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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

This cookie policy explains how Balanced Plate Plan uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use information.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and allow us to remember your preferences. Cookies are widely used in web technology and are essential for many websites to function effectively.

Each cookie typically contains information such as the site that created it, its expiration date, and a unique identifier. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot spread viruses or malware.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas.

Duration: Session-based (deleted when browser closes) or long-term (up to 12 months)

Performance & Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect anonymous data about page views, article engagement, and user behavior patterns.

Duration: Typically 2 years

Preference Cookies

Purpose: These cookies remember your choices, such as language preferences, text size, and layout preferences, to provide a personalized reading experience.

Duration: Up to 1 year

Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They allow us to provide services like saved articles, reading history, and comment functionality.

Duration: Up to 2 years

How We Use Cookies

Improving Website Performance: We analyze how visitors navigate our site to optimize content layout, loading speed, and user experience.
Understanding Content Engagement: Cookies help us track which articles are most read and how readers interact with our content to inform our editorial strategy.
Personalizing Your Experience: We use cookies to remember your preferences and deliver content tailored to your interests.
Security: Cookies help us detect and prevent fraudulent activity and maintain the security of our website.
Remembering Login Information: If you register for features, cookies help keep you securely logged in.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management and user authentication	Session
_ga	Analytics	Tracks unique visitors and sessions	2 years
_ga_[ID]	Analytics	Google Analytics event tracking	2 years
user_preferences	Preference	Stores language, theme, and display preferences	1 year
reading_history	Functional	Tracks recently read articles	6 months
saved_articles	Functional	Stores bookmarked or saved articles	2 years
cookie_consent	Essential	Records user cookie consent preferences	1 year
_gid	Analytics	Distinguishes users for analytics	24 hours

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

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

Accept or reject all cookies
Accept only certain types of cookies
Delete cookies from your device
Receive notifications when cookies are set

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

Consent Preferences

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

Accept all cookies: All types of cookies will be enabled
Accept essential only: Only necessary cookies for website function will be used
Customize: Choose which cookie types to accept

You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings in your account or by contacting us.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect DNT signals, our website may continue to use essential cookies for functionality and security. Analytics and preference cookies may be limited based on your DNT settings.

Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device:

Google Analytics: Helps us analyze website traffic and user behavior. Learn more
Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Optimize delivery of images and resources
Social Media Platforms: If you interact with social sharing features

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing cookie use. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data.

Data Security & Privacy

We take the protection of your data seriously:

Cookies do not store sensitive personal information like passwords or payment details
We use secure encryption protocols (HTTPS) to protect data in transit
Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated to protect individual privacy
We comply with GDPR and other relevant privacy regulations

For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through:

A notice on our website
The updated date at the top of this policy
A renewed cookie consent request if necessary

Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About This Policy?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, our editorial team welcomes your feedback about our website.

Contact Information:

Balanced Plate Plan
Kärntner Straße 8
Graz, Austria

For content questions and feedback, please [email protected].

You may also visit our FAQ page or read more articles about nutrition and wellness.

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