Cookie Policy
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Onlinedietconsult ("we," "us," or "our") operates the onlinedietconsult.info website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience with our editorial content and services.
Our Address: Hoofdstraat 110, Amsterdam
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our content and improve your overall experience.
Types of cookies used: session cookies, persistent cookies, first-party cookies, and third-party cookies.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Authentication and security
- Page navigation and site stability
- Prevention of fraudulent activity
- Remembering your cookie preferences
Necessity: Cannot be disabled without impacting website functionality.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our editorial content. They collect:
- Pages visited and time spent reading
- Search queries within our site
- Device types and browsers used
- Geographic location data (anonymized)
Purpose: Identifying which articles and topics interest our readers most.
3. Preference & Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to personalize your visits:
- Language and region preferences
- Font size and display settings
- Dark mode or light mode selection
- Saved reading preferences
Purpose: Customizing your experience on our platform.
4. Third-Party & Marketing Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies for various purposes:
- Content delivery networks (CDNs)
- Analytics platforms
- Social media integration
- Email newsletter tracking (if subscribed)
Purpose: Delivering content efficiently and measuring editorial reach.
How We Use Cookies
Enhancing Editorial Content
We analyze which articles and health topics generate the most reader engagement to improve our content strategy.
Website Optimization
We use performance data to identify and fix technical issues, ensuring fast loading times and smooth navigation.
Personalizing Your Experience
Preference cookies allow us to remember your settings so you don't need to reconfigure them each visit.
Security & Fraud Prevention
Essential cookies protect your account and our platform from unauthorized access and malicious activity.
Measuring Content Performance
Analytics cookies help our editorial team understand reader demographics and content reach.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - identifies unique visitors |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request throttling |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session identification |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Session management and user authentication |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Stores your cookie preference choices |
| user_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Remembers language, theme, and display settings |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery |
| content_engagement | Performance | 90 days | Tracks article reading time and scroll depth |
| utm_source, utm_campaign | Analytics | Session | Tracks referral sources and campaign performance |
| _fbp | Third-Party | 3 months | Facebook Pixel - website measurement |
This list is updated regularly as we evolve our analytics and editorial tools.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies or specific types
- Delete cookies when closing your browser
- Set preferences for individual websites
Note: Disabling essential cookies may limit website functionality.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Onlinedietconsult, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Review this policy
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this preference, we cannot guarantee all third-party services honor DNT signals. You can manually manage cookies through your browser settings for full control.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to deliver content efficiently and measure editorial performance. These services may place their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand reader behavior and content performance. Privacy Policy
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Optimizes delivery of images, articles, and resources worldwide.
Social Media Integration
If you interact with social sharing buttons, those platforms may set cookies. Review their privacy policies directly.
Email Newsletter Services
If you subscribe to our editorial updates, email service providers may track opens and clicks to improve content delivery.
Note: We do not control how third-party services use cookies. Visit their privacy policies for details on their data practices.
International Privacy Compliance
GDPR (EU/EEA Users)
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. You have rights including access, correction, deletion, and portability of your data. We only use non-essential cookies with your explicit consent.
CCPA (California Users)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, delete it, and opt out of certain uses.
Other Jurisdictions
We respect applicable privacy laws worldwide and provide similar protections to all users regardless of location.
Data Security & Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. Here's how we protect your information:
- ✓ SSL Encryption: Data transmitted to/from our servers is encrypted using HTTPS
- ✓ Limited Data Collection: We only collect information necessary for website function and editorial purposes
- ✓ No Selling of Data: We never sell your data to third parties
- ✓ Regular Audits: We conduct security assessments to protect against breaches
- ✓ Anonymization: Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated
Children's Privacy
Onlinedietconsult does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. Our content is educational and informational in nature. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
Parents or guardians concerned about their child's privacy on our site should contact us for content questions at our editorial address: Hoofdstraat 110, Amsterdam.
Updates to This Policy
Our Cookie Policy may change as we improve our website and services, update technology, or respond to new regulations. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page.
For questions about our editorial content or website practices, please send us feedback. We're committed to transparency about how we use cookies and your browsing data.
Last Updated:
This policy is effective as of the date above and will be reviewed annually.
Questions About Our Cookie Practices?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our editorial practices, or how we use cookies, we'd like to hear from you. Our editorial team is here to help.
Our Address:
Onlinedietconsult
Hoofdstraat 110
Amsterdam, Netherlands
For Content Questions:
Send us feedback about our articles and editorial content through our website contact form.
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