Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Women Nutrition Balance uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, improve your browsing experience, and provide essential website functionality.
Cookies may be persistent (remaining on your device after closing the browser) or session-based (deleted when you close your browser). They may also be set by us (first-party) or by third-party services we use.
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas.
Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection, user preferences for accessibility
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers use our website. We collect data about article engagement, page views, time spent reading, and navigation patterns to improve our content quality.
Examples: Google Analytics, page performance metrics, scroll depth tracking
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your browsing experience, such as your language selection, font size, or reading history.
Examples: Preferred content categories, theme selection, reading preferences
4. Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set by advertising partners to track your interests across websites. We use them to understand which content resonates with our audience and for remarketing purposes.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Display network pixels, conversion tracking
How We Use Cookies
- Content Personalization: Tailoring article recommendations based on your reading history and interests
- Performance Monitoring: Tracking website speed, functionality, and user interface issues to maintain quality
- Editorial Insights: Understanding which topics and articles are most valuable to our readers
- Security: Protecting your account and preventing unauthorized access
- Advertising Relevance: Showing you content and information most relevant to your interests
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | 2 years | User ID tracking for analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | 24 hours | Session tracking |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytics | 1 minute | Request throttling |
| PHPSESSID | Women Nutrition Balance | Essential | Session | User session management |
| user_preferences | Women Nutrition Balance | Functional | 1 year | Font size, theme, language preferences |
| reading_history | Women Nutrition Balance | Functional | 90 days | Track articles read for recommendations |
| fbp | Marketing | 3 months | Facebook conversion tracking | |
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel | Marketing | 3 months | Cross-site tracking for ads |
| NID | Marketing | 6 months | Google ad personalization | |
| consent_banner | Women Nutrition Balance | Essential | 1 year | Remember cookie consent preferences |
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when they are being sent. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions
Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies by clicking "Accept All"
- Customize your preferences by clicking "Cookie Settings"
- Reject non-essential cookies by clicking "Reject Non-Essential"
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook: Adjust your ad preferences in Facebook Ad Settings
Third-Party Services
We partner with external services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Tracks website traffic and user behavior to help us improve content quality.
Facebook Pixel
Measures advertising effectiveness and understands audience interactions with our content.
Google Ads
Delivers personalized advertising based on your interests and browsing history.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can still control cookie preferences through your browser settings and our consent banner.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please don't hesitate to reach out to our editorial team.