Curated Wellness

Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

About This Policy

Dietcoachonline.info ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By accessing and using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our cookie practices, please adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our site.

Medical Disclaimer

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 placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are stored in your browser and sent back to the website on subsequent visits. Cookies help websites remember information about you and your preferences.

Note: Cookies cannot harm your device, contain viruses, or access personal files without your permission. They are a standard web technology used across the internet.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser)
User Control: Cannot be disabled; required for site functionality

2. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site, including which pages are visited most, how long users stay, and how the site is navigated. This helps us improve content and user experience.

Duration: 13 months
User Control: Can be disabled through your browser settings

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language selection, display preferences, and reading history. They enhance your personalized experience on our platform.

Duration: Up to 2 years
User Control: Can be disabled through your browser settings

4. Analytics Cookies

We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our content. These cookies help us track article performance, reader engagement, and content effectiveness.

Duration: 2 years
User Control: Can be disabled; see managing cookies section below

5. Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your activity across our site and other websites to create a profile of your interests. This information is used to deliver relevant content recommendations.

Duration: Up to 24 months
User Control: Can be disabled through your browser settings

How We Use Cookies

Content Delivery: Ensuring pages load correctly and features work as intended
User Experience: Remembering your language preferences, theme selection, and content interests
Analytics: Understanding which articles are most read and how readers interact with our content
Content Recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles based on your reading history
Security: Protecting against fraud and ensuring the safety of our platform
Site Improvement: Identifying technical issues and optimizing our website's performance

Cookies Used on Our Site

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management and user authentication	Session
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics user identification	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics session identification	24 hours
user_preferences	Functionality	Stores language and display preferences	1 year
reading_history	Functionality	Tracks recently viewed articles	90 days
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics request throttling	1 minute
content_recommendations	Marketing	Personalizes article recommendations	6 months

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

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

View cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies individually or in bulk
Block cookies from specific websites
Block third-party cookies
Enable "Do Not Track" signals

For instructions, visit your browser's help center: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or Opera.

Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our site, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can use this tool to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences
View detailed information about each cookie type

Important Notes

Disabling Essential Cookies: Some features of our site may not work properly if you disable essential cookies. These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic site functionality.

Cookie Deletion: Deleting cookies may affect your browsing experience, such as losing saved preferences or reading history.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Analyzes site traffic and user behavior to help us improve content and user experience.

View Google's Privacy Policy

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact us:

Dietcoachonline

Calle del Carmen 18

Málaga, Spain

For content questions and feedback: [email protected]

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of our site after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.