Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Healthy Nutrition Base ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website healthynutritionbase.info. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information from your visits.
By accessing and using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings accordingly.
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 about your browsing activity and preferences, allowing websites to remember information about you during and between visits.
Types of cookies by duration:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Stored on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable you to navigate our pages and access secure areas. Without these cookies, website features may not work properly.
Purpose: Website functionality, security, authentication
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Purpose: Analytics, page load times, traffic analysis
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience. They allow us to recognize you when you return to the website.
Purpose: Remembering preferences, language settings, user preferences
How We Use Cookies
Website Functionality
To ensure proper operation of website features and security measures
Analytics and Insights
To understand visitor behavior, track popular content, and measure engagement with our articles
User Preferences
To remember your language preference, display settings, and browsing history on our site
Content Improvement
To identify which articles and topics are most valuable to our readers for editorial planning
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session on website |
| hnb_user_prefs | Functional | 1 year | Stores user preference settings |
| _ga | Performance | 2 years | Google Analytics tracking and user identification |
| _gid | Performance | 24 hours | Google Analytics session tracking |
| _gat | Performance | 1 minute | Google Analytics request throttling |
| hnb_article_history | Functional | 90 days | Tracks recently read articles for user experience |
| hnb_theme | Functional | 1 year | Remembers user's theme preference (light/dark mode) |
| hnb_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records user's cookie consent preferences |
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Accept only certain types of cookies
- Clear cookies from your browser at any time
- Receive a warning before a cookie is stored
Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features. Non-essential cookies can typically be disabled without significant impact.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain tracking technologies:
- Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
- Your browser's "Do Not Track" feature
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain content or services from third-party providers. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies and encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services.
Third-party providers include: Analytics services, content delivery networks, and external embedded content. Each has its own cookie policy independent of ours.
Data Security
We take the security of cookie-related data seriously. All information collected through cookies is:
- • Stored securely with appropriate technical safeguards
- • Not shared with unauthorized third parties
- • Used only for purposes stated in this policy
- • Retained only as long as necessary
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date at the top.
Your continued use of the website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please send us feedback. Our editorial team is happy to clarify any aspects of our practices.
Contact Information:
Healthy Nutrition Base
High Street 110
Birmingham
Email: [email protected]
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