Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
About This Cookie Policy
Diet Wellness Council (dietwellnesscouncil.info) is an informational editorial platform dedicated to providing health and wellness content. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, understand our audience, and improve our editorial content.
Our Address: Gartenstraße 121, Köln, Germany
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies help websites function properly and provide personalized experiences.
Note: We do not use cookies for commercial transactions, as Diet Wellness Council is a non-commercial editorial platform.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to protected areas.
Status: Always enabled
Analytical & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. They collect information about page visits, article engagement, and user behavior to improve our editorial offerings.
Status: Requires consent
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language choice, content preferences, and reading history. They enhance your experience on future visits.
Status: Requires consent
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services (such as analytics providers) that may set cookies. These help us measure content performance and understand our audience demographics.
Status: Requires consent
How We Use Cookies
- Content Delivery: Ensuring our editorial platform loads correctly and securely
- Audience Analytics: Understanding which health and wellness topics resonate with our readers
- User Preferences: Remembering your reading preferences and content selections
- Site Optimization: Improving our editorial quality and website performance
- Security: Protecting our website and readers from fraud and unauthorized access
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and website functionality |
| _ga | Analytical | 2 years | Google Analytics: tracks unique visitors and sessions |
| _gid | Analytical | 24 hours | Google Analytics: temporary visitor identification |
| user_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Remembers content preferences and reading history |
| language_setting | Functional | 1 year | Stores your language preference |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | Security: prevents cross-site request forgery |
| _utm | Analytical | 6 months | Tracks referral sources and content performance |
| accessibility_mode | Functional | 1 year | Remembers accessibility preferences |
Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, a consent banner appears allowing you to accept or refuse non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your settings. You can typically:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Receive alerts when websites set cookies
Important: Disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled while managing non-essential ones according to your preferences.
Third-Party Tools
You can opt out of third-party analytics services through their respective privacy portals. These tools typically provide options to prevent data collection across websites you visit.
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other applicable data protection laws. Cookie data is:
- Processed securely and encrypted where necessary
- Used only for stated purposes
- Not sold to third parties
- Retained only as long as necessary
For complete information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy & Disclaimer Policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or concerns about your privacy, our editorial team is here to help. Please send us feedback about our content and policies:
Diet Wellness Council
Gartenstraße 121, Köln, Germany
For content questions and feedback: [email protected]
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
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