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Last updated: January 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Vitalfoodbalance uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our editorial platform. We are committed to transparency about our data practices and your privacy rights.

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how visitors interact with our content and improve your browsing experience. Cookies may contain information about your preferences, login status, and browsing history.

We use cookies to deliver a better editorial experience, analyze content performance, and remember your preferences across our platform.

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core features like site navigation, language preferences, and security measures.

Session identification
Cookie consent preferences
Security and fraud prevention
Load balancing across servers

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymized data about how visitors use our editorial platform. They help us understand which articles resonate with readers and optimize content delivery.

Page views and article engagement
Time spent reading articles
User flow through editorial sections
Content performance metrics

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to personalize your reading experience on Vitalfoodbalance.

Saved articles and bookmarks
Reading preferences (text size, theme)
Category subscriptions
Newsletter preferences

Third-Party Cookies

External services may set cookies to provide analytics, content delivery, and other features. We do not control these cookies directly.

Analytics providers
Content delivery networks
Social media embeds (where applicable)
External commenting systems

How We Use Cookies

Improving Editorial Content

We analyze which articles are most read, what topics engage readers, and how users navigate our content sections.

Personalizing Your Experience

Cookies remember your reading preferences, saved articles, and category interests to tailor your platform experience.

Maintaining Security

We use cookies to detect suspicious activity, prevent fraud, and protect the integrity of our editorial platform.

Ensuring Site Functionality

Essential cookies enable basic website features like navigation, search, and article comments to work properly.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Necessary	Maintains user session on the platform	Session
cookie_consent	Necessary	Remembers cookie consent preferences	12 months
vfb_preferences	Functionality	Stores user theme and display preferences	6 months
saved_articles	Functionality	Tracks saved and bookmarked articles	24 months
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - unique visitor tracking	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - session tracking	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - rate limiting	10 minutes
vfb_language	Functionality	Stores language preference (English)	12 months
newsletter_sub	Functionality	Remembers newsletter subscription status	12 months
category_interests	Functionality	Tracks subscribed content categories	6 months

Managing Your Cookies

Cookie Consent Controls

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

Accept all cookies
Accept only necessary cookies
Customize your cookie preferences
Manage preferences later through our privacy settings

Browser Controls

You can control cookies through your web browser settings:

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

You can delete existing cookies or set your browser to refuse new cookies. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

Opt-Out Options

To opt out of analytics tracking:

Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Configure your browser's "Do Not Track" settings
Use your browser's private/incognito mode to prevent cookies from persisting

Compliance with Data Protection Laws

Vitalfoodbalance complies with international data protection regulations including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and similar privacy laws. We:

Obtain explicit consent before using non-essential cookies
Provide clear information about what cookies we use
Allow you to withdraw consent at any time
Protect personal data through industry-standard security measures
Respect your privacy preferences and Do Not Track requests

Third-Party Services

Our platform uses third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Tracks anonymous usage statistics. View Google's privacy policy

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

Optimize article and image loading performance

External Commenting Systems

Enable reader engagement and discussion on articles

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised.

Significant changes will be announced through our website or via email notification to registered users. Continued use of Vitalfoodbalance following any updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie practices or privacy policies, our editorial team is here to help.

Send feedback: [email protected]

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