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Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies on Holistic Nutrition

At Holistic Nutrition, we respect your privacy and are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Last updated: January 2024 | Location: Gran Vía 45, Bilbao

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information that helps websites recognize your browser and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing history.

Cookies are widely used to make websites more functional and user-friendly. They do not contain personal information on their own, but may be linked to personal data we hold about you.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation, security, and access to different sections of our site. Without these cookies, some features may not work as intended.

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored for specific periods)

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are visited most frequently, any error messages received, and overall site performance. This helps us understand user behavior and improve our content and navigation.

Duration: Typically persistent (up to 24 months)

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience. They may store language selection, theme preferences, or previous article views to enhance your browsing experience.

Duration: Persistent (up to 12 months)

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how our editorial content performs and how readers engage with our articles. This data is aggregated and anonymized, helping our editorial team create more relevant and valuable content.

Duration: Persistent (up to 24 months)

How We Use Cookies

✓ Improving user experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and optimize how you navigate our site
✓ Analyzing content performance: We measure which articles and topics resonate most with our readers
✓ Ensuring security: Cookies help protect against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
✓ Personalizing content: We use cookies to deliver editorial content tailored to your interests
✓ Technical functionality: Cookies enable features like remembering scroll position and form data

Cookie List

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on holisticnutrition.info:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration	Provider
`hn_session_id`	Essential	Maintains user session and site security	Session	Holistic Nutrition
`hn_preferences`	Functional	Stores user preferences (language, theme)	12 months	Holistic Nutrition
`hn_analytics`	Analytics	Tracks anonymous usage patterns and page views	24 months	Holistic Nutrition
`hn_content_engagement`	Performance	Measures article engagement and reading patterns	24 months	Holistic Nutrition
`hn_last_visit`	Functional	Records timestamp of last website visit	12 months	Holistic Nutrition
`hn_scroll_position`	Essential	Remembers article scroll position	Session	Holistic Nutrition
`_ga`	Analytics	Google Analytics - site performance tracking	24 months	Google Inc.
`_gid`	Analytics	Google Analytics - user session identification	24 hours	Google Inc.
`_gat`	Analytics	Google Analytics - request throttling	1 minute	Google Inc.

Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics to measure how readers interact with our editorial content. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand traffic patterns and reader behavior in aggregate form.

Google Analytics Privacy: Google processes data in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Managing Your Cookies

You have the right to control your cookie preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You can also delete previously stored cookies.

Browser Settings

Most modern browsers provide cookie management tools. You can typically find these settings under:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Performance and functional cookies can typically be disabled without affecting core functionality.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a Do Not Track (DNT) feature. While we respect DNT preferences, note that not all third-party services honor DNT signals.

Note: Deleting cookies may affect your browsing experience on our site. For example, you may need to reselect your language preference or theme choice on your next visit.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. By accepting this banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can update your consent preferences at any time through the cookie settings in your browser or by contacting us.

Your continued use of our website without changing your cookie settings indicates your acceptance of our cookie practices.

Your Privacy Rights

Under data protection laws including GDPR (if you're in the EU) and other regulations, you have the right to:

• Access information about what data we collect through cookies
• Correct or delete your personal data
• Object to certain types of data processing
• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies

For more detailed information about how we handle your data, please review our full Privacy and Disclaimer Policy.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our website, please contact our editorial team with your concerns.

Holistic Nutrition Editorial Team

Gran Vía 45
Bilbao, Spain

For content questions:
[email protected]

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