Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Overview
Dietary Guide Consultations ("we," "us," or "our") operates dietaryguideconsulatations.info. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your reading experience and understand how our audience engages with our editorial content.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You have the right to manage your cookie preferences at any time.
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 stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information that helps websites recognize your device on subsequent visits and remember your preferences.
Cookies serve various purposes including improving user experience, remembering your reading preferences, and helping us understand which of our articles resonate most with our audience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security features, network management, and accessibility.
- Session management and user authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and site performance
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. They collect anonymous data about page visits, article engagement, and navigation patterns.
- Page load speed and performance metrics
- User navigation and reading behavior
- Article popularity and engagement statistics
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable personalized features and remember your preferences to enhance your experience across visits.
- Remembering your font size and display preferences
- Language and content section preferences
- Previously read articles and saved bookmarks
Analytical Cookies
These cookies allow us to analyze website traffic and understand content performance, helping our editorial team create more relevant articles.
- Reader demographics and interests
- Article performance and content trends
- Website traffic sources and patterns
How We Use Cookies
Improving User Experience
We use cookies to remember your preferences, making it easier to navigate our content and maintain a personalized reading environment across visits.
Understanding Content Performance
Analytics cookies help us understand which dietary and health articles resonate most with our audience, informing our editorial direction.
Security and Prevention
Essential cookies protect your session, prevent fraud, and maintain the security and integrity of our platform.
Website Optimization
Performance cookies allow us to monitor site speed, functionality, and technical performance to ensure you have the best possible reading experience.
Complete Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Maintains user session and authentication | Session |
| CSRF_token | Essential | Security protection against cross-site requests | Session |
| user_preferences | Functional | Stores font size, theme, and display preferences | 1 year |
| language_preference | Functional | Remembers user language selection | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics: Unique visitor identification | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytical | Google Analytics: Session and engagement tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics: Session identification | 24 hours |
| article_reads | Performance | Tracks articles read for personalization | 90 days |
| reading_time | Performance | Measures time spent on articles | Session |
| page_performance | Performance | Monitors page load and performance metrics | Session |
| site_version | Essential | Identifies website version for compatibility | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Records user cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's preferences or settings menu:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Important Note on Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly. We recommend allowing essential cookies while managing non-essential cookies according to your preferences.
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can revisit these preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a Do Not Track (DNT) feature. While we respect DNT preferences, please note that many websites, including ours, may continue to collect analytics data even when DNT is enabled, as there is no universal standard for DNT implementation.
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may place their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how readers interact with our content. Google may set cookies to track your activity across websites.
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Questions About This Policy
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this Cookie Policy, please contact our editorial team:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Orchard Road 181, Singapore
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Significant changes will be announced on our website with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
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