Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
At Balanced Meals Plan, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
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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.
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 us recognize you when you return and allow us to understand how readers interact with our content.
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage to track and analyze user behavior on our platform.
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 session management. Without these cookies, our editorial platform cannot operate effectively.
Duration: Session or persistent (up to 1 year)
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our articles and content. These cookies help us measure page views, track which stories are most popular, and identify any technical issues. This information helps our editorial team create better content.
Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as your language preference, reading history, and theme selection. They ensure a personalized experience when you visit our platform.
Duration: Persistent (up to 1 year)
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third-party services (such as analytics providers, content delivery networks, and advertising networks). These services may place their own cookies on your device to track engagement and optimize content delivery.
Duration: Varies by provider (typically 6 months to 2 years)
How We Use Cookies
- • Content Performance: Track which articles and topics receive the most engagement from our readers
- • User Experience: Improve navigation, page load times, and overall website functionality
- • Personalization: Remember your preferences and provide a customized browsing experience
- • Security: Protect against fraudulent activity and ensure platform security
- • Statistical Analysis: Understand reader demographics and behavior patterns
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- • Accept or reject all cookies
- • Accept or reject specific types of cookies
- • Delete cookies you've already received
- • Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. This tool allows you to adjust your cookie preferences and opt-out of non-essential cookies at any time. You can revisit these settings through your account or preference center.
Opt-Out Options
To opt out of analytics tracking, you may:
- • Use the cookie preferences tool on our website
- • Enable the "Do Not Track" setting in your browser
- • Download and use browser extensions that block tracking
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Session management and user authentication |
| bmp_consent | Essential | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preferences |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| _gat_gtag_UA_* | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request throttling |
| bmp_theme | Preference | 1 year | Remembers your preferred theme (light/dark) |
| bmp_language | Preference | 1 year | Stores your language preference |
| bmp_reading_history | Preference | 90 days | Tracks articles you've read |
| NID | Third-Party | 6 months | Google - ad personalization and tracking |
Note: Cookie names and durations may vary based on browser and system updates. This list reflects our primary cookie usage.
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with the following third-party services, which may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Measures website traffic and user behavior for our editorial team.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Optimizes the delivery of our articles, images, and media content to readers worldwide.
Social Media Integrations
If you interact with social media buttons on our site, those platforms may set their own tracking cookies.
Data Retention
We retain cookie data for the duration specified in our Cookie List above. After the expiration date, cookies are automatically deleted from your device. You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
For analytics data collected through cookies, we retain aggregated, non-personally identifiable information for up to 2 years to understand long-term trends in our readership.
If you delete your cookies, we will not be able to identify you on return visits, and you may need to adjust your preferences again.
International Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with international data protection regulations, including:
- • GDPR (EU): We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies and provide clear opt-out mechanisms.
- • ePrivacy Directive: We comply with electronic privacy regulations across Europe.
- • CCPA (US): We respect user privacy rights and provide transparency about data collection.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies, our editorial team is here to help. Please reach out with your inquiries.
Contact Information:
Hviezdoslavovo nám. 186
Nitra
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