Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
At Wellnessnutritionpath, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our editorial content is accessed. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing behavior and preferences. Cookies help websites remember your settings and improve your experience across visits.
These files are not harmful and do not contain personal identifying information unless you explicitly provide it. They expire after a set period or can be deleted manually from your browser at any time.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and load balancing.
Examples: Session cookies, security tokens, website stability
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. We collect anonymous data about page views, article engagement, and navigation patterns.
Examples: Google Analytics, page visit tracking, content engagement metrics
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your browsing experience. They allow us to personalize content display and remember your settings.
Examples: Theme preference, language selection, font size preferences, navigation history
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track which articles and topics interest you to deliver relevant content recommendations. They help us understand which editorial topics resonate with our audience.
Examples: Content recommendation tracking, third-party ad serving, audience analytics
How We Use Cookies
- • Improve Navigation: Enable you to move smoothly through our editorial content and maintain session continuity
- • Analyze Content Performance: Understand which articles, topics, and sections our readers find most valuable
- • Personalize Experience: Remember your language, theme, and display preferences
- • Monitor Website Health: Track technical performance, security, and error rates
- • Deliver Relevant Content: Show article recommendations based on your reading history
- • Prevent Fraud: Protect our site and users from malicious activity
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and site functionality |
| user_preference | Functional | 1 year | Saves theme, language, and display preferences |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitor ID |
| _ga_* | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks session data |
| content_history | Functional | 90 days | Remembers recently read articles for personalization |
| article_engagement | Performance | 30 days | Tracks which article sections readers spend time on |
| recommendation_tracking | Marketing | 60 days | Personalizes content recommendations |
| consent_status | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie consent choices |
| utm_* | Marketing | Session | Tracks traffic source (if accessed via links) |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Disable Cookies in Your Browser
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- • View which cookies are stored
- • Delete all or specific cookies
- • Block cookies from being set in the future
- • Receive warnings before cookies are placed
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome / Edge
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Opera
Settings → Privacy → Cookies and other site data
Opt-Out Tools
For third-party analytics and advertising cookies, you can use:
- • Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
- • NAI Opt-out: Visit networkadvertising.org
- • Do Not Track (DNT): Enable in browser settings (support varies)
Third-Party Cookies
Wellnessnutritionpath uses services from trusted third-party providers that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Analyzes reader behavior and content performance. View their privacy policy
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
May use cookies to optimize content delivery and security
Advertising Partners
Display relevant content recommendations and site sponsorships
Your Rights Regarding Cookies
Under applicable regulations (including GDPR and similar laws), you have the right to:
- • Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser or our cookie management tool
- • Access Information: Know what cookies we use and their purpose
- • Delete Cookies: Remove cookies from your device at any time
- • Request Data: Ask what data we have collected about you via cookies
Withdrawing consent to non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to access our editorial content.
Cookie Data Retention
We retain cookie-related data for the following periods:
- Essential Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser (session) or after 1 year (persistent)
- Analytics Data: Retained for 24 months, then automatically deleted
- Functional Preferences: Retained for 1 year from last activity
- Content History: Retained for 90 days, then purged
You can manually delete cookies from your device at any time. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information (PII) without explicit consent.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our editorial practices. When significant changes occur, we will:
- • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- • Notify you via email (if you've provided contact information)
- • Display a notice on our homepage
- • Request your consent for new non-essential cookies
Your continued use of our site following changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices, data handling, or this policy, our editorial team is here to help.
Contact Information:
Wellnessnutritionpath
King Street 191
Liverpool
For content feedback or questions about our editorial practices, please visit our FAQ page or browse our latest articles.
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