Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
At Dietconsultexpert, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We are committed to transparency and respecting your privacy.
Dietconsultexpert is located at Strada Lipscani 46, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. This policy applies to all visitors of our editorial platform.
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 stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information that the website can read during your current visit or on future visits. Cookies help websites function efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies are not programs and cannot transmit viruses. They cannot identify you personally unless you choose to provide that information to the website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, some features may not work correctly.
Examples: Session cookies, CSRF tokens, authentication cookies
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on pages, and whether errors occur. This data helps us understand user behavior and optimize our content delivery.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page load time tracking
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember information you provide so that we can personalize your experience. They may remember your preferences, language selection, or reading history on our editorial platform.
Examples: Language preference, theme selection, article bookmarks
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may track your browsing habits across different websites to show you content that may be of interest to you.
Examples: Google AdSense cookies, third-party ad network cookies
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party services embedded on our website, such as social media platforms, analytics providers, or advertising networks. We do not control these cookies directly, but they may collect information about your visit.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, YouTube embeds
How We Use Cookies
Website Functionality: To ensure our website operates smoothly and securely
Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our content and improve the user experience
Personalization: To remember your preferences and customize content for your interests
Content Delivery: To optimize the performance of our articles, guides, and educational materials
Targeted Content: To deliver relevant articles and recommendations based on your browsing history
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
These cookies expire when you close your browser. They are temporary and do not remain on your device after your visit ends.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period, ranging from a few days to several months or years. They help us remember your preferences across multiple visits. You can delete these cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Cookies We Use - Detailed List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Website session management |
| _ga | Performance | 2 years | Google Analytics user identification |
| _gid | Performance | 24 hours | Google Analytics session identification |
| _gat_gtag_UA_* | Performance | 1 minute | Google Analytics request throttling |
| user_language | Functional | 1 year | Language preference storage |
| theme_preference | Functional | 1 year | Website theme selection (light/dark) |
| NID | Advertising | 6 months | Google Ad personalization |
| IDE | Advertising | 2 years | DoubleClick/Google Ad tracking |
| fr | Third-Party | 3 months | Facebook Pixel conversion tracking |
| _fbp | Third-Party | 3 months | Facebook Pixel user identification |
| YSC | Third-Party | Session | YouTube player session cookie |
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Cookie Settings
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- ▪ See what cookies are stored and delete individual cookies
- ▪ Block all cookies or cookies from specific websites
- ▪ Delete all cookies when closing the browser
- ▪ Adjust privacy settings for third-party cookies
Note: Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser. Visit your browser's help section or privacy settings for specific guidance. Common browsers include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example, you may not be able to:
- ▪ Maintain logged-in sessions
- ▪ Access saved preferences
- ▪ Receive personalized content recommendations
Do Not Track (DNT)
If your browser supports Do Not Track, you can enable this feature to signal your preference not to be tracked. However, not all websites honor DNT signals. We do our best to respect this preference when technically feasible.
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
For advertising and analytics cookies, you may use these opt-out tools:
- ▪ Google Analytics Opt-out: Download the Google Analytics browser add-on
- ▪ Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Visit optout.networkadvertising.org to manage ad cookies
- ▪ Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Visit optout.aboutads.info for cookie preferences
Your Rights Under GDPR and Local Law
If you are located in the European Union or other jurisdictions with privacy regulations (such as GDPR), you have the following rights:
Right to Access: You can request information about what personal data we collect via cookies
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of cookies and related data (with some exceptions)
Right to Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. This banner allows you to:
- ✓ Accept All Cookies: Enable all types of cookies for the best experience
- ✓ Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Accept only essential cookies required for website function
- ✓ Customize Preferences: Choose which categories of cookies to allow
Your cookie preferences are saved and respected. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link in the website footer or accessing your browser settings.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie practices, need clarification about this policy, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our editorial team:
Dietconsultexpert Editorial Team
Strada Lipscani 46
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Email: [email protected]
For content questions or feedback about our articles, please send us an message at the email above.
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