Cookie Policy
Understanding how Balance Nutrition Path uses cookies and tracking technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how visitors use our content, improve your browsing experience, and remember your preferences. Balance Nutrition Path uses cookies transparently and respects your privacy.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. Last updated: January 2025.
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.
Why We Use Cookies
Essential Functionality
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic operations like page navigation and security features.
Analytics & Performance
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our articles, which content resonates most, and how to improve our editorial offerings.
User Preferences
Preference cookies remember your choices, such as language settings or content preferences, for a more personalized reading experience.
Content Delivery
These cookies help us deliver and track engagement with embedded content, videos, and interactive editorial materials.
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These maintain your session while reading our articles.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-2 years). These remember your preferences and reading history across visits.
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by balancenutritionpath.info to enable core functionality and track user engagement with our editorial content.
Third-Party Cookies
Placed by analytics platforms (Google Analytics, etc.) to help us understand traffic patterns and content performance.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains user session | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics user identification | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics throttling | 1 minute |
| balancepath_preferences | Preferences | Stores your article categories and content preferences | 1 year |
| balancepath_language | Preferences | Remembers your language selection | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent choices | 1 year |
| reading_history | Functionality | Tracks articles you've viewed for recommendations | 90 days |
Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Balance Nutrition Path, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies or customize your preferences.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Allow cookies only from specific websites
- Delete cookies from your device
- Receive alerts when a website sets a cookie
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your reading experience.
How to Manage Cookies by Browser
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data
Third-Party Services
Balance Nutrition Path uses the following third-party services that set cookies:
Google Analytics
Analyzes website traffic and user behavior to help us improve our content offerings.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Stores and delivers our images, videos, and editorial assets efficiently.
Social Media Embed Services
When we embed social content or share buttons, those platforms may set their own cookies.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals. Balance Nutrition Path respects user privacy choices and provides tools to manage cookies regardless of DNT settings.
Your Privacy Rights
Balance Nutrition Path is committed to protecting your privacy and complies with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR and CCPA where applicable.
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data is collected through cookies
- Access and review your data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Opt out of analytics and non-essential cookies
Changes to This Policy
Balance Nutrition Path may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly. Your continued use of our site after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, our editorial team is here to help.
We're committed to transparency in how we use cookies and respect for your privacy choices.
This Cookie Policy was last updated in January 2025 and is effective immediately.
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