Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
About This Policy
Balanced Plate Habits ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the balancedplatehabits.info website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience while browsing our editorial content and articles.
This policy applies to all visitors and users of our website. By continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our cookie practices, please adjust your browser settings accordingly.
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 that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Session vs. Persistent Cookies: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to restricted areas of our site.
Duration: Session-based
Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to collect information about how visitors interact with our website. This helps our editorial team understand which articles are most popular, how long readers spend on pages, and which sections need improvement.
Tools used: Google Analytics
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as your preferred language, font size, or reading preferences, to provide a more personalized experience.
Duration: Up to 12 months
Third-party Cookies
Some content on our site may include embedded materials from external sources. These services may set their own cookies to track interactions with their content or provide analytics data.
Examples: YouTube, embedded social media content
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - visitor tracking and user ID | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session identification | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - request throttling | 1 minute |
| bph_session | Essential | Maintains user session on our website | Session |
| bph_preferences | Functionality | Remembers user display preferences (theme, font size) | 1 year |
| bph_language | Functionality | Stores user's selected language preference | 1 year |
| bph_read_articles | Functionality | Tracks previously read articles for recommendations | 6 months |
How We Use Cookies
- Improve User Experience: We analyze how readers navigate our content to enhance website structure and article placement.
- Website Functionality: Cookies enable essential features like remembering your login status and reading preferences.
- Editorial Analytics: We track article performance to inform our editorial team about reader interests and engagement patterns.
- Personalization: Cookies help us customize your experience based on your previous visits and content preferences.
- Security: We use cookies to detect and prevent fraudulent activity and maintain website security.
Managing Your Cookies
You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their preferences or privacy settings.
Browser Controls
You can adjust cookie settings in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features or read articles properly.
Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Balanced Plate Habits respects user privacy preferences. If you enable Do Not Track in your browser, we will limit the collection of analytics cookies, though essential cookies may still be used for website functionality.
Please note that Do Not Track is not universally standardized, and some analytics tools may continue to collect basic usage data even with this setting enabled.
Third-party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and embedded content from external services. These third parties have their own cookie policies and privacy practices, which are beyond our control.
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of external websites or services. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through links on our platform.
Services we use: Google Analytics, YouTube (for embedded videos), and standard web hosting infrastructure.
Updates to This Policy
Balanced Plate Habits may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our cookie practices or would like to provide feedback about your experience on our website, please reach out to our editorial team.
Contact Information:
Balanced Plate Habits
Hauptstraße 82, München
For content questions and feedback: [email protected]
This Cookie Policy is provided for informational purposes and should be read in conjunction with our Disclaimer and other legal documents. By accessing and using balancedplatehabits.info, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.
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