Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, improve your browsing experience, and remember your preferences. At Diet Balance Path, we use cookies in accordance with applicable privacy laws and best practices.
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
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting site performance.
Examples: Security tokens, session identifiers, CSRF protection
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect anonymous data about page views, article engagement, and user behavior patterns. This information helps our editorial team improve content quality and structure.
Examples: Google Analytics, page load times, scroll depth tracking
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to enhance your experience. They may store information about language preference, article categories you follow, or accessibility settings.
Examples: Language settings, content preferences, theme selection
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party cookies from advertising partners to display relevant content and track campaign performance. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of our partners. You can control these through your browser settings.
Examples: Ad networks, social media trackers, affiliate cookies
How We Use Cookies
- Content Analysis: Understanding which articles resonate with readers and optimizing editorial strategy
- User Experience: Improving site navigation, load times, and overall browsing experience
- Personalization: Delivering content recommendations based on your reading history and interests
- Security: Protecting against fraud and ensuring secure access to our platform
- Site Performance: Monitoring technical metrics and identifying issues
- Compliance: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements for data privacy
Detailed Cookie Information
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | User identification and session tracking | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Session identification | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Request throttling | 1 minute | Analytics |
| dbp_session | Diet Balance Path | Session management and security | Session | Essential |
| dbp_language | Diet Balance Path | Language preference storage | 1 year | Functional |
| dbp_theme | Diet Balance Path | Theme and display preferences | 1 year | Functional |
| fbp | Facebook Pixel | Ad campaign tracking and audience building | 90 days | Marketing |
| _fbp | Campaign tracking | 90 days | Marketing | |
| utm_source | Diet Balance Path | Traffic source tracking | Session | Analytics |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Accept or reject cookies from specific sites
- Delete cookies automatically when closing your browser
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear your browsing data including cookies
Visit your browser's help section for specific instructions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a consent banner appears allowing you to accept or manage cookie preferences. You can return to this banner at any time through the cookie settings link in our footer.
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Do Not Track
Most browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. When enabled, it sends a signal requesting that websites do not track your activity. We respect DNT signals where applicable.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website. Performance and functional cookies enhance your experience but are not strictly necessary.
Third-Party Cookie Partners
We work with the following partners who may set cookies on our website:
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers to understand their cookie practices.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Diet Balance Path complies with GDPR, CCPA, and similar privacy regulations. Our use of cookies is based on:
- Consent: Your explicit consent for non-essential cookies through our consent banner
- Legitimate Interests: Our interest in understanding content performance and improving user experience
- Contract Performance: Essential cookies needed to provide our service
- Legal Compliance: Cookies necessary to meet regulatory and legal obligations
Questions About Our Cookie Policy
If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices, please contact our editorial team:
Policy Updates
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 page regularly for the latest information. Significant changes will be communicated through our website.
Additional Resources
Learn more about privacy and data protection:
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