecting basic functionality.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies:
These services may collect data independently. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand their practices.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or concerns about your privacy, our editorial team is here to help. Send us feedback about your experience or privacy questions:
[email protected]
Our Address: Calle Real 71, Bilbao, Spain
We review all privacy and cookie-related feedback from our readers and will respond within 5-7 business days.
Additional Resources
Learn more about online privacy and cookie management:
- All About Cookies - Consumer Guide to Cookies →
- Your Online Choices - EDAA Online Behavioral Advertising →
- European Commission - Cookies Guidance →
Related policies:
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
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