Cookie Policy
Diet Balance Path | Edinburgh
Our Cookie Policy
Diet Balance Path ("we," "us," "our") operates dietbalancepath.info. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our content is accessed.
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize your device and remember your preferences during your visit and across future visits.
We also use similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, and local storage to track how our editorial content performs and understand reader behavior across our platform.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure access to protected areas, and form submission.
Necessity: Required | Expiration: Session or 1 year
Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. They help us analyze page performance, track which articles are most read, and measure site traffic patterns to improve our content strategy.
Necessity: Optional | Provider: Google Analytics, Hotjar
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as your preferred language, text size, or theme preferences, to personalize your experience on future visits.
Necessity: Optional | Expiration: 1-2 years
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your reading history, saved articles, or comment preferences within our editorial platform.
Necessity: Optional | Expiration: Variable
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party partners may place cookies on our website to serve content, analyze data, or provide other services. These partners may use the information collected to develop their own services and products.
Necessity: Optional | Providers: Social media platforms, analytics services
How We Use Cookies
- Content Analysis: To measure which articles and topics attract the most reader engagement and interest.
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings for a seamless browsing experience.
- Traffic Monitoring: To track page views, bounce rates, and user flow through our editorial content.
- Troubleshooting: To diagnose technical issues and ensure the website functions correctly across devices and browsers.
- Security: To maintain the integrity and security of our editorial platform.
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies used on dietbalancepath.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _ga_ID | Analytics | Google Analytics session tracking | 2 years |
| dbp_session | Essential | Session management | Session |
| dbp_preferences | Preference | User language and theme preferences | 1 year |
| _hjid | Analytics | Hotjar user identification | 1 year |
| dbp_consent | Essential | Cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| dbp_reading_history | Functional | Remembers recently viewed articles | 90 days |
| dbp_saved_articles | Functional | Tracks saved or bookmarked articles | 2 years |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or receive a notification when a cookie is being set. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit dietbalancepath.info, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can customize your cookie preferences by selecting which types of cookies you wish to accept. You can update your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in our footer.
Third-Party Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For other third-party services, please refer to their respective privacy policies for opt-out mechanisms.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no universal standard for recognizing DNT signals, and Diet Balance Path does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use other tools to control data collection as described above.
Data Protection & Security
The information collected through cookies is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR (if applicable). We do not sell personal data to third parties and only share information with service providers who assist us in operating our website and understanding reader engagement.
All data transmission is encrypted using secure protocols to protect your information from unauthorized access.
International Users
Our website is hosted in the United Kingdom. If you are accessing this site from outside the UK or EU, please be aware that cookies may be transferred to and stored in countries that may have different data protection standards. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the transfer and use of cookies as described in this policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Your continued use of dietbalancepath.info following the posting of changes indicates your acceptance of such changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact our editorial team:
Diet Balance Path
Mill Lane 60
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
For content questions or feedback about our articles, please visit our FAQ page or browse our latest articles.
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