Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
Vitaldietguide ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website at vitaldietguide.info. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Our Location: Station Road 95, Glasgow
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies help websites remember your visits, preferences, and interactions.
Note: Cookies cannot execute code or transmit viruses. They are harmless and necessary for modern web functionality.
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, access to secure areas, and form submissions.
Examples: Session tokens, security tokens, language preferences
Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This information helps us improve article content, navigation, and overall user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page view tracking, bounce rate measurement
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience when you return to our site.
Examples: Theme preferences, sidebar preferences, saved reading positions
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to enhance our editorial content and website functionality.
Examples: Content delivery networks, analytics providers, embedded media services
How We Use Cookies
- Content Delivery: Ensure articles and resources load correctly across all devices
- Site Analytics: Measure traffic patterns to understand which articles resonate with readers
- User Experience: Remember your preferences for navigation and display settings
- Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Content Improvement: Identify trends and optimize article topics based on reader engagement
Cookie List & Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique user visits |
_gid |
Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session identifier |
PHPSESSID |
Essential | Session | Maintains user session and authentication |
vdg_theme |
Functional | 1 year | Remembers user's theme preference (light/dark mode) |
vdg_consent |
Essential | 1 year | Records cookie consent preferences |
_gat |
Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - rate limiting requests |
vdg_nav_state |
Functional | Session | Saves navigation menu state during session |
last_visited |
Functional | 30 days | Tracks recently read articles for recommendations |
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Accept or reject new cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Enable private or incognito browsing mode
Visit your browser's help documentation for specific instructions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Vitaldietguide, we display a cookie consent banner. You can adjust your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings option in the footer of our website.
Opt-Out Options
To opt out of analytics tracking without affecting site functionality:
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Disable non-essential cookies in your browser
- Use the opt-out settings on our cookie preference center
Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on our website, such as navigating between articles or submitting forms.
Data Retention
We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to serve the purposes outlined in this policy. Retention periods vary:
- Essential Cookies: Duration of your session or as long as your account is active
- Analytics Cookies: Generally retained for 2 years per analytics standards
- Functional Cookies: Retained based on cookie duration or until deleted
Third-Party Services
Vitaldietguide uses the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: Analyzes site traffic and user behavior. Learn more
- Content Delivery Networks: Optimize article and media delivery
- Web Hosting Services: Enable site functionality and security
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We encourage you to review their policies directly.
Privacy & Security
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our use of cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws including GDPR (for EU/UK users).
Your Rights: You have the right to:
- Access data we collect via cookies
- Request deletion of your cookie data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- File a complaint with your data protection authority
Updates to This Policy
Vitaldietguide may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by other means such as a prominent notice on our website.
Your continued use of the website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Contact Our Editorial Team
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Vitaldietguide
Station Road 95
Glasgow
For content questions and feedback:
[email protected]