Cookie Policy
Healthcoachnutrition.info — Transparency in our data practices
Last updated: January 2024
About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Health Coach Nutrition ("we," "us," "our," or "Healthcoachnutrition") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (healthcoachnutrition.info). We are committed to transparency in how we collect and use information about your visits.
Health Coach Nutrition is an editorial and informational platform located at Bahnhofstrasse 88, Zürich, Switzerland. This policy applies to all visitors to our site.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information that allows the website to remember your activities and preferences during and between visits. Cookies are commonly used across the internet to enhance user experience and gather analytics data.
Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser. Used to maintain your session while browsing our editorial content.
- Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for an extended period. Help us remember your preferences and reading habits across visits.
Types of Cookies by Purpose
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, security, and navigation.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site, which articles are read, and how content is engaged with.
- Preference Cookies: Store your preferences, such as language selection and display settings.
- Marketing Cookies: Track content interactions to help us understand audience interests and improve editorial offerings.
How We Use Cookies
1. Essential Site Operations
We use cookies to maintain your session, secure your browsing experience, and ensure our editorial platform functions properly. These cookies are necessary and cannot be disabled.
2. Understanding Reader Behavior
Analytics cookies help our editorial team understand which health and nutrition articles resonate with our audience, how readers navigate our content, and which topics generate the most interest. This information guides our content strategy and article development.
3. Improving User Experience
We use preference cookies to remember your reading preferences, language selection, and display settings so your experience is personalized and consistent across visits.
4. Content Performance Analysis
Marketing and analytics cookies allow us to evaluate which articles, sections, and topics are most valuable to our readers, helping us continuously improve our editorial offerings.
Cookie List & Details
Below is a comprehensive list of the cookies we use on healthcoachnutrition.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains your session and site security |
| hcn_lang | Preference | 1 year | Stores your language preference |
| hcn_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Remembers display and accessibility settings |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics — identifies unique visitors |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics — identifies user session |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics — throttles request rate |
| hcn_analytics | Analytics | 13 months | Tracks article engagement and reading patterns |
| hcn_content_track | Analytics | 6 months | Records which editorial content you've viewed |
| hcn_topic_interests | Marketing | 1 year | Analyzes nutrition and health topics you read |
| hcn_return_visitor | Marketing | 2 years | Identifies returning readers for audience analysis |
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior and article performance. Google sets cookies to track your interaction with our editorial content. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
We may use CDN services to deliver articles and content efficiently. These services may set performance-related cookies to optimize loading times.
Social Media Plugins
If our articles include social sharing buttons, the respective social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) may set cookies to track engagement with our content.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Accept or reject cookies when visiting new sites
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
Browser Instructions: Search "manage cookies" followed by your browser name (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) for step-by-step instructions.
Cookie Consent
On your first visit, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences for each cookie type
Important Notes
Essential Cookies: These cannot be disabled as they are required for site functionality and security.
Functionality Impact: Disabling all cookies may limit your ability to read articles or access certain features of our editorial platform.
Opt-Out Options
For Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Data Privacy & GDPR Compliance
Health Coach Nutrition is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable regulations, including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for European visitors.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access information about what cookies we use
- Request deletion of your data at any time
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you
For questions about cookies and data privacy, please refer to our full Disclaimer and Privacy Policy.
Cookie Retention & Deletion
We retain cookies only as long as necessary for their intended purpose:
- Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
- Analytics Cookies: Retained for analysis purposes (typically 6-24 months) then deleted
- Preference Cookies: Retained for up to 2 years to maintain your settings
You can delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings. We also provide tools to manage your preferences directly on our website.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Significant updates will be noted with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of healthcoachnutrition.info following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Our Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our editorial platform, please contact our team:
Health Coach Nutrition
Bahnhofstrasse 88
Zürich, Switzerland
For content questions and feedback about our articles, reach out to our editorial team.
You can also:
- • Read more about our practices in our Disclaimer
- • Browse our FAQ section for additional information
- • Visit our blog and articles for health and nutrition content
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