Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
At Dietguidepro (dietguidepro.info), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. 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 (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information about your preferences and interactions with our content.
Cookies are essential for many websites to function properly and provide a better user experience. They are completely safe and do not contain viruses or malware.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remember your preferences when browsing our content. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate effectively.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect anonymous information about page visits, content engagement, and browsing patterns. This data helps us improve our editorial content, design, and overall user experience.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences, such as language selection, display settings, and bookmarked articles, so you don't have to reset them each time you visit our site.
Analytical Cookies
We use analytical cookies with services like Google Analytics to gather statistical information about how our website is used. This helps us analyze trends, monitor site performance, and understand which articles and topics are most valuable to our readers.
How We Use Cookies
- • Improving Content: Analyzing which articles and guides readers find most helpful to guide our editorial decisions
- • Site Performance: Monitoring page load times, user interface responsiveness, and technical issues to maintain a smooth experience
- • User Preferences: Storing your language preference, theme selection, and reading preferences
- • Traffic Analysis: Understanding visitor behavior to identify popular topics and optimize our content structure
- • Security: Protecting our platform from unauthorized access and maintaining account security
- • User Experience: Personalizing your visit and remembering your navigation history within our editorial content
Cookie Reference Table
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics - tracks user interactions and page visits | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics - identifies unique user sessions | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_* | Analytical | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| dietguidepro_session | Essential | Maintains your browsing session and security | Session |
| user_preferences | Functional | Stores your language, theme, and display preferences | 1 year |
| content_history | Functional | Remembers articles you've read for personalized recommendations | 6 months |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| _hjid | Performance | Hotjar analytics - user behavior tracking (optional) | 1 year |
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or in bulk
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Enable "Do Not Track" preferences
- Set your browser to warn you when cookies are being set
Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- You may need to manually enter preferences each visit
- Your reading history and personalization will be lost
- Essential cookies for security cannot be disabled
Third-Party Tools
You can also use third-party tools and browser extensions to manage and block cookies across multiple websites. Common options include:
- Cookie management extensions
- Privacy-focused browser add-ons
- Opt-out mechanisms from analytics providers
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party analytics and performance monitoring services that may set their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how visitors use our site. Learn more about Google's privacy practices
Hotjar (Optional)
Used to analyze user behavior and optimize content layout. View Hotjar's privacy policy
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. Cookie data is:
- ✓ Encrypted and stored securely
- ✓ Never sold to third parties
- ✓ Used only as described in this policy
- ✓ Kept for the minimum necessary period
For more information about how we protect your personal information, please review our Privacy Statement.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, our editorial team is happy to help. Please send us feedback about our content and policies.
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